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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
This is a pleasant walk with a little bit of moderate ascent.
It begins with a walk across fields to the Goytre Wharf.
From here we have a moderate climb up to the side of Pentire hill
where we will have panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
We then maintain the same height along the the hill until we reach Coed Robin.
From here we take a trail across to a woodland and lake area(lunch).
We then take open fields which descend slowly towards Llanover village
before a lane brings us back up for short stretch of canal before returning to the start point.
We may have coffee at the end of the walk at a converted church.
Meet at lay-by 200 mtrs past Goytre hall on the left on the main A4042 road at 10:00am
about 1 mile past the main Goytre village going north.
nearest post code: NP7 9DL, W3W: ///MIXES,CHEERS,BACKUP
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
This walk starts at a large forestry car park and starts by walking through woodland and quiet country lanes
leading to a short stretch along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway walk.
We leave the Ridgeway walk after a short while to arrive at Tyn y Graig
for panoramic views over southern Cardiff and the Bristol Channel.(bring binoculars).
From here we return to the Rhymney Ridgeway leading to Ruperra Castle.
We then descend to Draethen village before a steady climb through forestry back to the start.
This walk does have a few stiles so not suitable for big dogs.
Meet at Llwyn Hir picnic area forestry car park(lots of spaces) at 10:00am
nearest post code: CF3 3EB, W3W: ///Dawn.strict.hers.
This car park is approx 300 metres before the Maen Llwyd pub on the right coming from the Draethen village direction.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
This walk starts at Cwmcarn visitors centre lower car park.
It then goes back toward Cwmcarn before turning up for a short climb
towards Rhyswg Fach for great views across the Valley.
It then descends past a disused quarry before returning along the other valley side towards Pegwn Y Bwlch
with great views of both sides including Newport and the Channel, but not ascending Twmbarlwm top.
Finally it descends to the visitors centre for snacks and coffee etc(optional)
This walk is suitable for all dogs
Meet at Cwmcarn visitors centre lower car park NP11 7FA at 10.00am, Change for car park needed.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
We begin the walk with a climb up to a quarry which is ideal for a coffee stop,
we then continue on to a plateau on the hillside.
This spot offers stunning panoramic views of the Ebbw Valley,
stretching both up and down the valley, a perfect place to stop for lunch and take in the surroundings.
After lunch, the path largely descends, taking us onto the Sirhowy Valley Walk.
We follow the this as it winds above Fox Hill, offering a new perspective of the surrounding landscape.
From the Sirhowy Valley Walk, the route drops further through woodland and fields, eventually leading us to Rhiwderin.
At Rhiwderin, we pick up a lane which leads to a flat riverside walk.
We then follow this peaceful path along the river as it loops back to Field Road.
There are no stiles on this walk and some walking on quiet lanes.
Meet at parking area Fields Road by Pontymister Cricket Club at 10:00hrs.
Post Code: NP11 6QT, W3W: ///fractions.workflow.intersect
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 2217199
This walk starts from the Fox Hunter car park with a gentle stroll to the summit of the Blonrenge
and continues down the eastern flank to the Punchbowl,
we then follow Hill's Tramroad, which gives panoramic views of the Sugar Loaf and Ysgyryd Fawr and the Usk Valley.
We continue to circle the mountain and return via the Garnddyrys Forge and Pen-fford-goch Pond site.
Meet at the Fox Hunters Car Park, B4246, Blaenavon, NP4 9SR for a 10 am start.
Contact: Neil Muirhead 07531 788394
or via email on nrmuir@gmail.com.
This walk starts at the bottom car park of the Leisure centre
and continues across Craig Y Wenallt towards Pant Yr Eos
but turns off before the reservoir to Tynewydd
after which there are open fields to Henllys church for lunch break.
From here we head towards Mescoed for woodland walking to Croesllanfro Near Rogerstone.
We then return through Llwni woods back to the start.
There may be some short muddy sections.
There are a few stiles so not suitable for larger dogs.
Meet at Risca Leisure centre lower car park post code: NP11 6GH at 10:00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
2025
January
Thursday 2nd - Goytre, Pentire hill, Llanover
6.5 miles, easy, band BThis is a pleasant walk with a little bit of moderate ascent.
It begins with a walk across fields to the Goytre Wharf.
From here we have a moderate climb up to the side of Pentire hill
where we will have panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
We then maintain the same height along the the hill until we reach Coed Robin.
