Section 4 of 21, Cambrian Way
Abergavenny to Capel-y-ffin
13.5 miles (21.8 km). About 6 hours, challenging.
Start: SO 298 142. Finish: SO 254 314. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Diversion in place on this route. On section 9 (Llandovery to Ty'n-y-cornel), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 1,070 m of climbing and 815 m of descent; highest point 678 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abergavenny.
- Station
- Abergavenny, 920 m from the start. Directions SO 305 136
- Bus stops
- Abergavenny Tesco, 260 m from the start. Directions SO 297 145Pavilion, 270 m from the start. Directions SO 301 142Stryd y Mynach, 270 m from the start. Directions SO 301 143
- Car parks
- Tiverton Place Car Park (Disabled Only), 40 m from the start. Directions SO 298 143Tiverton Place Car Park (Short Stay), 70 m from the start. Directions SO 299 142King Street Car Park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SO 298 143
Getting back
The section finishes at Capel-y-ffin. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
Planning the Cambrian Way
- Planning the whole trail: cambrianway.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Walking the Cambrian Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 20%, paved or flagged 17%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 187 m in a kilometre (1 in 5), starting 2.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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