South Wales LDWA

Sergeant Major Splatt Pudding - Recon Duties, 22 miles, Tuesday 1st January 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Machen Village Hall, ST209890
• Description: A re-occuring theme to last year, a good yomp to kick start the year off with an ascent of Mynydd Machen, Twmbarlwm and Mynydd y Lan by rather un-traditional routes
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
• Map(s): Explorer: 166/152
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred Route Check - Part 1 Chepstow to Foresters Oaks, 17 miles, Saturday 12th January 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: Please note the minibus is now full and those wishing to come on the walk should be able to sort out car sharing on the day.
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at the Car park in Foresters Oaks where a Mini-Bus will take us to Chepstow Leisure Center, ST429938
• Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred Route from Chepstow Leisure Center to Foresters Oaks
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 429 938, Start: ST 529 943, Finish: ST 429 938
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: N/A

Out to lunch, 13 miles, Wednesday 16th January 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Old Mill car park, opposite Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO285005
• Description: Litter pick, followed by walk to Goose & Cuckoo for pub lunch
• Notes: Litter pick car park. Leader will take lunch choices at start and phone them through to pub.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 005, Start: SO 285 005
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 2 - Winter Version, 18 miles, Sunday 20th January 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Llanthony Priory Car Park (Free), SO289278
• Description: The second of a series of walks that will visit all 35 listed 2000 Ft mountains of South Wales. This walk will visit 5 of the listed mountains. This was was abandoned in July due to appalling weather. The winter version will have less climbing than the planned summer version.
• Notes: This is a mountain walk. Attendees to ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and clothing. High level most of the day. Attendees will be asked to confirm that they have winter equipment in their rucksacks. If unsure what constitutes safety winter equipment, please contact the walk leader for clarification. 2948 ft ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 289 278, Start: SO 289 278
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

2020 Hundred RC - Part 2 The Bryn to Cwmyoy, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd February 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: There is a change to the itinerary due to the possibility of snow in the Foresters Oaks area, the walk will now meet in the Abergavenny Byefield car park at 08:30 am. The plan is to car share to the Bryn and walk to Cwmyoy Check Point and back to Abergavenny. Please text/ring Jason if you need any other details.
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet in Abergavenny Byefield car park for 08:30. we are going to car share to the Bryn., SO296141
• Description: Walking from the Bryn to Cwmyoy on the 2020 Hundred and then back to Abergavenny.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 296 141, Start: SO 331 096, Finish: SO 296 141
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

There's another estate to get into, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th February 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Clytha Estate National Trust car park, SO361084
• Description: Clytha Park, Llanarth, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd. NO DOGS please.
• Notes: Water, lots of mud, slurry (cow shit).
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 361 084, Start: SO 361 084
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Gallow's Pole, 50 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Free Car Park just off main road in Undy. 100 yards past green flower shop if travelling east through village., ST429869
• Description: A tough winter 50 mile walk for experienced South Wales LDWA members only. Self supported but with the potential for a mobile checkpoint. 6200 ft ascent.
• Notes: This walk will be hard but will be led at moderate pace. It is on paths throughout the route but it is in the middle of winter and walkers will need to be fully equipped with winter equipment and this will include torches for both advertised distances. Attendees will have to make arrangements to return to Undy if they decide to leave the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 429 869, Start: ST 429 869
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162 / 172
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Gallow's Pole: The Abbreviated Version, 19 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Free Car Park, Church Street, Trellech. Other car parking available in the village. Please park considerately., SO501053
• Description: Minibus from Trellech to Undy. Walk will follow the first 19 miles of the 50 mile Gallow's Pole walk.
• Notes: Please contact Rob to book yourself onto the minibus. Once the bus is full, people will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 501 053, Start: ST 429 869, Finish: SO 501 053
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162 / 172
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Three Rings of Llanbedr, 26.2 miles, Saturday 23rd February 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet by the Church in Llanbedr, its a small village so please try and park tidy., SO23972036
• Description: Three rings from Llanbedr; consecutively making up 10, 17 or 24 miles
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2397 2036, Start: SO 2397 2036
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred RC - Part 3 Foresters Oaks to The Bryn, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: The Minibus is now full, so walkers will need to organise car shares to Foresters Oaks
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at The Bryn where we take a minibus to Foresters Oaks and walk back along the 2020 Hundred route, SO33051001
• Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to The Bryn from Foresters Oaks
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 3305 1001, Start: ST 42857 93924, Finish: SO 3305 1001
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Maesycwmmer midweek meander, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th March 2019, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Car park, Maesycwmmer village hall, ST155942
• Description: Will include sections of challenge walks and local waymarked trails
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 155 942, Start: ST 155 942
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Border Patrol, 22.4 miles, Saturday 16th March 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Rockfield Road car park in Monmouth (free)., SO50291276
• Description: An exploration of frontier land on lesser used paths via Skenfrith, St Maughans & Onen.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5029 1276, Start: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 149,161 & 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Marshals' Walk for Gwyn Matthews' Rhondda Rollercoaster, 16 miles, Wednesday 20th March 2019, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Car park near the river, behind residential properties close to Trehafod Community village hall, accessed down Bethseda street & left at end, ST046908
• Description: Marshals walk following the 16 mile Rhondda Rollercoaster route in the Rhondda valleys.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 046 908, Start: ST 046 908
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Ferne Davies

