South Wales LDWA

Wilder Vs the Wilder, 26 miles, Saturday 2nd July 2022, Location

• Changes: Have recced the second loop which was based on an earlier route I did with Bob Smith, and I forgot that this loop was started up at the Penwyllt Quarry Carparks which has resulted in the 2nd loop being substantially longer. I can't brush 6 miles under the carpet and pretend it never happened so I am owning up now !
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: In dead end layby behind Tafarn y Garreg Inn, SN8492017123
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Two loops, 12 miles & 14 miles exploring the Black Mountain and Fan Ghyhiric, Penwyllt
• Notes: Walk is graded as hard due to the off path walking on the first loop on the Black Mountain. There is about 4 miles of pathless terrain. Not too hard going but will slow us down
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 84920 17123, Start: SN 84920 17123
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

A right rollicking Rhondda Rollercoaster route reboot recce, 26 miles, Saturday 16th July 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 00:08. At: Car park of Barry Sidings Country park, ST053909
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A chance to brutalise your legs on everyone's favourite valleys 'stroll' while testing out a potential route reboot for next year's challenge walk. Start is accessible by public transport (trehafod station). Option to return to start by train on about 15 miles.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 053 909, Start: ST 053 909, Finish: St 053 909
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5000
• Contact: Jamie Lewis, email: Jplewis42@hotmail.com

Not so Gazonked, 24 miles, Saturday 23rd July 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Taff Bargoed Car Park (Post with Eagle at entrance to Car Park), ST102976
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking out from Trelewis to Mynydd Bedwellte,
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 102 976, Start: ST 102 976
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

In Search of Solitude, 22 miles, Saturday 30th July 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park in Ystradfellte opposite The New Inn (free), SN929134
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A wander around quiet hills and cwms north of Ystradfellte. Fine views possible.
• Notes: QC: Awarded the Mini paw of approval. Exposed route, so be mindful when checking weather/ selecting kit. Plenty of parking, but please share if you can so we don't totally take over the carpark! No need to book.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 929 134, Start: SN 929 134
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3850
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Aberedw Round, 25 miles, Saturday 6th August 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at the Station carpark in Erwood, SO089439
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring the local area, Llewelyn's Cave, and beyond to Aberedw Hill via the nameless ridge (Not visiting the trig). Crossing the river at Builth Wells we then ascend the Garth and over to Pant-y-Llyn picking up bits of the Wye Valley walk back to Erwood
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 089 439, Start: SO 089 439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4800
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

The Dragon and the Whale, 19 miles, Saturday 13th August 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Dragon’s Back Inn walkers carpark, Pengenffordd. £2 for the day - (paid via the honesty box) , SO174296
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Circular route heading out up the Dragon’s back and returning over Waun Fach (with a ridge, a down and a big up in between). Quite a lot of ascent for the distance and great views if the weather allows. The walk includes two major ups, both are quite big pulls as the total ascent for the walk is 4000ft.
• Notes: Car park a good size, but please car share if you can. No need to book.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 174 296, Start: SO 174 296
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: Henny Clare, Tel: 07711380419, email: hennyclare@hotmail.com

Three Circles of Monmouth - Marshals' walk, 5to27 miles, Saturday 20th August 2022

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Exact starting location will be emailed prior to the walk
• Description: This is a marshals' walk for those supporting the Three Circles of Monmouth challenge event or who have contributed to the running of South Wales LDWA durig the year. One, two or three loops can be completed, totally 12, 20 or 22 miles. Please contact the walk leader if you would like to attend.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Contact: Simon Pickering, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org

Challenge Event: Three Circles of Monmouth, 5,9,13,14,18,22,27 miles, Saturday 27th August 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:30. At: Rockfield Park Community Centre, Monmouth. NP25 5DN, SO497130
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Three different circular routes of 5, 9 and 13 miles offer a choice of seven different combinations ranging from 5 to 27 miles. The 5 mile ‘western’ loop uses part of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail en route to an exploration of King’s Wood. The 9 mile ‘northern’ loop visits Buckholt Wood and Welsh Newton Common, while the 13 mile ‘southern’ loop takes in a number of local landmarks including the Kymin and the ‘Cathedral of the Forest’ in Newland. Entries will be via SIEntries
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 497 130, Start: SO 497 130
• Map(s):
• Contact: Jamie Lewis, email: cwc@southwalesldwa.org

The End of the Line, 21 miles, Saturday 3rd September 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve free car park , SN683026
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring ridges and valleys between the Lower Clydach Valley and the Black Mountain area
• Notes: Generally easy walking mixed terrain with just a few areas of rough walking and the occasional boggy part.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 683 026, Start: SN 683 026
• Map(s): Explorer: 165
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Contact: Tony Alcock, email: apadecoration@btinternet.com

Mynydd Mallaen & Cilycwm , 15 miles, Sunday 25th September 2022, Location, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at the forestry carpark, SN76514224
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A joint walk with Mid Wales LDWA Exploring the quiet valleys of Mynydd Mallaen and the Cilycwm area
• Notes: Some of the usual heathery ground on the valley slopes
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 7651 4224, Start: SN 7651 4224
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3300
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Jason , Saturday 1st October 2022

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• Contact: Jason Winney

In search of colour, 26 miles, Saturday 8th October 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Shortwood National Trust car park. £3 per car for non NT members. Note the grid ref is for the east car park., SO832086
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A wander through the myriad of woodland that surround Painswick and Sheepscombe. Hopefully a sunset to finish
• Notes: Woodland paths will be very muddy if we have rain in the few days before the walk
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 832 086, Start: SO 832 086
• Map(s): Explorer: 179. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Contact: Andrew Clabon , Tel: 0788 496 7288 , email: Andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk

Bad Rain (74), 18 miles, Saturday 19th November 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llanthony Free Car Park, SO289279
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploration of one valley in Black Mountains. Will visit ridges as well as side valleys.
• Notes: Good paths except for circa 1 mile of rough ground. Poles very helpful in one part of walk. No need to book; just turn up.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 289 279, Start: SO 289 279
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4300
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Reserved For DM, Saturday 21st October 2023

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• Contact: David Morgan