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The Punchbowl Lake – Devil's Punchbowl Pond loop from Llanellen

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The Punchbowl Lake – Devil's Punchbowl Pond loop from Llanellen

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The Punchbowl Lake – Devil's Punchbowl Pond loop from Llanellen

01:49

5.27km

270m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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3 m

Foxhunter Car Park and View of The Blorenge

Highlight • Parking

the Blorenge mountain
Death and legacy

Foxhunter's hide was buried on the Blorenge mountain, between Abergavenny and Blaenavon. A memorial plaque listing Foxhunter's achievements marks the Blorenge site and a car park is situated nearby. When Sir Harry died in 1999 his ashes were scattered around the horse's memorial.

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1.41 km

Ancient Trees in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Highlight • Forest

1.57 km

The Punchbowl Lake

Highlight • Natural

An interesting circuit of the blorenge rich in industrial archaeology. Much of the route follows the course of an early 19th century tramway system designed to bring pig iron from blaenavon down to the canal in llanfost. A steep climb up the slope of an incline leads to the mountain side.A well graded path then contours the mountain to reach the secluded punchbowl nature reserve. From here a quite lane leads to the summit of the walk at keepers pond.The return route of hills tram road around the side of the blorenge with spectacular views up the usk valley. Some steep climbs especially at the start.There is rough terrain in places and some high level walking

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1.60 km

Devil's Punchbowl Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tranquil, yes. An ancient pasture, now surrounded by trees once used or charcoal production. On a bike from here, the trail threads its way around the mountain in both directions.

You'll likely have enjoyed a descent to get to it, so if so it's inevitable there'll be some climbing in your near future!

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