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Overview

This is based on a Momouthshire permitted path which does not mean it will be without its difficulties.

There is a significant amount of climbing in this walk about 1350 feet

I would advise participants not to wear shorts and there would be no harm in bringing a pair of secateurs

Option to Meet 9.30am at rear of Ararat Church, Cae Gwyn Road, Whitchurch CF14 1PT for car share

Start lay-by off Usk Road A4042,Llanellen

Ordnance Survey gridref: SO 3060 0971
What3words: upward.darling.modern
Nearest postal code: NP7 9EB

Walkers need to carry In Case of Emergency information – this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 417.6m / 1370ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.visitmonmouthshire.com

Local Grade: B

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 16060 79781
Nearest postcode:: CF14 1QL
what3words:: fuels.guess.fence

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

rear of Ararat Church, Whitchurch Common

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 30603 09711
Nearest postcode:: NP7 9EB
what3words:: upward.darling.modern

Start time:: 10:30 am

Lay-by off Usk Road A4042,Llanellen

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