Where do you park to walk Twmbarlwm?

There is a car park below the summit accessible by car from the narrow lanes behind Risca Comprehensive school.

Can you camp up Twmbarlwm?

You have the option of a couple of hours in the afternoon to a whole weekend with camping and barbecue facilities. During the season you can drive through the forest and up the side of the mountains using the scenic drive which takes you up to some spectacular views.

How do you get to Twmbarlwm mountain?

The path starts to climb reaching a junction of five tracks after about 60 metres. Take the second track on the left (between the mountain bike track marked ‘Twrch’ and ‘Cafall’ and the track with the metal kissing gate) onto a track that rises to reach the lower exit road of the Forest Drive after a short distance.

Is Twmbarlwm in Torfaen?

Blaen Bran and Twmbarlwm is a 7.1 mile out and back trail located near Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round.

Where to start the Twmbarlwm walk in Wales?

It’s a well known local landmark that is also known as Twm Barlwm, Twyn Barlwm or “the Twmp” (the Pimple). You can start the walk from the parking area, located just to the west of the hill on Cwmcarn Forest Forest Drive.

Where is Twmbarlwm hill fort in South Wales?

This circular walk climbs to Twmbarlwm hill fort, near Risca in South Wales. It’s a well known local landmark that is also known as Twm Barlwm, Twyn Barlwm or “the Twmp” (the Pimple). You can start the walk from the parking area, located just to the west of the hill on Cwmcarn Forest Forest Drive.

How to get to Twmbarlwm mountain from Upper Cwmbran?

Walked from Upper Cwmbran via Blaen Bran. If you climb to the top of Blaen Bran there is a trail that will take you along the top of the mountain over to Twmbarlwm. It is a 10 mile round trip from Upper Cwmbran and parts of it are strenuous.

Where is the Pimple of Twmbarlwm in Wales?

OS Landranger 171. Twmbarlwm also known as Twm Barlwm, Twyn Barlwm, or locally known as “The twmp” (translation: hump) or the Pimple because of the mound that lies at its summit, is a hill situated 2 km (1.2 mi) to the northeast of Risca in South Wales.