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Clevedon Group

We are the Clevedon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

This walk will take you back through time the higher you climb.  The Grotto was built in the early 1830's as a romantic garden feature and the Folly which was originally built in the 1770's but demolished in 1940 as it was feared enemy bombers would use it as a land mark.  It was restored in 1994.

The walk starts at the Pontymoile Canal Basin where you will be met by the longer walkers and head towards  the Grotto which is quite a steep climb up though fields then you pick up a more gentle climb  up to the Folly where you can take in the views around you.  We then head towards Little Mountain following the Cambrian Way before heading back down through Pontypool golf course, Pontypool Park and back to the Canal Basin.

 

There are stiles

Monday, 26 August 2024
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
325m / 1066ft
Type:
circular

Packed Lunch

Dogs Welcome but must be kept on leads around livestock

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 29186 00220
Nearest postcode:
NP4 8ER
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Start time:
10:40 am

Pontymoile Canal Basin Fountain Road.

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