08:30 3 Boot The Beacons Way – Part 1 (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 17 May 2025
Event Time: 08:30

This walk is in the past.

Back in 2022/2023, I led some walks on the Beacons Way but never got around to finishing the full trail. This year I've devised a plan for completing the walks, finishing the route during our christmas weekend away trip, so I thought I'd better run the first 5 sections again! This is the first of 8 walks covering the relatively new 95 mile path over the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Beacons Way. This first section begins at Abergavenny railway station, and is a fairly challenging 13.5 mile/22km walk taking in two ascents, The Skirrid and Hatterall Hill. We'll be covering part of the famed Offa's Dyke path during this walk, before finishing up at the ruins of Llanthony Priory, a stunning 12th century abbey. We'll stop off at The Half Moon Inn in Llanthony for post-walk refreshments before we head home

This will be a fairly challenging walk, although we'll take plenty of breaks to take in the stunning views! This initial section is a great introduction to walking the Beacons Way. Waterproofs, weather-appropriate clothing, (probably also sun cream, hats and shades!) and snacks will be essential, and of course plenty of water!

IMPORTANTLY - THIS WALK REQUIRES BOOKING! Please message me and I'll add you to the list for the walk! Spaces will be limited to 30 people, and car shares will be available as this (naturally) is a linear walk. Meeting point details will be sent out the day before at the very latest, and please let me know if you have any questions!

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Andy S.

Walk Grade: 3 Boot
Walk Length: 13.5 miles / 22km (6 - 7 hours (ish, including breaks but not travel))

Date: Sat 17 May 2025
Meet: 08:30 at The Watertower (Clifton)

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page