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Overview

We follow the River Usk for a couple of miles, then up road for a while to Bettews Newydd, avoid pub temptation and on through the churchyard, (church is undergoing surgery at present/scaffolding in place). Onwards up to the hill fort site and on to Clytha Folly, cross main road and wind back to start via Usk River path.

Sunday, 14 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please email walk leader, Joanne Baldwin (joannebaldwin30@gmail.com).

Refreshment may be available at Clytha Arms nearby after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36105 08522
Nearest postcode:
NP7 9BW
what3words:
resettle.stun.holly
Start time:
10:00 am

Clytha Estate NT Car Park (free).

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