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KEEPERS
SECRETS
Starting
from the Keepers pond car park, this is a circular walk of 7.5 miles
(12km). It takes in some breath taking views of 50 miles as far as the
Malvern hills, Forest of Dean, the Bristol channel and the Brecon Beacons.
We then visit a small hidden lake known locally as the Punchbowl before
returning via the grave of the olympic gold medalist showjumper, Foxhunter
(Helsinki 1952).
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ARCHAEOLOGY
TRAIL
Starting
from the Foxhunter's car park, a circular walk of 8.5 miles (13.6km)
over Mynydd Garn y Fawr. On this walk we visit some of the older sights
of Blaenafon and the archaeology of the area. Passing an iron age cairn
we visit the site of Blaenafon's first chapel, Capel Newydd, and some
early lime kilns in the adjacent forestry. Then following a medieval
cattle drovers track we visit a traditional pub, the Goose and Cuckoo,
for refreshments. The return journey is up a forestry track and over
the mountain on a footpath
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IRON
MOUNTAIN
A
walk of about 5 miles (8km) beginning at the Keepers pond taking in
Blaenafon's industrial heritage. Following the old tram roads and giving
an insight into the old methods of coal mining operations and the transportation
of pig iron.
This route can be linked to 'Keepers secrets' by prior arrangement making
a challenging 12 mile (19.2km) walk through the Blaenafon heritage area.
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RAILWAYS
AND FORESTRY TRACKS
Starting
from town, a walk of 5.5 miles (8.8km) over reasonably firm ground but
a rough ascent between the two sides of the walk. We walk along the
old LMS railway track from Blaenafon to Pontypool with a descent to
the valley floor. Then we ascend up a well worn path to meet with a
forestry track rising through ancient woodland to Llanover road on the
outskirts of Blaenafon before returning to the town centre.
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COITY
RIDGE
A
walk of aprox. 7 miles (11.2km) over the Coity mountain, 1906 feet above
sea level,with a return to town along the disused LMS railway track,
now a cycle path. There are some spectacular views to be seen over the
valley and the Severn estuary. The walk includes a visit to the Dogstone,
the grave of an iron masters setter who was accidently shot on 12th
of August 1864.
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3
PEAKS WALK
Walks around the Abergavenny area, covering some 9 miles (14.4km) in
total. taking place in 3 stages on the Skyrrid, Sugarloaf and Blorenge
mountains. First a walk to the ruins of St Michaels chapel atop the
Skyrrid ,1695 feet (486mtrs), then on to The Skyrrid Mountain Inn, the
oldest pub in wales. After lunch a walk to the top of the sugarloaf,
1955 feet (596 mtrs) followed by a short walk to the top of the Blorenge,1834
feet (561 mtrs).
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TOWN
WALKS
A
two mile (3.2km) walk around Blaenafon to witness the historic side
of the town, discovering the secrets and mysteries of the area. The
walk will incorporate visits to the iron works and the World Heritage
Centre.
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USK
RIVER WALK
A
circular walk of 7.5 miles (12km) along the banks of the beautiful Usk
river taking in the flora and fauna. The walk begins and ends in the
picturesque village of Llanelen at the foot of the Blorenge mountain.
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We
suggest that you dress appropriately for our more adventurous
walks. Good stout walking boots and wind/waterproof clothing is
essential, the weather can change rapidly in the Welsh hills.
A rucksack with a flask and sandwiches is also a good idea. All
the walks except the Town walk are suitable for dogs by prior
arrangement. There are stiles on some of the walks and dogs must
be kept on a lead at all times because of grazing livestock on
the mountains. The minimum group sizeon each walk is four people. Pleas phone or email for more details. To see some of the spectacular countryside on these walks take
a look at the gallery page.
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GUIDED
WALKS |
ADULT |
CHILD
(under 13) |
KEEPERS
SECRETS |
10.00 |
£5.00 |
ARCHAEOLOGY
TRAIL |
10.00 |
£5.00 |
IRON MOUNTAIN |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
RAILWAYS
AND FORESTRY TRACKS |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
COITY
RIDGE |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
3
PEAKS |
£15.00 |
£10.00 |
AROUND
BLAENAFON |
£5.00 |
50P |
USK
RIVER WALK |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
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