Walks you can reach from Crosskeys by train

Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)

5m direct from Crosskeys.

Tough: steep ascents. 16km. 5h.

Great views; long views. Part of the Cambrian Way.

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Lisvane and Thornhill Station to Risca and Pontymister Station (Glamorgan)

5m direct from Crosskeys.

Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.

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Newbridge Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station (Monmouthshire)

6m direct from Crosskeys.

Tough: steep ascents. 12km. 4h.

Panoramic views. Mountain paths with woodland, open moorland, and with strenuous climbs and descents; stony in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Rhymney Station to Ebbw Vale Town Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Crosskeys.

Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 3h.

Great views. Open moorland with woodland; boggy in places. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Abergavenny Station to Ebbw Vale Town Station (Monmouthshire)

30m direct from Crosskeys.

Tough: 22km, steep ascents. 6h.

Canal towpath with open moorland and with substantial climbs.

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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Crosskeys.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.

Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.

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Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Crosskeys.

Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.

Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.

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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)

30m direct from Crosskeys.

19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.

Impressive stretch; impressive.

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