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Buzzard Way

Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil

146 km / 91 miles
A challenging route that explores the eastern South Wales Valleys. It keeps to the high ground as much as possible and is designed to be walked over five days. The five stages start at Bryn Playing Fields Pontllanfraith, Hafodyrynys, Ebbw Vale, Parc Cwm Darran and Caerphilly Mountain.


Details:

Path Type: Other Paths
Attributes: Challenging
Start and Finish: ST169954 - Bryn Playing Fields, Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly
Web Sites: The Buzzard Way

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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
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Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger 161, 171
OS Landranger Active 161, 171
OS Explorer 13, 151, 152, 166
OS Explorer Active 13, 151, 152, 166

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Route Profile:

146.8 km (91.2 miles)
4,718 m (15,479 ft) ascent
555 m (1,821 ft)  maximum height

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