Can you walk around Keepers Pond?
Can you walk around Keepers Pond?
Image above: Looking over Keepers Pond from the car park. This 7 mile circular walk will take you all the way around the Blorenge mountain. For people looking for adventure combined with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside that will take your breath away (literally if you’re walking up the hills while looking!)
Are you allowed to swim in Keepers Pond?
Keeper’s Pond, Blaenavon It’s perfect for a summer swim and enjoys very easy access – you could even park your campervan here overnight – and Wales’ highest pub, the Lamb and Fox, is just a mile further along the road. The lake was built in 1817 and it once powered the Garn Ddyrys iron forge.
Why is it called Keepers Pond?
Built in the early 19th century to provide water for Garnddyrys Forge it acquired the name Keeper’s Pond because the gamekeeper of the grouse moors lived in a cottage nearby. When you reach the end of the pond cross the wooden footbridge and go left downhill.
What county is the blorenge in?
Monmouthshire
Blorenge, also called The Blorenge (/ˈblɒrɪndʒ/; Welsh: Blorens), is a prominent hill overlooking the valley of the River Usk near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, southeast Wales….
| Blorenge | |
|---|---|
| Listing | Dewey, HuMP |
| Geography | |
| Location | Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Parent range | Brecon Beacons |
Is there a blaenavon in Monmouthshire?
Blaenavon (Welsh: Blaenafon) is a town and community in Torfaen county borough, Wales, high on a hillside on the source of the Afon Lwyd. It is within the boundaries of the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent.
Is Keepers Pond on the Blorenge?
Its original purpose came to an end when the forge was dismantled in the 1860s but the pond then became a beauty spot. As you wind your way across the heather-clad moorland on the Blorenge spare a thought for the gamekeeper who lived in a cottage nearby and who gave the pond its alternative name.
Can you swim in Rosebush reservoir?
From the outside, you would never expect to find such a gem hidden at the centre of Rosebush quarry. Surrounded by rock and slate, the small freshwater lake is a calming and tranquil place. The translucent emerald green water is perfect for a swim but be warned, its pretty cold!
Are dogs allowed at Keepers Pond?
Paths are well defined and most walkers will cover the round trip from Keepers to Blorange and back in less than 3 hours. Cattle, horses and sheep graze freely so while dogs are welcome they need to be on lead unless stock proof.
Which valley is blaenavon in?
Located at the gateway to the South Wales Valleys, partly within the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape is a testament to the human endeavour of miners and ironworkers of the past.
What county is blaenavon in?
Torfaen county borough
Blaenavon (Welsh: Blaenafon) is a town and community in Torfaen county borough, Wales, high on a hillside on the source of the Afon Lwyd. It is within the boundaries of the historic county of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent.
Is Keepers Pond in the Brecon Beacons?
Found right on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, Keepers Pond (also known by its welsh name – Penn-Ford-Goch) is a lovely wild but accessible spot with stunning views across the national park.
Can you swim at Elan Valley?
Due to the deep and extremely cold water, underwater machinery and for conservation reasons no watersports including swimming, canoeing or boating are allowed.
What is the keeper’s pond?
The Keeper’s Pond, also known as Pen-ffordd-goch Pond or the Forge Pond, is situated near Pwll Du, on the hill above Blaenavon. The pond was built in the early 19th century to provide water for Garnddyrys Forge, which started production in about 1817.
How do I start the keeper’s pond walk?
This walk starts from a car park that is dedicated to Gwent Councillor Ron James, ‘who so keenly sought its provision’. A good path leads around the Keeper’s Pond to an interpretive sign which explains that the lake was formerly called Forge Pond, as it supplied power to nearby Garnddyrys Forge.
Is the keeper’s pond in blaenaon worth visiting?
We were staying in Blaenaon and drove past the keeper’s pond several times so we stopped and had a look around. very nice viewpoint, especially by the foxhunter grave point where you can park easily. we watched the sun set behind the mountains, very nice. We saw lots of people swimming and paddle boardng on the lake
How do I get to keeper’s pond from Blorenge?
The onward route continues and contours Blorenge to pass Cwm Craf. The onward route continues along the northern flank of Blorenge to a junction of paths and tracks at grid ref. SO269128) with a plantation on your right. Bear left here following the path to Keeper’s Pond (Pen-fford-goch Pond) which will be on the left of the path.
