Best walks near Cwmbran by train
Monmouthshire · Wales | Walks by foot
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Ledbury Station to Great Malvern Station (Herefordshire)
1h from Cwmbran, with one change.
16km. 5h.
Majestically out of the Severn Plain. Undulating hills, steep ascents and descents, and rocky paths and scree. Malvern Hills formed from ancient rock 680 million years old; inspired Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Renowned spa destination from 17th century. Boggy sections; steep descents treacherous in unsuitable shoes; loose scree.
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Crosskeys Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station (Monmouthshire)
5m direct from Cwmbran.
Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 4h30.
Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
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Newbridge Station to Pontypool and New Inn Station (Monmouthshire)
5m direct from Cwmbran.
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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Abergavenny Station to Ebbw Vale Town Station (Monmouthshire)
15m direct from Cwmbran.
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 Cwmbran.
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 Cwmbran.
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 Cwmbran.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
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Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Cwmbran.
Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.
Long walk. Coastal path.
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Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Chepstow Station (Monmouthshire)
30m from Cwmbran, with one change.
16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.
Field paths. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Rogerstone Station to Crosskeys Station (Monmouthshire)
30m from Cwmbran, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 7km. 2h.
Canal towpath with fields and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced.
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Risca and Pontymister Station to Aber Station (Monmouthshire)
30m from Cwmbran, with one change.
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)
30m from Cwmbran, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h.