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Pontypool Group

We are the Pontypool 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

Overview

For the first 2 miles on this walk we will follow the Three Castles Walk as far as Box Farm. We then leave the Three Castle Walk and go on across field paths to Brook House Farm before doubling back, following Blackbrook and Norton Brook, to return to the start point. Local legend has it that on nights when there is a full moon the devil dances with his lady at Skenfrith Castle. On the walk we will pass Blackbrook House, once the residence of a religious order of Benedictine monks who dressed in black habits.

Sunday, 29 September 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
54.9m / 180ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Lew Lewis (07881 700698)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 45667 20249
Nearest postcode:
NP7 8UG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Skenfrith Castle Car Park (free).

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