South Wales LDWA

Circles Of Confusion (71), 19 miles, Saturday 29th January 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Whitestone Car Park, Wye Valley, SO532029
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A circular (with circles) walk in the woodlands of the Wye Valley. Sometimes you'll question your sanity as you go round and round as we all spin each other right round baby, right round.
• Notes: Don't come if you don't like trees!! This walk has been designed with fun in mind and will be 19 miles with some views!! An opportunity to meet friends, chew the fat and enjoy winter mileage! No booking necessary. Just turn up. Car sharing recommended.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 532 029, Start: SO 532 029
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2400
• Contact: David & Gill Morgan

Three Little Peaks, 17 miles, Saturday 5th February 2022

• 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.
• Description: Circular route in the Sugar Loaf area taking in '3 little peaks' (all tops below 600m). Quite a lot of ascent for the distance and great views if the weather allows.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4250
• Contact: Henny Clare, email: hennyclare@hotmail.com

Bothy Walk, 22 miles, Saturday 26th February 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet in Lay-by by entrance to the visitors center on the A44, SN71878126
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking out to the Nant Syddion Bothy via Drosgol and Pumlumon, we pick up bits of the Aberystwyth to Borth trail on route.
• Notes: If the weather is mild but wet, will still go ahead but with an altered bad weather route which is a bit shorter, if its bad weather and very cold I'll postpone it. The plan is to wild camp by the bothy, due to covid, but the bothy is handy for emergency purposes and the conveniences
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 7187 8126, Start: SN 7187 8126, Finish: SN 7731 7903
• Map(s): Explorer: 213
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4700
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Three Peaks Platinum route, 19 miles, Saturday 26th February 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Byefield Lane, Castle Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5EE Minibus at 8am to take walkers to the start point at Llanthony Priory, SO296140
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A linear walk from Llanthony Abbey to Abergavenny over Bal Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch and Sugar Loaf.
• Notes: Please contact the walk leader, it's essential to book a place on this walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 296 140, Start: SO 286 279, Finish: SO 296 140
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5000
• Contact: Ange WIlliams, email: ?angew29@outlook.com

Bothy Walk, 15 miles, Sunday 27th February 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Nant Syddion Bothy, SN77317903
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: From the Bothy we head up onto the uplands above the forest and drop back down into the forest and pickup the Aberystwyth to Borth trail back to the Visitors center
• Notes: Bring £4 for the waterfalls at Devils Bridge if you fancy seeing them, a slightly modified route if the weathers bad will keep us down in the forest.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 7731 7903, Start: SN 7731 7903, Finish: SN 7187 8126
• Map(s): Explorer: 213
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

The Call Of The Wild (72), 17or22 miles, Saturday 5th March 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pen Pych Forest Car Park, Blaencwm, SS924991
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring more underwalked (possibly never walked) terrain by the South Wales LDWA Group. Two short sections of rough ground. This walk can only go ahead because local farmers have provided permission to cross their land. Walkers on shorter walk will have to self navigate the last mile to the car park. Please car share if possible. NO DOGS due to lambing.
• Notes: Don't contact the walk leader. Just turn up.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 924 991, Start: SS 924 991
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: David Morgan & Jamie Lewis, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Boulevard Of Broken Hearts (73), 33 miles, Saturday 12th March 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Fedw Woods Car Park, ST506984
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: An early spring 30+ mile walk that will stretch the legs as we prepare for the longer events that will soon be upon us.
• Notes: 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 506 984, Start: ST 506 984
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4600
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Cymmer Chameleon , 22 miles, Saturday 26th March 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Free car park in centre of Cymmer. Take direction Glyncorrwg out of the village and the car park is signposted on the left going downhill. Space for about 13/14 cars., SS862962
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A walk through a mixed landscape of forest, open hillsides and valleys that are rarely visited by the group.
• Notes: Some rough open ground which is boggy in parts but generally fine. No booking needed, just turn up.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 862 962, Start: SS 862 962
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: Tony Alcock , email: apadecoration@btinternet.com

