Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.02 km

Shell Grotto

Highlight • Structure

2.61 km

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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4.45 km

Stone Bridge and Canal View

Highlight • Viewpoint

go in the week.

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8.95 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

1.58 km

1.26 km

965 m

666 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.84 km

1.17 km

1.12 km

706 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 29 April

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Folly Tower (Pontypool)

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Pontymoile Basin

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