WALK 40 - Abergavenny Twin Peaks - Wednesday 12th March

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WALK DETAILS

Meeting Point: The Crown at Pantygelli NP7 7HR

Grid Ref: SO 302179

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Time: 10:00 to 17:00

Distance: 10.8 miles ( 17.3 km )

Ascent: 2750 ft ( 838 m )

Leader: Gail Kinvig     

The walk explores the Skirrid and Sugar Loaf Mountains in the far east of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the network of fields and footpaths between them. We will take a mini-bus from the Crown carpark to the National Trust carrpark on the B4521 at the foot of the Skirrid. From there, the first section of the walk follows the Beacons Way over Skirrid (the “Holy Mountain”), the most easterly peak in the Brecon Beacons National Park, and on to the Skirrid Inn at LLanvihangel Crucorney. Thereafter, the walk leaves the Beacons Way to head west, skirting Bryn Arw before climbing the Sugar Loaf. From the summit of the Sugar Loaf the walk heads back east, descending gradually from open moorland and into fields before returning to the Crown.

DIRECTIONS TO START

From CRiC, take the A40 to Abergavenny. Go straight on at the roundabout towards the town centre. After a mile or so you will go round a sharp left hand bend with the War Memorial and Tesco on your right. Turn sharp left here up Pen y Pound. At the traffic light take the right hand fork, Old Hereford Road. Follow this out of Abergavenny up the hill and after about 2 miles The Crown is on your left.
Parking is free but limited so we advise walkers to car-share where possible. Please park at the far end of the car park away from the pub.