Walks you can reach from Pontypool and New Inn by train
Monmouthshire · Wales | Walks by foot
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Severn Tunnel Junction Station to Cwmbran Station (Monmouthshire)
4m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
Tough: 29km, steep ascents. 7h30.
Fantastic. Woodland paths. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Abergavenny Station to Ebbw Vale Town Station (Monmouthshire)
9m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
Tough: 22km, steep ascents. 6h.
Canal towpath with open moorland and with substantial climbs.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Abergavenny Station Circular via Deri Fach oak wood (Monmouthshire)
9m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
19km. 5h30.
Lush pastures, ancient oak woods, heathland, grassy ridges, heather and gorse, open mountain summit, and valley stream. Very exposed summit.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Pontypool and New Inn.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.