WALK 67 - The High Road from Torpantau to Crickhowell - Saturday 14th March

WALK DETAILS

Meeting Point: CRiC NP8 1BN (for bus to start)

Grid Ref: SO 218184

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Time: 09:00 to 17:00

Distance: 14 miles ( 22.4 km )

Ascent: 1410 ft ( 470 m )

Leader: Peter Childs      

Pretty wild walking to the south of Crickhowell.  A long and rewarding walk across rough moorland  following part of the Cambrian Way taking in Mynydd Llangynidr and the Chartist Cave, then descending to follow the Usk Valley Walk back to Crickhowell. Excellent views into the Usk valley and of the Black Mountains. Minibus to Torpantau from Crickhowell.

DIRECTIONS TO START

CRiC - the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre - is situated on the A40 in the centre of Crickhowell. The post code is NP8 1BN.There is a public Pay and Display car park immediately behind the CRiC building which is accessed from Greenhill Way by the Fire Station. At the weekends a voluntary donation allows you to use the School Car Park. Continue along the A40 to the Shell Petrol Station. Turn left and the school is on your right.