Description
This is a good route for walking between Abercarn and Risca.
Roughly 5km is beside the canal and 2km is on path alongside the B4591.
The route is similar to Aberis One, but is better drawn and goes passed the shops in Cwmcarn
This is a good route for walking between Abercarn and Risca.
Roughly 5km is beside the canal and 2km is on path alongside the B4591.
The route is similar to Aberis One, but is better drawn and goes passed the shops in Cwmcarn
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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Abercarn
Grid Ref
ST2157094840
Lat / Lon
51.64687° / -3.13495°
Easting / Northing
321,570E / 194,840N
What3Words
prank.fortnight.hitters
Risca
Grid Ref
ST2446890212
Lat / Lon
51.60566° / -3.09207°
Easting / Northing
324,468E / 190,212N
What3Words
takers.forest.crinkled
| Abercarn | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST2157094840 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.64687° / -3.13495° |
| Easting / Northing | 321,570E / 194,840N |
| What3Words | prank.fortnight.hitters |
| Risca | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST2446890212 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.60566° / -3.09207° |
| Easting / Northing | 324,468E / 190,212N |
| What3Words | takers.forest.crinkled |
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reviews
Paul Chilcott
22 Sep 2022Same route as Aberis1, but a more accurate map of the route.
Photo 1 - The view from the Prince of Wales, canalside pub at Risca.
Philip Jones
20 Sep 2022Decent enough walk that starts off with a quick trip up a hill onto the canal. From here to the routes end point the walk is pretty flat.
Initially you follow the canal and get to enjoy being in the shadow of the surrounding hills; tempting though they are, enjoy the wildlife and scenery on the canal. A quick dip under a bridge and onto the final section of canal walk before heading into the first village.
The main road here is quiet quiet, with shops if refreshments are required. I got tempted by chips on the return trip!
Eventually the route takes you near a bypass that is pretty loud, hence the three stars only. Not too far left to get to Abercarn where it's quieter and a chance to sit down in the local cenotaph.
Does the job pretty directly. Not sure there's a prettier way with the hill and bypass on either side.
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Danravenellison
01 Jun 2022This is a good route that's easy to navigate. The section along the road is nothing as tranquil as the canal, but it's a solid route with lots to love about it.
Maybe someone (local?) can work out a route that's a bit further but cuts most of the walking alongside the road out? I'm sure there is another way.
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