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Weekend Walks

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:00am
20s and 30s - ⛰️ Sugar Loaf Circular - 8.5 miles

Moderate walk, 8.5 Miles (13.7km)
Please RSVP through meetup(https://www.meetup.com/gloucestershire-walking-group/events/316144787), it's free and helps us track who is attending the walk to ensure the correct numbers. Look forward to seeing you! 📍 Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire📅 Date: Sunday 13th September 2026⏳ Time: 10:00 meet for a 10:15am prompt start. Expected finish 15:00-16:00.📌 Meeting point: Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny. Grid ref. SO 29951 14601. W3W ///shepherds.mystified.flotation📈 ~600m elevation gain 👣 Walk Description: A moderate to difficult circular loop starting from Abergavenny Town Centre, taking us up the Southernmost peak of the Black Mountains. We'll walk through historic woodland, following the stream up through St Mary's Vale, with some steep valley climbing to get us up to the Moorland footing the mountain. From here we'll be rewarded with a spectacular view of the summit, before looping round the moorland into our final climb! After a rocky final ascent to the summit we'll stop for lunch (weather permitting) somewhere close to the trig point. Here, we should be rewarded with stunning 360 views across parts of England and Wales, including the Bristol Channel. After lunch our descent begins past colourful heather, eventually dropping us into the National Trust Parc Lodge for a change of landscape. We'll follow a Drover's path before converging onto our outbound route, returning to the car park. After the walk there will be the opportunity for a short stroll into the town centre for some well earned refreshments! 13.7 km (8.5 miles). 🅿️ Parking: Fairfield Car Park, Park Avenue, NP7 5SG. Google may direct you to Abergavenny Cricket Club - this is NOT where the car park is. ⭐ Highlights• Awesome company as ever.• Spectacular views around and from the mountain.• The opportunity to encounter wild horses grazing around the mountain. ⚠ Hazards• Sheep, cattle and horses• A lot of the route is very exposed, suncream and hat recommended!• Some rocky/very dry dusty sections if the drought conditions persist. 👟 Attire and Footwear: Dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy walking boots are highly recommended for your comfort and safety.😋 Snacks: Bring a packed lunch and water.🐾 Pets Policy: Dogs not permitted except registered assistance dogs.📞 Emergency Contacts: Please carry emergency contact details with you at all times. Your safety is our priority!

Walks for 20-30s