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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

From the car park we go towards LLangorse village, making our way toward the base of Cockit Hill. We then climb steeply to the top of Cockit Hill. We then walk along the ridge with views over Llangorse Lake and behind the Mynydd Troed. Then dropping down to walk back along the lower slopes, heading back towards the village and the start.

Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
433.4m / 1422ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Caroline Jenkins (07716 740091).

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 12858 27225
Nearest postcode:
LD3 7TR
what3words:
uptown.lawns.looms
Start time:
10:00 am

Llangorse Lake 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