Event Date: Sun 2 April 2017
Event Time: 8:30
14.5 miles
Starting in the valley just south of Llanellen the walks starts with the only major climb of the day up to the summit of the Blorenge. It heads south along the Mynydd y Garn-fawr ridge before a steep descent down to the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal which we follow back to the cars.
There’s only 800m of ascent almost entirely in the first couple of hours of walking. The remainder of the walk is mostly flat broken up by a steep descent which will be slippery if wet.
Bring a packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Walk Leader: Matt T ( (Phone number removed) )
Meet: 8:30 at St. Mary Redcliffe
Alternatively meet at 09:30 at Ochram Farm Bus Stop Layby
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.
Map here.
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