Challenge Event

Wales / South Wales Valleys

South Wales

52ml. in 24hr

Start: 10:00 (mass start)

From West Monmouth School, Blaendare Road, Pontypool, NP4 5YG

The Taith Torfaen is a figure of eight route that is centred on the town of Pontypool in Torfaen. It is guesting as one of the three events that form the Southern Triple Challenge as the Dorset Giant cannot be held due to commitments with the organisation of the Dorset 100.
The northern loop will be followed first and will leave Pontypool to climb to the summit of Mynydd Garn Wen. The route stays high as it follows the crest of the ridge all the way to Blorenge summit before descending to Govilon. A disused railway line is followed through a forgotten industrial landscape before climbing and descending to the historic Whistle Inn near Blaenavon, a World Heritage Site. A climb to Coity Mountain follows and the ridge that provides extensive views of South Wales is then followed south to return to Pontypool. The second loop heads south and Mynydd Maen is climbed and Mynydd Henllys followed south to reach Twmbarlwm, a hill that provides extensive views of the Bristol Channel and Exmoor. Mynydd Machen is visited on route to Ynysddu and Mynydd Islwyn. Abercarn sits at the base of the final climb of the walk and Mynydd Llwyd is visited before the final descent to the finish at Pontypool and a warm welcome from the South Wales group

The walk is a challenging mountain walk with climbing of approximately 9700 feet. Entrants will need to ensure that they are physically prepared for this potentially 'one off' adventure through the South Wales Valleys. Entry forms are available by sending a SAE or by printing from the event website. Limited to a maximum of 300 entrants

Entry: £25.00 (non LDWA - £30. No entries OTD)

South Wales LDWA