From here we take a trail across to a woodland and lake area(lunch).
We then take open fields which descend slowly towards Llanover village
before a lane brings us back up for short stretch of canal before returning to the start point.
We may have coffee at the end of the walk at a converted church.
Meet at lay-by 200 mtrs past Goytre hall on the left on the main A4042 road at 10:00am
about 1 mile past the main Goytre village going north.
nearest post code: NP7 9DL, W3W: ///MIXES,CHEERS,BACKUP
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 4th/5th
VACANTThursday 9th - Rudry, Graig y Llan and Ruperra castle
6.5 miles, moderate, band AThis walk starts at a large forestry car park and starts by walking through woodland and quiet country lanes
leading to a short stretch along the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway walk.
We leave the Ridgeway walk after a short while to arrive at Tyn y Graig
for panoramic views over southern Cardiff and the Bristol Channel.(bring binoculars).
From here we return to the Rhymney Ridgeway leading to Ruperra Castle.
We then descend to Draethen village before a steady climb through forestry back to the start.
This walk does have a few stiles so not suitable for big dogs.
Meet at Llwyn Hir picnic area forestry car park(lots of spaces) at 10:00am
nearest post code: CF3 3EB, W3W: ///Dawn.strict.hers.
This car park is approx 300 metres before the Maen Llwyd pub on the right coming from the Draethen village direction.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 11th/12th
VACANTThursday 16th - “Twmbarlym Escape”
7 miles, moderate, band AThis walk starts at Cwmcarn visitors centre lower car park.
It then goes back toward Cwmcarn before turning up for a short climb
towards Rhyswg Fach for great views across the Valley.
It then descends past a disused quarry before returning along the other valley side towards Pegwn Y Bwlch
with great views of both sides including Newport and the Channel, but not ascending Twmbarlwm top.
Finally it descends to the visitors centre for snacks and coffee etc(optional)
This walk is suitable for all dogs
Meet at Cwmcarn visitors centre lower car park NP11 7FA at 10.00am, Change for car park needed.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 18th/19th
VACANTThursday 23rd - Pontymister Rhiwderin Circular
6.5 Miles, ModerateWe begin the walk with a climb up to a quarry which is ideal for a coffee stop,
we then continue on to a plateau on the hillside.
This spot offers stunning panoramic views of the Ebbw Valley,
stretching both up and down the valley, a perfect place to stop for lunch and take in the surroundings.
After lunch, the path largely descends, taking us onto the Sirhowy Valley Walk.
We follow the this as it winds above Fox Hill, offering a new perspective of the surrounding landscape.
From the Sirhowy Valley Walk, the route drops further through woodland and fields, eventually leading us to Rhiwderin.
At Rhiwderin, we pick up a lane which leads to a flat riverside walk.
We then follow this peaceful path along the river as it loops back to Field Road.
There are no stiles on this walk and some walking on quiet lanes.
Meet at parking area Fields Road by Pontymister Cricket Club at 10:00hrs.
Post Code: NP11 6QT, W3W: ///fractions.workflow.intersect
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 2217199
Saturday 25th - Iron Man Trail Walk
Moderate, 8 miles, 371 ascentThis walk starts from the Fox Hunter car park with a gentle stroll to the summit of the Blonrenge
and continues down the eastern flank to the Punchbowl,
we then follow Hill's Tramroad, which gives panoramic views of the Sugar Loaf and Ysgyryd Fawr and the Usk Valley.
We continue to circle the mountain and return via the Garnddyrys Forge and Pen-fford-goch Pond site.
Meet at the Fox Hunters Car Park, B4246, Blaenavon, NP4 9SR for a 10 am start.
Contact: Neil Muirhead 07531 788394
or via email on nrmuir@gmail.com.
Thursday 30th - ”Henllys Church, Mescoed woods and Croesllanfro.”
6 miles, easy, band AThis walk starts at the bottom car park of the Leisure centre
and continues across Craig Y Wenallt towards Pant Yr Eos
but turns off before the reservoir to Tynewydd
after which there are open fields to Henllys church for lunch break.
From here we head towards Mescoed for woodland walking to Croesllanfro Near Rogerstone.
We then return through Llwni woods back to the start.
There may be some short muddy sections.
There are a few stiles so not suitable for larger dogs.
Meet at Risca Leisure centre lower car park post code: NP11 6GH at 10:00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825