Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Cwmcarn visitor centre, ST229936
Description: Following the popular Raven Way, but adding Twmbarlwm and Cefn Rhyswg into the cooking pot. 4000 feet of ascent.
Notes: Photos by Rob Richardson. A very cold day with no wind other than a breeze on top of Twmbarlwm. The day started bright and clouded over. Views were limited due to the poor visibility.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 229 936, Start: ST 229 936
Description: A walk through Torfaen's industrial heritage.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 272 019, Start: SO 272 019
Map(s):Explorer: 152
Leader: Hugh Woodford
Tredegar to Varteg - The Valleys 100. CANCELLED, 24 miles, Sunday 5th February 2012,
Location, Details
Tredegar to Varteg - The Valleys 100. CANCELLED, 24 miles, Sunday 5th February 2012,
Location
Changes: Cancelled
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park near Varteg Community Hall, SO266060
Description: Covering sections 9, 10, and 11. Walkers must book themselves on the walk either via phone or email. Just turning up will end in disappointment if all places have been taken. Bookings MUST BE IN 2 WEEKS BEFORE the walk at the VERY LATEST.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 266 060, Start: SO 266 060
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park(£3) Opposite the Tafarn y Garreg, SN848172
Description: Visit the Wellington Bomber on Carreg Goch, on to Sinc y Giedd and Carreg yr Ogof and back via the best ridge in South Wales. Bring a torch.
Notes: Photos by Jo J, Dave M, Alun J and Rob R.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 848 172, Start: SN 848 172
Tredegar to Varteg - The Valleys 100 Part 4, 25 miles, Sunday 11th March 2012,
Location, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Changes: For the cancelled walk on 5 February 2012. Replaced part 5 of the Valleys 100 published in Strider
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park near Varteg Community Hall, SO266060
Description: Covering sections 9, 10, and 11. Walkers must book themselves on the walk either via phone or email. Just turning up will end in disappointment if all places have been taken. Bookings MUST BE IN 2 WEEKS BEFORE the walk at the VERY LATEST.
Notes: Photos by Rob R and Alun J
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 266 060, Start: SO 143 082, Finish: SO 266 060
Rhondda Rollercoaster Marshals' Walk 2012, 26.5 miles, Saturday 21st April 2012,
Location, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park at Trehafod Community Village Hall (behind Mc Colls Store), ST046909
Description: 5,000 feet of ascent. Leave A470 at Pontyprydd and follow the signs for the Rhondda valleys. 3/4 mile after Hopkinstown, turn left into Trehafod village.
Notes: Photos by John Roberts
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 046 909, Start: ST 046 909
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Parrog, Newport, SN052397
Description: A walk on the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, visiting well preserved ancient hill forts, the source of Stonehenge's Bluestones, the summit of the county and the peaceful Gwaun Valley.
Notes: Very wet until 4 pm
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 052 397, Start: SN 052 397
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Llantwit Major railway station car park, SS971689
Description: Rail fare around £3, parking free. Train to start then linear walk from Sarn to Llantwit Major following parts of the Sky to Sea walk. See local website or get train time from Liz near the date.
Notes: An interesting display of funnel clouds were saved for the end.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SS 971 689, Start: SS 898 833, Finish: SS 971 689
Big, Black and Beautiful, 24.5 miles, Saturday 21st July 2012,
Location, Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llanthony Abbey car park , SO288278
Description: Including Loxidge Tump, Capel y Ffin, Pen y Gadair Fawr, Waun Fach, Pen Allt Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch, Crug Mawr and Pont Cadwgan. Taking in sections of challenge walks, past and present, in the Black Mountains and more besides, with over 6000 feet of ascent.
