Tor y Foel Walk From Llangynidr

Trail Review: https://roamingspices.com/tor-y-foel-walk/ Following the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Whichever parking location you manage to secure a spot in, rest assured that either one sits right alongside the canal, so your starting point is no more than a short stroll away. Head in a westerly direction along the canal footpath, passing under a number of traditional stone bridges, as you make your way along this picturesque and serene section of the Tor y Foel walk. In just over 2 km, you will reach another of these bridges (Parsons Bridge), number 138. At this point, leave the footpath, cross the bridge and follow the trail to the right. Gentle Climb Through Farmland Head through the gate into a small wooded area before shortly breaking out onto open farmland. This section of the Tor y Foel walk traverses the contours of the hill, gently ascending as it does so. The trail is not always obvious as it passes across open fields in first a northwesterly and then westerly direction as it leads you towards the northern edge of Tor y Foel. This is where a good map, GPS or hiking app will come in very handy indeed! I simply stuck to the trail guidelines on my Outdoor Active app and it guided me without issue along the route. Upon reaching the northern edge of the hill’s base, a small country road will appear to your right. It is at this point that the trail heads south in the direction of the Tor y Foel summit.