South Wales LDWA

The Long Way of the Raven Way , 18 miles, Saturday 14th January 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Landranger: 171
• Leader: Jason Winney

Hepste Area, 16 miles, Sunday 22nd January 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Ystradfellte car park, SN929134
• Description: The little walked and wild Hepste area of lower Fforest Fawr.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 929 134, Start: SN 929 134
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Jason Winney

Tramways, railways and byways, 18 miles, Sunday 29th January 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: , SO272019
• 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

• 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
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Black Mountains Vol. 4, 18 miles, Sunday 19th February 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Stanton (Not the Queens head), SO308217
• Description: The flanks of Twyn y Gaer, via less walked tracks to the end of Chwarel y Fan and the ridge back to Y Gaer. 3500 feet of ascent.
• Notes: Photos by Jason W.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Jason Winney

The Black Mountain , 15 miles, Saturday 25th February 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Arny Williams

Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday - 1, 20 miles, Tuesday 28th February 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park (free) in Llangynidr, SO156196
• Description: 4,000 feet of ascent.
• Notes: Photos by Dave M.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 156 196, Start: SO 156 196
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Tredegar to Varteg - The Valleys 100 Part 4, 25 miles, Sunday 11th March 2012, 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
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Tour des Crosskeys , 20 miles, Saturday 24th March 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Machen Village Hall car park, ST209890
• Description: Mynydd Machen X 2, Twmbarlwm and Mynydd y Lan.
• Notes: Photos by Aine K.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
• Map(s): Landranger: 171
• Leader: Jason Winney

Round the Towers, 20 miles, Saturday 31st March 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: In Canning Street, Cwm. Near the football ground, SO183058
• Notes: Photos by John T. and Trevor W.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 183 058, Start: SO 183 058
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: John Tinelli

Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday - 2 , 25 miles, Tuesday 3rd April 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park (free) in Llangynidr, SO156196
• Description: 3800 feet of ascent.
• Notes: Photos by Dave M.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 156 196, Start: SO 156 196
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Rhondda Rollercoaster Marshals' Walk 2012, 26.5 miles, Saturday 21st April 2012, 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
• Map(s): Landranger: 170
• Leader: Gwyn Matthews

Three Castles 2012, 20 miles, Saturday 28th April 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Skenfrith Castle, SO456202
• Description: 4500 feet ascent over the hills SE of the Black Mountains.
• Notes: Photos by Trevor W.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 456 202, Start: SO 456 202
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: Jason Winney

Sirhowy Valley Walk, 26 miles, Sunday 20th May 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:30. At: Tredegar Park car park, ST293860
• Description: Minibus to Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones then walk back along the Sirhowy Valley Walk. Phone Claire to book a place on the bus.
• Notes: Photos by Rob R. and Alun J.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 293 860, Start: SO 150 105, Finish: ST 293 860
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152, 166
• Leader: Claire Murray/John Tinelli

Anyone Know A Stonemason?, 24 miles, Saturday 16th June 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL35
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Hugh's Cwm Yonder Walk, 17 miles, Sunday 1st July 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Forestry Commission's Cwm Big, near Aberbeeg, SO205020
• Description: Via Silent Valley Nature Reserve, Blaina and Cwmtillery.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 205 020, Start: SO 205 020
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152, 166
• Leader: Claire Murray

Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday - 3, 26 miles, Tuesday 10th July 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park (free) in Llangynidr, SO155196
• Description: 6380 feet asc.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Sarn to Sea, 26.5 miles, Saturday 14th July 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Liz Jones

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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Usk Stroller, 16 miles, Saturday 28th July 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Maryport Street, North car park (near Spar), Usk, SO375007
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 375 007, Start: SO 375 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Wales Coastal Path - Kenfig to Barry Island, 33 miles, Sunday 5th August 2012, 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
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: John Cunnane

The Valleys 100 Part 5, 21 miles, Sunday 12th August 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Baglan Bumpy Bimble, 21 miles, Saturday 18th August 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: 165
• Leader: Alun Jones

Doethie Wanderer, 20 miles, Sunday 26th August 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: RSPB bird centre, SN787471
• Description: Wandering the beautiful Doethie valley and surrounding area 5000 feet ascent, a few tricky river crossings.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 787 471, Start: SN 787 471
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Leader: Jason Winney

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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: David Bingham

South Wales LDWA - Walk and AGM 2012, 15 miles, Sunday 9th September 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Deri Community Hall, SO128017
• Description: A walk followed by the AGM at 15.00. Please make an effort to attend and shape the way that your group operates.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 128 017, Start: SO 128 017
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Llyns and Craigs, 24 miles, Saturday 15th September 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park beside Dare Valley Country Park Visitor Centre., SN984026
• Description: Here and there.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 984 026, Start: SN 984 026
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Dave Williams

40th Anniversary - Cadair - The Back Way, 19 miles, Saturday 22nd September 2012, 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL23
• Leader: Dave Morgan

40th Anniversary - West Of Dinas Mawddwy, 12.5 miles, Sunday 23rd September 2012, 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL23
• Leader: Dave Morgan

WRD Marshals' Walk 2012, 26.5 miles, Saturday 29th September 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Machen Village Hall car park, ST209891
• Description: Walking the long route for the WRD challenge walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 891, Start: ST 209 891
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Richardson

The Llanbedr to Blaenafon Fell Walk, 16.4 miles, Sunday 14th October 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Arny Williams

The Rhondda, 20 miles, Sunday 28th October 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Main car park at the visitor centre at Dare Valley Country Park., SN984026
• Description: Exploring Tarren y Bwllfa, Blaencwm, and Rhondda Fawr from a start in the Dare Valley.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 984 026, Start: SN 984 026
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: David Bingham

The Inbetweeners, 22 miles, Saturday 3rd November 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cwmdu Village Hall (£1 parking fee)., SO180239
• Description: Walking the smaller mountains between the Blacks and the Beacons.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 239, Start: SO 180 239
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

In Search of Panthers, 22 miles, Saturday 10th November 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Nympsfield Long Barrow View Point car park only 5 miles from M5 junction 13, SO794013
• Description: A circular walk with lots of views and hopefully plenty of autumn colour. Oh yes, and a chance to search for wild panthers.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 794 013, Start: SO 794 013
• Map(s): Landranger: 162
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Cwms Alive, 16 miles, Saturday 1st December 2012, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Garw Nant, Triangular shaped car park off the A470. , SO006131
• Description: An adventurous walk exploring the Cwms of Cwm Llysiog, Cwm Nant Ddu and Cwm Crew.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 006 131, Start: SO 006 131
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Jason Winney

Central Beacons - A wilder side, 19 miles, Saturday 8th December 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Jason Winney

Redbrook Christmas Lunch, 12 miles, Saturday 22nd December 2012, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• 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
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Jason Winney