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Cwmcarn Pond – View of the River Severn loop from Henllys

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Cwmcarn Pond – View of the River Severn loop from Henllys

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4.8

(9)

32

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Cwmcarn Pond – View of the River Severn loop from Henllys

05:16

17.2km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.13 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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2

1.89 km

Views of Cwmbran and Newport

Highlight • Other

3

3.63 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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4

5.39 km

Cwmcarn Pond

Highlight • Lake

5

5.50 km

View of the River and Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

suitable for all abilities

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6

6.01 km

Cwmcarn — Twrch Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Parking

Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales consists of two red graded singletrack trails and 2 DH tracks.
Both the singletrack trails contain lots of long technical climbs as well as some …

Tip by

7

9.12 km

View of Twmbalwm

Highlight • Viewpoint

need appropriate footwear ,some parts boggy.

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8

15.4 km

View of the River Severn

Highlight • River

take good waterproofs.this is Wales.

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B

17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

6.77 km

1.28 km

472 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

4.08 km

2.70 km

2.56 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Twmbarlwm

A lovely walk through varied countryside with amazing views once you get to the top of the ridge.

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