Blorenge summit – The Punchbowl Lake loop from Abergavenny

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Blorenge summit – The Punchbowl Lake loop from Abergavenny

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Blorenge summit – The Punchbowl Lake loop from Abergavenny

01:45

11.7km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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384 m

Llanfoist Wharf

Highlight • Historical Site

The tranquility of this spot today is in sharp contrast to what it would have been like in the 19th century, when the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal was an important …

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2.07 km

View of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

This track is definitely overgrown in places so much so it’s hard to find some of the paths

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2.46 km

Devil's Punchbowl Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tranquil, yes. An ancient pasture, now surrounded by trees once used or charcoal production. On a bike from here, the trail threads its way around the mountain in both directions. …

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2.65 km

Ancient Trees in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

4.53 km

View of the Blorenge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

This is very steep! Hands were required. Would not attempt in the wet

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5.25 km

Blorenge summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

From the summit of Blorenge you get fine views over Abergavenny and the Usk Valley. You may just be able to make out the castle ruins in Abergavenny, not too …

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6.24 km

View of Gilwern and the Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful local hill with great viewpoints, a trig point and the lovely small lake at the Devils Punchbowl. Lots of walks in the area. You can do a lovely circuit from Keepers Pond. Click here for details: komoot.com/tour/270317544

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9.22 km

The Punchbowl Lake

Highlight • Natural

An interesting circuit of the blorenge rich in industrial archaeology. Much of the route follows the course of an early 19th century tramway system designed to bring pig iron from …

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