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The best walks and hikes in Torfaen

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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: November 22, 2025

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1. Blaen Bran Trail loop

6.66km

02:05

250m

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

10.0km

02:52

220m

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

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4. 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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5. Blaen Bran Reservoir – View of Blaen Bran Reservoir loop from Upper Cwmbran

8.60km

02:39

310m

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

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

9.73km

02:32

70m

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

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7. Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Henllys

17.7km

05:25

590m

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

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8. Hiking loop from Crosskeys

3.26km

01:07

160m

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

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9. Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontymoile

7km

02:03

180m

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

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10. Folly Tower (Pontypool) – Mynydd Garn Wen Trig Point loop from Trosnant

19.2km

05:24

370m

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

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

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

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

7. Cwmcarn Pond – Cwmcarn Visitor Centre & Café loop from Henllys

8. Hiking loop from Crosskeys

9. Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontymoile

10. Folly Tower (Pontypool) – Mynydd Garn Wen Trig Point loop from Trosnant

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