Abersychan — Abergavenny - Y Fenni

Abersaber one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

18km/11mi

Ascent

371m

Descent

490m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Abersychan and Abergavenny - Y Fenni.

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Maybe present Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Maybe present Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 75.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 23.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

19.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X July 2021 by Paul Chilcott
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Start and end points

Abersychan
Grid Ref SO2694903224
Lat / Lon 51.72296° / -3.05897°
Easting / Northing 326,949E / 203,224N
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Abergavenny - Y Fenni
Grid Ref SO3014013966
Lat / Lon 51.81994° / -3.01495°
Easting / Northing 330,140E / 213,966N
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Abersaber One's land is

Arable 17.2%
Other agricultural land 0.7%
Pasture 56.7%
Urban 16.5%
Woods 8.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Paul Chilcott

29 Mar 2022 Spring
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From the centre of Abersychan, the path crosses the bridge over the River Lloyd and immediately heads up via steep paths into the woods, which can be very rugged and slippery under foot in places. Eventually, the path flattens out on the lanes at the top of the ridge and then heads through the golf course to come out on Folly Lane. It`s definitely worth the short detour to go and see the folly and also the views from there.

The path then follows the roman road and joins up with a lane that takes you into the village of Mamhilad. If time allows, the village pub is an excellent place to stop off for a break. The path then continues through the churchyard and on through farmland and many fields until it reaches the Mon & Brec canal at bridge 71. The signage is not that good in places through the farmland.

Then a nice long stretch along the canal with some great views across the Monmouthshire countryside. Another nice break point is the cafe at Goytre Wharf. The path leaves the canal at bridge 91 and heads downhill through the fields into Llanellen, where it follows the main road into Abergavenny. This is the A4042, the main road from Pontypool, and it can be quite busy and noisy on that last mile or so into town. A more peaceful alternative, although a couple of miles longer is to carry on along the canal path to Llanfoist at bridge 95A, turn right down the steps on to the lane, cross the main road at the bottom, follow the lane through the tunnel under the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, straight on up the footpath and turn right on to the lane that goes down past the cemetery to the main A4143 road into Abergavenny.

Overall, a lovely walk through the Torfaen Woodlands and Monmouthshire countryside.

Photo 1 - The Folly, Pontypool
Photo 2 - The Mon & Brec canal, near Llanover
Photo 3 - Join the canal at bridge 71.

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