2019 Spring Loosener, c33 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park at Blaen-y-Cwm. The upper car park in the Mynydd Du forest., SO253285
• Description: Limber up for spring in the Black Mountains. A tough start over Chwarel y Fan into the Vale of Ewyas and then over Offa's Dyke into the Ochon Valley. Up the Catsback to Black Hill and then a long sweep over the tops to Hay Bluff, Twmpa, Rhos Dirion, Waun Fach, and Pen Cerrig Calch, Across to Pen Twyn Mawr and finish on Pen y Gadair Fawr. A very tough walk, will finish in the dark, full winter gear please.
• Notes: This route has a number of escape options, the most obvious being a descent down the Grwyne Fawr valley back to the start - about 20 miles circular. You are welcome to join the walk for part of the way and navigate your own way back.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 253 285, Start: SO 253 285
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike Batt

West Yorkshire Weekend Away - One Foot in the Gargrave, 23 miles, Saturday 30th March 2019, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: At Gargrave, nearest postcode BD23 3PT. Travelodge in Skipton will be the base for accommodation, SD932543
• Description: Walk B, An easier alternative to the Yorkshire 3 peaks. One short stiff climb, other than that pretty easy going, will probably finish around 4/4:30pm
• Notes: This will be a weekend away for the South Wales LDWA as we are being hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA. Later in the year, South Wales LDWA will host West Yorkshire LDWA. Walking in the Yorkshire Dales National Park hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SD 932 543, Start: SD 932 543
• Map(s): Explorer: OL2?. Landranger: 103, 98
• Leader: David Morgan

West Yorkshire Weekend Away - Yorkshire 3 peaks, 24 miles, Saturday 30th March 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Horton in Ribblesdale car park, nearest postcode BD24 0HF. , SD808725
• Description: The Yorkshire Three peaks, 4800 feet of ascent
• Notes: Walking in the Yorkshire Dales National Park hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA. This will be a weekend away for the South Wales LDWA as we are being hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA. Later in the year, South Wales LDWA will host West Yorkshire LDWA. Driving from Skipton to Horton is 22 miles taking about 45 minutes
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SD 808 725, Start: SD 808 725
• Map(s): Explorer: OL2. Landranger: 98
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away - Day 2, 10 miles, Sunday 31st March 2019, Route: (view, download)

• Changes: Remember to put clocks forward 1 hour.
• Meet/Start time : Skipton. Travelodge in Skipton will be the base for accommodation. Walk starts from Embsay: , SE00955385
• Description: Walk starts from Embsay: Over Embsay Crag, then on up to Cookrise Crag to the north and eastwards over the moors, coming down at Eastby.
• Notes: Walking in the Yorkshire Dales National Park hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SE 0095 5385, Start: SE 0095 5385
• Map(s): Explorer: OL2
• Leader: David Morgan

