Keeper's Pond (Pen-Ffordd-Goch Pond) boasts great views across the Usk Valley towards the Sugar Loaf and the Black Mountains. Within the Blaenavon World Heritage Site and the National Park, it's a popular site for picnics and is ideal for watching wildlife.

David Howells

May 31, 2021

Hiking

Keepers pond is a great starting point for a round robin route of Blorenge mountain. There are a myriad of routes so I have included an OS screenshot of one to do in the photo section. If you want more info and to download the gpx file click here: komoot.com/tour/270317544

JEANETTE

March 11, 2020

Hiking

The Blorenge forms part of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, which became a World Heritage Site in 2000 and is described as 'an outstanding and remarkably complete example of a 19th …

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The Blorenge circular from Keeper's Pond — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge summit loop from Blaenavon

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge summit loop from Blaenavon

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Keeper's Pond (Pen-Ffordd-Goch Pond)

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The Blorenge circular from Keeper's Pond — Brecon Beacons National Park

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge summit loop from Blaenavon

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