Views from the old railway line, Abersychan

This former railway now cycle route /foot path has to get from Newport to Blaenavon, a pretty steep climb. It hugs the hillsides of the western side of the Torfaen valley to achieve this so has a gentle meandering climb from Pontypool onwards. There are some lovely sights along the way. From the wooded dingles of Abersychan to the imposing Mynydd Garnclochdy (known locally as the Devil's Heap of Stones) and the ancient Lasgarn wood that skirts it, this route has a lot to offer. Many of the scars of industry are visible but nature has well and truly started her reclamation and the route is very pretty.