The Gwyn Matthews Rhondda Rollercoaster - Marshals walk, 26 miles, Saturday 6th April 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park behind flats/houses near Trehafod Community Village Hall, accessed via Bethesda Street off the main Trehafod Road., ST046908
• Description: A Spring walk in the Rhondda Valley
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 046 908, Start: ST 046 908
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Ferne Davies

Ghostly end, 15 miles, Wednesday 10th April 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Layby near Stanton, SO308217
• Description: Strawberry Cottage wood, lower slopes of Bryn Arw & Skirrid Fawr, Llanvihangel Court
• Notes: Possible pub stop. Heather mobile 07867 810908
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

2020 Hundred RC - Part 4 Queens Head - Pandy, 18 miles, Saturday 20th April 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at The Lancaster Arms where we walk to the Queens Head and pick up the 100 route. We then walk back to the Lancaster Arms, SO333218
• Description: Walking the 2020 100 route through the Black Mountain's
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 333 218, Start: SO 333 218
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

St George's Day Dawdle, 20 miles, Tuesday 23rd April 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Free car park in Trellech next to Methodist Church., SO50080527
• Description: Celebrate St George's Day by walking to Brockweir and across the border to St Briavels, Newlands & Redbrook, before crossing the border once again into Wales.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5008 0527, Start: SO 5008 0527
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: SS803864. Exit M4 Junction 38 onto A48 east. After 100 yards turn left and follow road round left to car parking spaces on right next to lake. DO NOT go into Margam Park or Abbey. Room for about 12 cars so car sharing advised., SS802864
• Description: Walking less visited western areas on paths, tracks and open ground. An ideal walk for those wishing to up their mileage distances on varied terrain.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 802 864, Start: SS 802 864
• Map(s): Explorer: 165, 166
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Tony Alcock

A friendless pilgrimage - another ABC tour of Monmouthshire, 23 miles, Saturday 4th May 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Chepstow Road car park, Raglan, SO414076
• Description: An ecclesiastical journey through the rolling countryside of central Monmouthshire. The walk links together three Grade I listed churches looked after by the Friends of the Friendless Churches - St Jeromes at Llangwm Uchaf, St Michael and All Angels, Gwernesney; and, St David's, Llangeview. A bonus visit to St Aeddan's at Bettws Newydd - also Grade I listed and home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 414 076, Start: SO 414 076
• Map(s): Explorer: 13, 14, 152. Landranger: 161, 171
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Black Mountains, 15 miles, Wednesday 8th May 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Car park, Pont Cadwgan, SO267251
• Description: Wherever the leader decides to go on the day
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 267 251, Start: SO 267 251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Y Tair wyllt Cymoedd o y Mynyddoedd Duon, 15 miles, Saturday 1st June 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Dragons Back car park, Pengenffordd (£2 parking fee), SO173296
• Description: Despite its short-ish length, this is quite a demanding route requiring some frequent application of hands as well as feet, we'll be 'Exploring' some of the quieter valleys of the Black Mountains. You are welcome to bring a rowing boat with you if you can get it into your rucksack.
• Notes: Sticks advisable for the stream crossings in the valleys
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 173 296, Start: SO 173 296
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Summer Elenydd Backpack, 17 miles, Saturday 8th June 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Nature Reserve Carpark, SN7678173618
• Description: Walking across the remote Elenydd Hills towards Nant Rhys, this is a wild camp, so please bring a tent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 76781 73618, Start: SN 76781 73618
• Map(s): Explorer: 213,214
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Summer Elenydd Backpack Day 2, 15 miles, Sunday 9th June 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: From where ever we pitched the tent, SN8367579277
• Description: Walking out to the remote Domen Milwyn (Hill) via the Cwmystwyth Pass.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 83675 79277, Start: SN 83675 79277
• Map(s): Explorer: 213,214
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Friends, 12.3or16.6 miles, Saturday 15th June 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lime Street Car Park, Ferndale, SS997969
• Description: Both walks will start together and diverge after 6.3 miles. This day has been put together to encourage walkers from the Rhondda area to come along and meet the South Wales LDWA group. The 12 mile walk has 2259 ft ascent and the 16 mile walk has 3895 ft ascent. Both walks will be led at a very accommodating pace.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 997 969, Start: SS 997 969
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Grading: Walk: Moderate  (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering and David Morgan

