The Top 20 Attractions around Pontnewydd
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Pontnewydd. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Pontnewydd is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort
Highlight • Historical Site
Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.
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Mynydd Machen Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mynydd Machen is a 1,188-foot (362 m) hill in South Wales which affords glorious views over Newport, Cardiff, Steep Holm, Flat Holm, Brean Down, and the Severn Estuary. The summit …
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Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail
Highlight • Parking
Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …
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Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Lock
Highlight • Cycleway
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is a small network of canals in South Wales. For most of its currently (2018) navigable 35-mile (56 km) length it runs through the Brecon …
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Folly Tower (Pontypool)
Highlight • Monument
The precise date of construction is unknown but it is generally thought that the original tower was built around 1765 to 1770 by John Hanbury, a local landowner and ironmaster …
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Rocky Valley, Cafall Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
This section of the red-rated Cafall trail is named Rocky Valley for good reason, with some swooping singletrack leading to some rock rolls and little drops as well as some rooty sections too.
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Trig point at Mynydd Twyn-glas summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Mynydd Twyn-glas is a sprawling 472-metre-high mountain extending into Caerphilly and Torfaen county boroughs in South Wales. It lies southwest of Pontypool, west of Cwmbran and east of Newbridge and …
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Blaen Bran Community Woodland
Highlight • Trail
Blaen Bran farm was built into the mountainside and probably looked much like many of the other mountain farms of that time. I’m sure many generations of families lived there …
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Caerleon Roman Ruins
Highlight • Settlement
Caerleon is a historic town on the River Usk, just north east of the city of Newport. It is most famous for its Roman past, as it was home to …
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Llandegfedd Reservoir
Highlight • Natural Monument
A lovely place with great views, with a variety of walking trails on offer.
Please note that the majority of the trails are closed annually from 1st October to 1st …
Please note that the majority of the trails are closed annually from 1st October to 1st …
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Dragon Run, Cafall Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
A high plateau section on the red-rated Cafall Trail, Dragon Run leads you through the dark woodland plantation before leading out onto open singletrack to the Pedalhounds DH track.
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