Notes: Photos by Brenda Avery
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 288 278, Start: SO 288 278
Wales Coastal Path - Kenfig to Barry Island, 33 miles, Sunday 5th August 2012,
Location, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Barry Island railway station - large car park on left , ST114667
Description: Turn under bridge at junction just before station. Possible charge. Call John to book minibus to start. A splendid linear walk from Kenfig Pool Nature Reserve and all along the entire Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 114 667, Start: SS 802 811, Finish: ST 114 667
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO285006
Description: Sections 13 - 17 of the '2014 Valleys 100'. This is the final walk of the series and will see the group close the circle as the route returns to Pontypool. Walkers must book themselves on the walk either via phone or email. Just turning up will end in disappointment if all places have been taken. Bookings MUST BE IN 2 WEEKS BEFORE the walk at the VERY LATEST. Walk being led by Rob Richardson.
Notes: Photos 7 - 18 by Bruce K.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 266 059, Finish: SO 285 006
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Gnoll Country Park, parking charge circa £1., SS766975
Description: Around 5000 feet of ascent. Craig y Darren, Mynydd Dinas, Mynydd Emroch, Mynydd Bychan, Gyfylchi, and Cefn Morfydd. If challenged by the constabulary, explain that you're looking for Fairyland. It's on your left as you enter the park.
Notes: Ascent 4000ft +
Grid reference(s):Meet: SS 766 975, Start: SS 766 975
Central Beacons Mountain Walk, 20 miles, Sunday 2nd September 2012,
Location, Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Disused army camp in Cwm Gwdi, SO024249
Description: Approach from B4601 in Brecon. 4700 feet ascent visiting the principal summits of the Central Beacons and quieter spots such as Cwm LLwch and Cwm Sere.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 024 249, Start: SO 024 249
40th Anniversary - Cadair - The Back Way, 19 miles, Saturday 22nd September 2012,
Location, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanfihangel-y-pennant, SH672088
Description: To Cadair Idris via Craig y Llyn and Tyrrau Mawr with 5100 feet of climbing. Led by Dave Morgan. A weekend away based in Dolgellau. Please let Claire know if you are coming and want an evening meal.
Notes: A lovely sunny day.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SH 672 088, Start: SH 672 088
40th Anniversary - West Of Dinas Mawddwy, 12.5 miles, Sunday 23rd September 2012,
Location, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Aberllefenni. Car parking by the side of the road., SH770099
Description: 12.5 miles. 09:00 from Aberllefenni. Car parking by the side of the road. Map: Exp 23 Start GR SH778102. A spot of peak bagging over Waun-oer, Cribin Fawr and Maesglase. Taken directly from John and Anne Nuttall's 2000' mountains of Wales book. Involves 3300' climbing.
Notes: A dry but fairly gloomy day.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SH 770 099, Start: SH 770 099
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Prince Street car park (free), Blaenafon for transport to Llanbedr., SO251087
Description: Superb hilly linear walk. 4500 feet ascent following the route of the Llanbedr to Blaenafon Fell Race. Crug Mawr, the Sugar Loaf, Abergavenny, Llanfoist and the Blorenge.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 251 087, Start: SO 238 202, Finish: SO 251 087
Map(s):Explorer: OL13
Leader: John Cunnane
Fan Bagging on the Black Mountain and Fforest Fawr, 21 miles, Saturday 20th October 2012,
Location, Details
Fan Bagging on the Black Mountain and Fforest Fawr, 21 miles, Saturday 20th October 2012,
Location
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Craig -Y-Nos Country Park, car park fee approx £2.50. , SN840155
Description: Across the moorland of the Black Mountain to Fan Brycheiniog, on to Fforest Fawr, the steep climb up Fan Gihirich and on to Fan Fraith before returning to Craig-Y-Nos.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 840 155, Start: SN 840 155
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Cwm Crew/Cantref Res, Car park just off the road. , SN994162
Description: A circuit of the Central Beacons picking up unusual approaches to the Fans from Cwm Crew. We are likely to be finishing in the dark so a head torch will be required.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 994 162, Start: SN 994 162
Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Free Car Park in Redbrook., SO536099
Description: A circular walk led by Jason in the beautiful Wye Valley followed by a Christmas meal. Please contact Dave Morgan either via email or phone to book your place for the meal. We anticipate sitting down to eat at 3-4pm.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 536 099, Start: SO 536 099
