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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Location: Llanfoist Fawr, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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

11.0km

03:12

300m

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

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2. Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge Summit loop from Llanellen

6.98km

01:54

100m

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

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3. Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge Summit loop from Llanellen

12.1km

03:15

150m

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

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JEANETTE

July 21, 2020

The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du, on the hill above Blaenavon. The pond was built in the early 19th century to provide water for Garnddyrys Forge, which started production in about 1817. The forge was dismantled during the 1860s and whilst the pond no longer fulfilled an industrial purpose, it rapidly became a local beauty spot. It also acquired the name Keeper’s Pond because the gamekeeper of the grouse moors lived in a cottage nearby.

Today, the Keeper’s Pond car park is the ideal starting point for a walk on the Blorenge Mountain. For instance, if you follow the Iron Mountain Trail you will discover lots of reminders of the 19th century industry including tramways and tunnels.

David Howells

October 9, 2020

Beautiful part of the world.

Zoe Evans

June 1, 2022

Beautiful walk easy accessibility, even walking up to blorenge was thoroughly enjoyable. Taking in the breath taking views of Abergavenny

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Location: Llanfoist Fawr, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge

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

2. Keeper's Pond to The Blorenge – Blorenge Summit loop from Llanellen

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