South Wales LDWA

Both Sides Now, 24 miles, Saturday 21st June 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Craig y Ddinas CP, Pontneddfechan, SN911079
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Visiting areas south and north of the Heads of the Valleys road. Looking at the historical use of the landscape and it's transformation through leisure activities, land reclamation and a growing awareness of the importance of biodiversity in these areas.
• Notes: Various types of terrain with a few rough and boggy parts. As usual, there are a few seldom used paths to navigate but there's a nice watery flourish to finish. A handy store at about 11 miles if needed.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 911 079, Start: SN 911 079
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12 OL166
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Contact: Tony Alcock, Tel: 07957190222, email: apadecoration@btinternet.com

Ice-Creams@Southgate, 20 miles, Saturday 28th June 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: National Trust Carpark at Southgate opposite the shop, SS55398739
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Starting from Southgate, we head across Pennard Burrows, following the scenic route through Ilston Cwm to reach the historic Ilston Church. From there, we continue through Parc-le-Breos and ascend Cefn Bryn, enjoying panoramic views across the Gower. Our path then leads through Penrice Woods, before dropping down to walk along the beach at Oxwich Bay. We finish by climbing back up to Pennard Castle, perched on the burrows, before returning to Southgate.
• Notes: The NT carpark is chargeable for those who are not not NT members. If we make it back in time, the shop is usually open for Ice creams :-)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 5539 8739, Start: SS 5539 8739
• Map(s): Explorer: 164
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Contact: Jason Winney / Laura Turner, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Cambrian Way Part 3, 30 miles, Saturday 5th July 2025, Location

• Changes: Details on the Bus to follow
• Meet/Start time : 07:45. At: Park in the school car park, but meet at the bus stop at the Square in Crickhowel (by the CriC Centre) , SO21671860
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Catch the bus to Abergavenny and walk back on the Cambrian Way over the Black Mountains
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2167 1860, Start: SO 3015 1397, Finish: SO 2167 1860
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Deep in Erwood, 25 miles, Saturday 12th July 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Park by the Arts & Crafts Centre just off of the A470 - Opposite side of the river, SO08884393
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking through the quiet landscape of the Aberedw Hill's, out to Twm Tobacco's Grave, Red Hill and Aberedw Hill
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0888 4393, Start: SO 0888 4393
• Map(s): Explorer: 188
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

The Epynt Way, 40 miles, Saturday 9th August 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: TBC
• Description: Our summer group epic - The Epynt Way in one go. A remote, wild and interesting route on generally good paths. Full details to follow. You will need to book on this walk as the MoD may need notification of group size.
• Notes: Expect the occasional artillery boom and maybe tank or soldier sighting. No food, some streams.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6800
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Hold for Simon, Saturday 29th November 2025, Location

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

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, 50,30&20 miles, Saturday 18th April 2026, Location

• Description: A challenge event being organised by the South Wales Group. All volunteers to help run the event would be greatly appreciated.
• Notes: The event is over 24 hours but most volunteer helpers will only be required for some of that time. Please let David Morgan know as soon as possible if you wish to help and put the dates in your diary now!