Memories of Water, 20 miles, Saturday 20th January 2024, Route: (view, download), Details
Memories of Water, 20 miles, Saturday 20th January 2024, Route: (view, download)
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pontben Llwyd (just south of Penderyn on A4059). Pull into Pontpren road parallel to A4059 and find parking - please be quiet/ discreet as residential. Carshare if possible. Meet outside Penderyn Community Centre at north end at 08.30 to start. Check eternal roadworks on A465 before setting off. , SN95050800
Description: A nice mix of lots of forest/ waterfalls with a couple of low hills and moorland, wandering around Waterfall Country.
Notes: Main hazard is slippery and muddy in places (esp. if icy) and needing to take care over footing. Good boots, gaiters, walking pole go a long way. This is a winter hillwalk - it is your responsibility to be properly equipped and prepared to self-navigate back if you choose to drop out. Expect 1-2 hours walking in the dark.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 9505 0800, Start: SN 9505 0800
'Fade To Black' - CANCELLED DUE TO INJURY, 15 miles, Wednesday 24th January 2024,
Location, Details
'Fade To Black' - CANCELLED DUE TO INJURY, 15 miles, Wednesday 24th January 2024,
Location
Changes: This walk is now cancelled due to a knee injury to walk leader. Rest is required and all things being equal, normal mid week service will soon be resumed.
Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Foresters Oaks car park, ST429939
Description: A winter exploration of an ancient forest.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 429 939, Start: ST 429 939
Three Little Peaks, 17 miles, Saturday 27th January 2024, Route: (view, download), Details
Three Little Peaks, 17 miles, Saturday 27th January 2024, Route: (view, download)
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: This will be supplied to pre-booked walkers. There is only parking for about 10 cars at the start point, so numbers on the walk need to be limited. Please let walk leader know if you are lift sharing when booking on - as this will allow more attendees., SO2921620026
Description: Circular route in the Sugar Loaf area taking in 3 little peaks (all below 600m). Quite a lot of ascent for the distance and great views if the weather allows.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 29216 20026, Start: SO 29216 20026
Usk Valley Saunter, 16 miles, Saturday 3rd February 2024, Route: (view, download), Details
Usk Valley Saunter, 16 miles, Saturday 3rd February 2024, Route: (view, download)
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: School Car Park - Crickhowell, SO21651854
Description: A saunter around the Crick area, Glan Usk Estate, Llangattock Escarpment.
Notes: This is the easier walk for the Essex & Herts LDWA Group on the 23rd March, most of you will no doubt be on the harder walk that day, so by putting it in as a walk on the planner, it gives you a chance to do both walks
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 2165 1854, Start: SO 2165 1854
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Goytre Wharf - Pay & Display car park (£1 - cash). What Three Words ranch.applauded.presuming, SO312065
Description: Exploring the mixed terrain north-east of Pontypool, we’ll traverse the shoulders of Mynydd Garnchochdy and Mynytdd Garn-wen, as well as the pastoral land and woodland it looks down upon.
Notes: The pastoral sections have a number of stiles and some areas are likely to be boggy. Please bring £1 coin (correct as of 22/1/24) for parking.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 312 065, Start: SO 312 065
Of Mines and Men, 18 miles, Saturday 17th February 2024, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Changes: Walk shortened due to weather
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Speculation Car Park, about 1/4 mile North of Forest of Dean Cycle Centre. See https://gridreferencefinder.com/os.php#gr=SO613135 for exact location; click on icon to get What3Words (but ignore postcode given).
Website for Forest of Dean Cycle Centre is www.forestryengland.uk/forest-dean-cycle-centre (quoted postcode is the nearest reliable postcode to Speculation Car Park)., SO6130013500
Description: A meander along tracks and pathways to visit the sites of some of the more than 200 disused coal- and iron-mines and quarries in this heavily exploited area of the country.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 61300 13500, Start: SO 61300 13500
Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Meet at Hafod Nature Reserve Car Park - on the Cwmystwyth Road, SN76807365
Description: Three days walking in Ceredigion - we have options to wild camp or use the various bothies that are nearby if the weather is not too good. Day 1 is approx. 13 miles, day 2 is approx. 14 miles and day 3 is approx. 16 miles
Notes: If the weather is really bad I won't run the trip and postpone until summer - please kindly check the walks program for updates nearer the time....
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 7680 7365, Start: SN 7680 7365
Changes: CANCELLED - we're sorry to cancel this walk due to leader illness; it will be rescheduled for another date.
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Merthyr Leisure Centre carpark. Park at the rear where we can meet up., SO050055
Description: We'll head out to Mynydd Aberdare and then down Mynydd Merthyr and Twyn Brynbychan to Abercynon. Return via Mynydd y Capel and Merthyr Common.
Notes: It's early March, so you'll need to be prepared for four seasons and winter hill conditions. Bring a headtorch in case we finish late.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 050 055, Start: SO 050 055
'Mind Your Manners 2' (87) , 26 miles, Saturday 9th March 2024, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llynfi Road Car Park (free), Maesteg. What Three Words: thing.shower.ledge, SS851914
Description: Exploring the hills near (and not so near) Maesteg. A repeat of the 04.11.23 walk that was truncated due to bad weather.
Notes: This is an exposed route. Please ensure that you have spare clothing, head torch and equipment that will ensure that you are equipped for winter hill walking.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SS 851 914, Start: SS 851 914
Map(s):Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell Sports Centre, New Road, Crickhowell
what3 words - brushing.fuse.allows, SO216185
Description: This is a joint walk with our friends from Essex & Herts LDWA Group. An exploration of the western Black Mountains via lesser known paths and a ridge finish.
Notes: Please ensure that you have spare clothing. Temperatures can change quickly in the mountains and this walk will be exposed when on the mountain ridge on return to Crickhowell. Please also ensure that you have a head torch.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
Usk Valley Circuit, 15.5 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2024,
Location, Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell Sports Centre, New Road, Crickhowell
what3 words - brushing.fuse.allows, SO216185
Description: A second offering for our friends from Essex & Herts LDWA who don't wish to participate on the walk called 'Promise' due to distance and height ascent.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
Both Sides of the Storey, 20 miles, Saturday 30th March 2024, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad layby on A470, 1.6ml N of Storey Arms. What3words: briskly.dugouts.attitudes ., SN971222
Description: A visit to a number of the hills and surrounding areas to the north of Storey Arms. The itinerary includes Fan Frynych, Daudraeth Illtyd Nature Reserve, Cefn Llecid, Cwm Llwch and Y Gyrn.
Notes: Some areas of rough ground and some areas likely to be boggy. A number of ascents.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 971 222, Start: SN 971 222
'For Whom The Bell Tolls' (89), 33 miles, Wednesday 17th April 2024, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Fedw Woods Car Park, ST506984
Description: A repeat of a walk that I led in March 2022.
Bring a headtorch and enough food for the day. It will be possible to top up water at miles 10 and 27. Please do not contact the walk leader and just turn up on the day. Please note the walk grading and only attend if you are comfortable walking the distance advertised.
Led at a brisk pace.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 506 984, Start: ST 506 984
Map(s):Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162
Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)