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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.