2020 Hundred RC - Part 5 Pandy to Redbrook, 20.3 miles, Saturday 29th June 2019, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet in Redbrook at the carpark where a Mini Bus will take us to Pandy, SO536099
• Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to Redbrook from Pandy
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 099, Start: SO 332 217, Finish: SO 536 099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14 OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred RC - Part 6 Redbrook to Chepstow, 15 miles, Saturday 13th July 2019, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet in Chepstow Leisure Center Car Park, ST529943
• Description: walking from Redbrook to Chepstow on the 2020 Hundred
• Notes: There is no minibus on this leg so it's a car share, around about 20 minutes drive
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: SO 536 099, Finish: ST 529 943
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

OTWK revisited again, 17 miles, Wednesday 17th July 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre car park., ST52889433
• Description: Rewalking the 17 mile route of the 2019 Offa's Twisted Wye Kanter.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 5288 9433, Start: ST 5288 9433
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25,26,34 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Main car park in Crickhowell accessed off Greenhill Way. £3.20 per car all day as at 01/12/2018., SO219184
• Description: Three circles from Crickhowell. Be led or go your own pace. This walk is aimed particularly for new members to come along, walk at a pace that suits you and meet the old hands. Some loops will be led and others you complete with a route description. For gpx files and full details (too much to say here) email andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
• Notes: Total ascent will vary depending on how many circles you do.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 219 184, Start: SO 219 184
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate  (What's this?)
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Wye Valley Wander, 36 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:15. At: Meet at bus station in Monmouth to catch 07:15 bus to Hereford. Free parking available in Rockfield Road car park (10 minute walk from bus station)., SO50481264
• Description: Following the Wye Valley Walk via Ross on Wye back to Monmouth. Opportunity to either leave or join walk mid way at Ross on Wye.
• Notes: Mostly flat along river, but several climbs where path leaves the river bank.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5048 1264, Start: SO 5081 3955, Finish: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: 189 & OL14. Landranger: 149 & 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Wye Valley Wander Pt 2, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 15:00. At: Meet at the covered market in Ross on Wye and follow the Wye Valley Walk to Monmouth., SO59922413
• Description: Mostly flat along river with a couple of climbs where the path leaves the river bank.
• Notes: Please advise the walk leader if you intend to walk this section in order to meet the group walking from Hereford.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5992 2413, Start: SO 5992 2413, Finish: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Wye Valley Wander Pt 1, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:15. At: Meet at bus station in Monmouth to catch 07:15 bus to Hereford. Free parking available in Rockfield Road car park (10 minute walk from bus station)., SO50481264
• Description: Following the Wye Valley Walk from Hereford to Ross on Wye. Walkers to catch local bus service back to Monmouth (34 bus leaves from Cantilupe Road 14:32 & 15:42).
• Notes: Mostly flat along river with one climb where path leaves the river bank.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5048 1264, Start: SO 5081 3955, Finish: SO 5992 2413
• Map(s): Explorer: 189 & OL14. Landranger: 149
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Gallivanting around the Gower - The High Points, 30 miles, Sunday 11th August 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Park for free at the Cefn Bryn car park. Turn right off A4118 at Penmaen church. Car park on the right after the cattle grid, SS531888
• Description: You may not have seen the Gower this way - take in the inland moorland, ridges and hills with fine views and then finish on the spectacular coastline. This walk is the 'son' of the old Gower Gallop.
• Notes: This is a long day out, not too much climbing but the undulations and small climbs do add up. The pace will be briskish, but accommodating - no rush.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 531 888, Start: SS 531 888
• Map(s): Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike Batt

