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Shell Grotto – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontypool

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United Kingdom
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South Wales
Torfaen

Shell Grotto – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontypool

Easy

5.0

(1)

11

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Shell Grotto – Folly Tower (Pontypool) loop from Pontypool

01:56

6.60km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.61 km

Shell Grotto

Highlight • Structure

2

3.20 km

Folly Tower (Pontypool)

Highlight • Monument

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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3

6.49 km

Italian Gardens, Pontypool Park

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One of many lovely places in pontypool park

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6.60 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.85 km

1.57 km

1.33 km

972 m

853 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

1.77 km

1.02 km

896 m

479 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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