Torfaen Trail
A 37-mile long-distance path in South Wales centred on Pontypool, also visiting neighbouring Talywain and Cwmbran. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 285 007
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL13 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Eastern Area
152 Newport and Pontypool / Casnewydd a Pont-y-Pšl
Summary
The Torfaen Trail is a 37-mile walking route in a figure-of-eight formation taking in the whole of the Torfaen Borough, from Cwmbran in the south to Blaenavon in the north, crossing over at Pontypool Park, which is situated in the middle of the borough. With over 1,500 metres of ascent, the walk is strenuous, while serving as a scenic tour taking in ancient woodlands, forestry, country lanes, and the open mountain tops of the area.
From Pontypool, the walk visits Pontymoel, Cwmynyscoy, Griffithstown, Upper Cwmbran, Ty Canol, Oaksford, Coed Eva, Ty Coch, Cwmbran, Llantarnam, Llanyrafon, Croesyceiliog, Afon Lwyd, Trevethin, Lasgarn Wood, Cwm Lasgarn, Mynydd Garnclochdy, Graig Blaenavon Community Woodland, Blaenavon, Big Pit Mining Museum, Forge Side, Coety Mountain, Graig Wen, Golynos Waste, Cwm Sychan, Charlesville, and Pontnewynydd.