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Overview

The walk starts at  Llangynidr Village and follows tracks,  fields  and sections of the Brecon and Monmouth Canal to the vicinity of Talybont Reservoir. There follows an ascent of the western side of     Tor y Foel  before  returning via the eastern side to Llangynidr.

Sunday, 14 April 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
546m / 1791ft
Type:
circular

There is a toilet block opposite the car park at Llangynidr.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 04720 83104
Nearest postcode:
CF72 8AW
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Llantrisant Leisure Centre car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 15569 19581
Nearest postcode:
NP8 1NZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Public car park in Llangynidr village

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