Section 1 of 10, Beacons Way
Abergavenny to Pandy
7.9 miles (12.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 305 136. Finish: SO 327 218. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 543 m of climbing and 455 m of descent; highest point 469 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abergavenny.
- Station
- Abergavenny, 20 m from the start. Directions SO 305 136
- Bus stops
- Stand 1, 480 m from the start. Directions SO 301 139Stand 2, 480 m from the start. Directions SO 301 139Stand 3, 480 m from the start. Directions SO 301 139
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions SO 305 136Car park (pay), 120 m from the start. Directions SO 305 135Car park, 530 m from the start. Directions SO 300 139
Getting back
The section finishes at Pandy. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lancaster Arms, 600 m from the finish. Directions SO 333 217Bus stop, 610 m from the finish. Directions SO 332 214
Planning the Beacons Way
- Planning the whole trail: breconbeaconsparksociety.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%, gravel and tracks 15%, grass 9%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 45% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 gates, 6 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 203 m in a kilometre (1 in 5), starting 3.5 miles in.
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