More Merthyr Madness, 24 miles, Saturday 26th October 2024,
Location, Details
More Merthyr Madness, 24 miles, Saturday 26th October 2024,
Location
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at Merthyr Leisure Centre carpark. Park at the rear where we can meet up., SO050055 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: Looping down via Mynydds Aberdare & Merthyr and Twyn Brynbychan to Abercynon. Return via Mynydd y Capel and Merthyr Common. A second attempt at the cancelled MM walk from March.
Notes: Exposed ridges, so be prepared for wintry conditions in the hills and bring a headtorch just in case.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 050 055, Start: SO 050 055
North to Rhymney, 35 miles, Saturday 23rd November 2024,
Location, Details
North to Rhymney, 35 miles, Saturday 23rd November 2024,
Location
Meet/Start time : 07:30. At: Rhymney Train Station Park & Ride, SO11170752 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: Walking from Lisvane to Rhymney on various paths, we'll end up in darkness so bring a torch with you. We'll be catching the train from Rhymney down to Lisvane and walking back to Rhymney. The train is as 07:45 and gets into Lisvane at 08:23 - The cost is £5:50 (Single).
Notes: You can drop out at Ystrad Mynach and catch the train to Rhymney which will make the walk 18.5 miles or so... Trains to Rhymney are usually hourly.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 1117 0752, Start: ST 1784 8348, Finish: SO 1117 0752
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: JasonWinney73@gmail.com
Christmas Meal and Walk, tbc miles, Saturday 14th December 2024,
Location, Details
Christmas Meal and Walk, tbc miles, Saturday 14th December 2024,
Location
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pay & Display Car Park in Redbook. Currently £4 all day. SO536101, SO536101 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: The Bell in Redbrook has been booked for our Christmas meal on 9th December at approx 3.00pm. The Committee will send out details via email / Whatsapp with information on how to book meal. Car sharing recommended.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 536 101, Start: SO 536 101
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Contact: Simon Pickering
Snow Post Solstice, 20 miles, Sunday 22nd December 2024,
Location, Details
Snow Post Solstice, 20 miles, Sunday 22nd December 2024,
Location
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Parking for about 10 cars in layby by radio transmitter on southbound side of A470. Just south of turn off to Garwnant Visitor Centre, SO00651312 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: A loop up to Corn Du and down the Taff Fechan valley, crossing back to car via Garn Du. Mixture of trails and off piste walking.
Notes: Taking full advantage of the 1 extra second of daylight on the 22nd, but we will finish in the dark. Be equipped for winter mountain walking, a steep descent (sticks help) and boggy moments.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 0065 1312, Start: SO 0065 1312
Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
Major Splatt Pudding's Secret Route to Freedom, 26 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2025,
Location, Details
Major Splatt Pudding's Secret Route to Freedom, 26 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2025,
Location
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Rifleman's Car Park, Blaenavon, Opposite the Rifleman's Pub (Post Code - NP4 9QS) , SO25180941 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: A strange but interesting circuitous route around Blaenavon, Varteg, Cwmtillery Lakes and Llanelli Hill
Notes: Bring a headtorch and a hot drink
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 2518 0941, Start: SO 2518 0941
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Sports Centre car park off New Road, SO216185 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: 50 years ago to the day I completed the my first challenge walk. It was the Abergavenny Three Peaks which in 1975 started and finished at Crickhowell Youth Hostel.
This is a repeat of that route as far as practical.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
