WALK 80 - Back on the Beer Trail - Sunday 16th March

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WALK DETAILS

Meeting Point: Llanthony Priory

Grid Ref: SO 288278

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Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Distance: 10 miles ( 16.0 km )

Ascent: 1800 ft ( 549 m )

Leader: Andy Johns

From the magnificent ruin of the 12th Century Augustinian Priory, we follow the lower slopes on the west side of the valley to Cwmyoy to visit the unique St. Martin's Church (its tower leans more crazily than Pisa!). We then ascend Cwm Iau onto Hatterall Hill to follow the Beacons Way. Here we can enjoy some of the finest views in all Wales before descending the ancient Monks' Beer Trail back to Llanthony, where beer is still sold in the crypt of the Priory.

DIRECTIONS TO START

Allow at least 50 minutes from CRiC. From the front of CRiC, take A40 to Abergavenny.  Continue on A40 through town to T- junction with traffic-lights, (at Esso garage just past Morrisons). Turn left (Hereford Road) and after 2 miles at another T- junction, turn left onto A465. After 1.8 miles, turn left into Llanvihangel Crucorney. Pass the Skirrid Inn and turn immediately left.

At foot of hill, bear left for Llanthony and follow road for 6 miles to turning on right, signposted to Llanthony Priory. Park in public car park.