Solar Eclipse Special
Wed 12th Aug 2026
Walk Details:
Walk 1: Broadly, the '3 Circles of Monmouth' 13 miler (with modifications). See https://www.southwalesldwa.org/wp/?page_id=4136 for route description & gpx file. 1750 feet ascent. Probable time to look around Monmouth for those wishing to do Walk 2.
Walk 2: Optional walk for those who'd like to observe the solar eclipse (hopefully clear skies). Start time 16:45 at Kymin Car Park SO528126 5 miles, with the intention of arriving back at the Kymin around 18:45 to see the solar eclipse over Monmouth at 19:13. [Don't forget your eclipse glasses and heed the warnings at www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/eclipse-tips-safety.html For more info about the eclipse, see www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/@2647730?iso=20260812] 850 feet ascent
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