South Wales Coast Path & Newport Wetlands

Pontypool Group

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Overview

The walk follows the S. Wales Coast path East towards Goldcliff before cutting West & Joining another stretch of the same path back to the Wetlands Centre for tea.

The walk is on flat ground, but some fields are quite wet & there are 4 stiles, 3 of which are solid but awkward.

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 3m / 10ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Alistair Mackinnon (‭07485 091488‬)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 33457 83466
Nearest postcode:: NP18 2YH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

RSPB Newport Wetlands Car park (£5 fee). (Free for RSPB Members)

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