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Sirhowey Country Park & Rhymney Valley Ridgeway

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Overview

A walk in and around the Sirhowey Country Park. Climbing slowly up to the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway walk for extensive views (on a clear day) of the surrounding countryside (Bristol Channel & Brecon Beacons). Returning back down to walk alongside the Sirhowey River.

Saturday, 17 February 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.6km / 7.8mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Graeme Cox (07751 754652)

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 18925 91207
Nearest postcode:
NP11 7HZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking on Ynys Hywel Lane (just before bridge), left off Islwyn St @ Capel y Babell in Cwmfelinfach.

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