River Usk and Coed y Bwnydd

Pontypool Group

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Overview

This is a ramble through an 18th Century estate, taking in the wildlife-rich River Usk and Coed y Bwnydd, the largest and one of the best preserved hill-forts in Monmouthshire. There are beautiful views of the Sugar Loaf, wider Usk Valley and Clytha Castle, one of the outstanding 18th century follies of Wales.

Saturday, 17 May 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 68.3m / 224ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Diana Adams (07889 606804).

The Clytha Arms is the nearest post-walk thirst-quencher, or The Chainbridge.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 36099 08501
Nearest postcode:: NP7 9BW
what3words:: wriggled.bachelor.skate

Start time:: 10:00 am

Clytha National Trust Car Park (Free) Off Old Abergavenny Road

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