Everybody Makes It Through, 50 miles, Friday 23rd August 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 19:00. At: Chepstow Train Station Car Park (free), ST536937
• Description: A new route from Abergavenny to Chepstow. Following on from the success of "Travelling Riverside Blues" & "Down By The Seaside", here is another opportunity to walk across the county. A late evening / night time exploration of Blorenge & Coity Mountain. Then to Pontypool & Usk and a return to Chepstow along the Usk Valley, Wentwood and Gaer Hill arriving back in Chepstow between 4pm and 6pm. Walk has 8110 ft of climbing.
• Notes: Replenish in Pontypool after 18 miles (24 hour garage) & Usk after 30 miles. Walkers to take personal responsibility should they need to leave the walk by arranging to get themselves back to Chepstow. Contact David Morgan to book space on bus. Non South Wales LDWA members £5. The walk will finish at a pub in Chepstow and have a meal. It is perfectly feasible for members to use the train to reach Chepstow and to let the train take the strain at the end of this long walk! A half moon expected.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 536 937, Start: SO 297 141, Finish: ST 536 937
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 8110
• Leader: David Morgan

Everybody Makes It Through continued, 20.6 miles, Saturday 24th August 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre Car Park (Free), ST529943
• Description: Continuation of the walk that started the previous evening in Abergavenny and will finish in Chepstow passing through Usk on route. Minibus will take walkers from Chepstow to Usk where they will join those on the 50 mile walk. If you want to book onto the minibus, please contact Claire to reserve your place. Non South Wales LDWA members £5.
• Notes: Walk will leave Usk at 9am from Maryport Car Park. If no spaces left on the minibus, people can either car share or take Bus 63 from Chepstow to return to Usk at 1750 Hrs and 1915 Hrs. Walk has 3635 ft ascent. The walk will finish at a pub in Chepstow and have a meal.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: SO 376 007, Finish: ST 529 943
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3635
• Leader: Claire Murray

Monstrous anger of the gun, 21 miles, Saturday 7th September 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Erwood station car park, SO089439
• Description: Exploring some lovely hills and the upper reaches of the River Wye in southern Powys. Visiting Garth, Llandeilo and Aberedw Hills, as well as Llewelyn's Cave and Aberedw Rocks.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 089 439, Start: SO 089 439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: Simon Pickering

The (Easier!) Three Peaks Challenge, c16 miles, Saturday 14th September 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car-park at Fforest Fawr, Caerphilly, ST142838
• Description: Garth, Craig yr Allt and Twyn Garwa. Fine views and good woodland walking.
• Notes: Ideal introductory or easier long-distance walk. Relaxed, accommodating pace. Joint walk with Tiger Bay Ramblers. Credit: Claire & Grae - Tweaked their old Caerphilly walk!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 142 838, Start: ST 142 838
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike and Rebecca

Black Mountains, 15 miles, Wednesday 18th September 2019, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Car park, Pont Cadwgan, SO267251
• Description: Wherever the leader decides to go on the day
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 267 251, Start: SO 267 251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Tour des Talgarth, 24 miles, Saturday 28th September 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Talgarth car park., SO15303372
• Description: A repeat of Jason's walk from 2016 via Llyswen, Mynydd Fforest & Llwydallt.
• Notes: Approx 4500ft of ascent with some rough ground and occasional bog.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 1530 3372, Start: SO 1530 3372
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 161, 147
• Ascent (feet): B
• Leader: Rob Richardson

