AbercarnRisca

Aberis two
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By danravenellison on 01 Jun 2022


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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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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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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Paul Chilcott

22 Sep 2022 Summer

Same 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 2022 Summer

Decent 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.


Danravenellison

01 Jun 2022 Spring

This 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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