Ramble through an 18th-century estate, taking in the River Usk & Coed y Bwnydd – the largest & best preserved hillforts in Monmouthshire. There are views of the Sugar Loaf, Usk Valley & Clytha Castle, one of Wales's most outstanding 18th-century follies.
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51.76, -2.93 · rel 19331465
51.76, -2.93 · rel 19331465
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales
13,4 km from Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085 to Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085
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Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× castle
Clytha Hill
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St Mary Yard Mound
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263 m off route
7,8 km
58%
04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales is 13.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales takes approximately 3h 20min to complete.
No, Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085 to Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085. Plan ahead for return transport.
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales starts at Visitor Car Park, Old Abergavenny Road, Wern-y-cwrt, Llanarth, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BQ;51.77168, -2.92734;SO361085.
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Clytha and Coed y Bwnydd walk, East Wales is maintained and managed by National Trust.