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Henllys Colliery Site – View of the River Severn loop from Cwmbrân

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Henllys Colliery Site – View of the River Severn loop from Cwmbrân

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Henllys Colliery Site – View of the River Severn loop from Cwmbrân

01:46

13.7km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Bus stop

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2.43 km

Henllys Colliery Site

Highlight • Structure

Situated above the eastern upper slopes of Mynyddmaen above the village of Henllys the colliery was opened in 1815 by Hanson and Co.67 people were employed producing coal. Production ended in 1927 it was abandoned a year later.

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3.00 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • River

take good waterproofs.this is Wales.

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4.93 km

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Twmbarlwm is a 1,375 foot (419 m) hill that is rich in beauty, history and folklore. From the summit, you are afforded wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. There is an Iron Age hill fort on the summit, too.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

5.04 km

1.29 km

1.06 km

699 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

3.89 km

3.34 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Henllys Colliery Site – View of the River Severn loop from Cwmbrân

Henllys Colliery Site

View of the River Severn

Twmbarlwm Hill and Iron Age hillfort

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