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Ross-on-Wye Group

We are the Ross-on-Wye Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

As the name implies, there are several ups and downs like walking on the back of a sleeping dragon. We start from the car park in Pengenffordd, walking up towards Waun Fach peak, the highest in the Black Mountains at 811 metres. Spectacular views with enchanting wild ponies prancing about. On the way we’ll pass the ruins of Castle Dinas Hill Fort, the highest castle in England and Wales. 
There are couple of stiles, inclines and downhills may be sharp and rocky. The track is very exposed and once up on the ridges, be prepared for the full force of the elements, so bring fleece and waterproof even on a good, sunny day. 

Saturday, 3 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
672.1m / 2205ft
Type:
circular

To car share we will meet up at Wilton Road car park at 08-45

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 17368 29624
Nearest postcode:
LD3 0EP
what3words:
strike.decompose.coolest
Start time:
10:00 am

Car park is next to the pub called the The Dragons Back and Bunkhouse. There is a £3 parking charge, paid into the honesty box at the entrance. Pengenffordd is on the A479, about 25 minutes from Abergavenny.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking