Walks and hikes around Torfaen offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with industrial heritage. This region in South Wales presents a mix of urban areas and expansive countryside, …

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Blaen Bran Trail loop

6.66km

02:05

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cwmbran Boating Lake loop from Cwmbran

5.85km

01:30

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Llanyrafon Water Mill loop from Llanyrafon

3.76km

00:58

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Llanravon Boating Lake – Cwmbran Boating Lake loop from Pontnewydd

9.62km

02:30

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Folly Tower (Pontypool) – Pontymoile Basin loop from Trosnant

10.0km

02:52

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Blaen Bran Community Woodland – Blaen Bran Reservoir loop from Upper Cwmbran

6.24km

01:50

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Blaen Bran Reservoir – View of Blaen Bran Reservoir loop from Upper Cwmbran

8.60km

02:39

310m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontymoile

7km

02:02

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Hiking loop from Griffithstown

7.32km

01:55

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Cwmcarn Pond – View of the River Severn loop from Henllys

17.7km

05:24

590m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Torfaen

1. Blaen Bran Trail loop

2. Cwmbran Boating Lake loop from Cwmbran

3. Llanyrafon Water Mill loop from Llanyrafon

4. Llanravon Boating Lake – Cwmbran Boating Lake loop from Pontnewydd

5. Folly Tower (Pontypool) – Pontymoile Basin loop from Trosnant

6. Blaen Bran Community Woodland – Blaen Bran Reservoir loop from Upper Cwmbran

7. Blaen Bran Reservoir – View of Blaen Bran Reservoir loop from Upper Cwmbran

8. Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontymoile

9. Hiking loop from Griffithstown

10. Cwmcarn Pond – View of the River Severn loop from Henllys

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