The Lonely Shepherd and Llangattock Escarpment

Pontypool Group

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Overview

From Crickhowell we cross the bridge to take paths across fields and ascend via an old green lane past disused church that is now a bat roost. We will then take a track across moorland to the Lonely Shepherd. We return via paths below the Escarpment and then downhill via lane and tracks to Llangattock and then Crickhowell.

Sunday, 21 July 2024

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

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 420.6m / 1380ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Hilary Smart (07549 338322).

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 21644 18561
Nearest postcode:: NP8 1DE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Crickhowell High School Car Park. New Road, Crickhowell (free).

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