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Pontymoile Basin – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Torfaen

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Torfaen

Pontymoile Basin – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Torfaen

Moderate

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Pontymoile Basin – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Torfaen

02:10

7.26km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.15 km

Pontymoile Basin

Highlight • Rest Area

Pontymoile Basin, was originally a toll point where the canal narrows as it approaches the large area expanse of water used for turning narrowboats and filling up with water.

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4.41 km

Folly Tower (Pontypool)

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The precise date of construction is unknown but it is generally thought that the original tower was built around 1765 to 1770 by John Hanbury, a local landowner and ironmaster …

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7.26 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

1.77 km

1.09 km

670 m

127 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

2.11 km

1.80 km

994 m

122 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

6°C

71 %

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