Walking Britain Llanthony Priory from Longtown
Introduction to Walk 3622
Nat Park - Brecon Beacons - Brecon Beacons East
County/Area - Herefordshire & Monmouthshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent - 2100 feet / 636 metres
Time - 5 hours 40 minutes
Grade - mod/hard
A challenging walk from Longtown in Herefordshire crossing the Hatterrall Ridge to visit Llanthony Priory in Monmouthshire. The route includes some great views of the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. The return across the Hatterrall Ridge needs careful navigation with a map essential for navigation. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL13 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL13 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 162 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 162 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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