A Wilderness Wander, 24 miles, Sunday 13th October 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Ystradfellte free Car Park by the New Inn Pub, SN929134
• Description: Walking out to the parish boundary of Ystradfellte and over to Carreg Cadno, Fan Fraith, Fan Nedd. Looking at some of the historical features on the way.
• Notes: Mainly off the path walking, quite tough in places, with some scrambling, and some lane and forest rides here and there, so quite varied.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 929 134, Start: SN 929 134
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Down down, deeper and down - Dean, 15 miles, Wednesday 16th October 2019, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Nev's grill, layby after Staunton on A4136, SO557123
• Description: Forest of Dean. Suck Stone, Symonds Yat, café stop, Staunton. Steep ups & downs in morning, easy afternoon.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 557 123, Start: SO 557 123
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Today I want the sky, 18 miles, Saturday 26th October 2019, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lay-by near Stanton, SO308217
• Description: A new route connecting some old favourites. Circuit of Bryn Arw, Strawberry Cottage Wood, Cwmyoy church, Twyn y Gaer and Partishow Church.
• Notes: Quite a lot of ascent for a walk of this distance, although it is spread throughout the walk and usually on good paths. Please park at right angle to road to maximise parking, which is currently restricted at starting point.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4200
• Leader: Simon Pickering

AGM & walk, 12 miles, Saturday 2nd November 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Rogerstone Welfare c.p., ST2652988441
• Description: Rhiwderin, Fox Wood and Machen Mountain.
• Notes: The AGM itself is at 15:00
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 26529 88441, Start: ST 26529 88441
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire

Sugar Loaf shuffle, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th November 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Byefield Lane car park (free), Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: Wander up & down and around Sugar Loaf, kicking through Autumn leaves in St Mary's Vale
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The bog and beacon - back after the beast, 19 miles, Saturday 16th November 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Whitestones car park, near Llandogo/Tintern, SO525029
• Description: A meander through some familiar and less visited parts of Monmouthshire. The route takes in Cleddon, Beacon Hill, Trellech, Cwmcarvan, Croes Robert, Woolpitch Wood, Llanishen, Catbrook and Ninewells Wood. Back on the programme, after the Beast from the East led to its cancellation in 2018.
• Notes: The meeting point is the picnic area around 200 metres from the road - do not park in the few car spaces immediately after you turn off the road, the meeting point is further on.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 525 029, Start: SO 525 029
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 161, 162, 171
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Beavers, Boar & Buzzards, 19 miles, Saturday 30th November 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Parking area next to cricket pavilion in Parkend., SO61400795
• Description: Following forestry tracks to Greathough Brook to pass the beaver site & into Lydbrook & Ruardean before returning to Parkend via Speech House along yet more forestry tracks.
• Notes: Please park considerately.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 6140 0795, Start: SO 6140 0795
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2400
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Standing In The Sun, 15 miles, Wednesday 4th December 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park (free), SO285007
• Description: Exploration to the west of Pontypool.
• Notes: The walk should return by 4pm at the latest, but please ensure you have winter equipment as we will be crossing exposed ground on two occasions. What 3 Words Location: bill.buck.songs
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 007, Start: SO 285 007
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: 171
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2507
• Leader: David Morgan

The Song Remains The Same - Christmas Walk, 14.5 miles, Saturday 7th December 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pay & Display Car Park, Redbrook. Car Park charges apply., SO53620997
• Description: New route from previous years for our group Christmas Walk.
• Notes: Overall pace with three stops included will be 2.5 mph. Christmas meal starts at 3pm - Menu will have been sent to members via bulk email for orders to be made in advance of walk. No meal orders can be made on the day. What 3 Words Location: join.chairs.galloping
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5362 0997, Start: SO 5362 0997
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2526
• Leader: David Morgan

Dadford Doddle, 15 miles, Wednesday 11th December 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Woodstock Pond car park, Bettws Lane, next to canal, ST301901
• Description: Sections of canal plus surrounding countryside, afternoon stop at 14 Locks canal visitor centre.
• Notes: Coffee stop at 14 Locks canal visitor centre
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 301 901, Start: ST 301 901
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Let's Go Plane Spotting, 18 miles, Saturday 14th December 2019, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: St Mary's Church Portbury, ST502753
• Description: South past Bristol Airport, loop round over Dundry, return via Failand. Joint walk with Bristol & West LDWA
• Notes: Pub nearby at finish.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 502 753, Start: ST 502 753
• Map(s): Explorer: 154 & 155
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: John Roberts