The Last of the Looseners, 39 miles, Saturday 9th April 2022

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Near Merthyr Tydfil (exact location to be provided to booked walkers)
• Description: The beast is back with a vengeance - a mighty journey through the Central Beacons to welcome in the spring walking season. The gauntlet is laid - dare you take the final and greatest Loosener challenge?
• Notes: Conditions this time of year vary greatly - highly weather dependent - it's your responsibility to bring the right kit for the conditions. Places will need to be booked on this walk. Generally fairly good paths, but some rough terrain mixed in and there will be night walking. If you are not well-known to the walk leader, please understand that for safety reasons you will be asked a number of questions about your ability to complete the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12 and OL13
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Challenge Event: Offa’s Twisted Wye Kanter, 25,22,15or12 miles, Sunday 24th April 2022

• Meet/Start time :
• Description: Offa’s Twisted Wye Kanter is an event run by South Wales LDWA that was previously held for three years in January 2017, 2018 and 2019. Following a gap in 2020, and 2021 South Wales LDWA are pleased to announce that the event will be held again on 24 April 2022. Different routes are provided each year and the event has been extremely successful selling out each year, so early entry is advised. ENTRY: online only at SI Entries
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Contact: N/A

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals' Walk, 100 miles, Saturday 30th April 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals' Walk, 100 miles, Sunday 1st May 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals' Walk, 100 miles, Monday 2nd May 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

Abergavenny Seven Peaks Walk, 30/20/13 miles, Saturday 21st May 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Byefield Road Car Park, Abergavenny, SO297141
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Follow the historical '7 peaks route' that preceded the well-known 3 peaks challenge. You can drop out at 2 or 5 peaks if you would like a shorter day and easily find your back to the start. Something for everyone :)
• Notes: About 6000ft for the whole challenge (4 major climbs). For 2 peaks Blorenge and Llanwennarth (c13 miles). For 5 peaks add in Rholben, Sugar Loaf and Deri (c20 miles). For the whole route add in Skirrid Fawr and Fach.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Friday 3rd June 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Saturday 4th June 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Sunday 5th June 2022

• Description: See the Trans-Pennine 100 website

LDWA 50th Annivesary Big Walk: Taith Torfaen: Part 1 (South), 26 miles, Saturday 18th June 2022

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: tbc
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Jason Winney

LDWA 50th Annivesary Big Walk: Taith Torfaen: Part 2 (North), 26 miles, Sunday 19th June 2022

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Contact: Jason Winney

Unfinished Business, 20 miles, Saturday 25th June 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : Llanwrthwl Village, there's little parking so see if you can do your best to park somewhere convenient for yourself and the villagers , SN9757663739
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Heading out to Y Gamrhiw and Gorllwyn (quite rough territory) and dropping down into Gornoeth forest, to then ascend Craig Chwefri and over to Drum Ddu, Trembyd, then to pick up the Wye Valley way back to Llanwrthwl.
• Notes: The section from the summit of Y Gamrhiw to Gorllwyn is tough going if you're not used to off the path walking, for around 3 miles, and may require a swear box for some.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 97576 63739, Start: SN 97576 63739
• Map(s): Explorer: 200
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3800
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Gazonked, 54 miles, Saturday 9th July 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Station Road, Ystrad Mynach, opposite the train station, ST1421694462
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking out from Ystrad Mynach to Tredegar, Blaenavon, Pontypool, Cwmcarn and back to Ystrad Mynach
• Notes: If the weather is poor, a shorter version will still go ahead.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 14216 94462, Start: ST 14216 94462
• Map(s): Explorer: 152/166/OL13
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 10k
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

Fifty for a Fifty, Saturday 6th August 2022

• Meet/Start time :
• Description: Details to follow....
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Mike Batt

Simon - tbc, Saturday 27th August 2022

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• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Simon Pickering

Reserved For DM, Saturday 21st October 2023

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• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: David Morgan