A Hill, a Gorge & a Pig

Pontypool Group

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Overview

This circular walk offers wonderful views into Cwm Llanwenarth from Gilwern Hill. We then descend into Clydach Gorge following the disused route of the Merthyr, Tredegar and Abergavenny Railway to Mynydd Rheinallt before returning along Blaen Pig to the start.

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 182.9m / 600ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lewis Turner (07402 134836).

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 24683 11334
Nearest postcode:: NP4 9SS
what3words:: treaty.shield.debut

Start time:: 10:00 am

Verge-side parking next to derelict brick buildings, approx: 100 yards before reaching the (now closed) Lamb & Fox Inn.

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