To the Source, 21 miles, Saturday 15th February 2025, Location, Details
To the Source, 21 miles, Saturday 15th February 2025, 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. Please carshare if you can., SO00651312
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A loop up to Corn Du and then straight down into the Taff Fechan valley, crossing back to car via Garn Du. Mixture of trails and off piste walking.
- Notes: Be equipped for winter mountain walking, a steep descent (sticks very helpful) and boggy moments. Bring a torch. Mini paw of approval granted (on a nice day!).
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0065 1312, Start: SO 0065 1312
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 3660
- Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
Tour de Dursley, 17 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2025, Location, Details
Tour de Dursley, 17 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Old Spot Inn Hill Rd, Dursley GL11 4JQ (cp opposite, or adjacent streets) , ST753980
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: Touring villages, vales and viewpoints around Dursley. Vistas of Wales a possibility. Grid reference ST 753 980
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 753 980, Start: ST 753 980
- Map(s): Explorer: 167 & 168
- Walk Grade: ** (Moderate). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 2000
- Contact: John Roberts, Tel: 07791657041, email: jsrjsr1000@gmail.com
March on the Ridgeway, 25 miles, Saturday 1st March 2025, Location, Details
March on the Ridgeway, 25 miles, Saturday 1st March 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Machen Village Hall carpark, ST210891
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A surprisingly hilly walk taking in Mynydd Machen and the Cardiff Ridgeway out to Craig yr Allt and Fforest Fawr. Investigating the early signs of spring :)
- Notes: Good paths. QC - Mini Paw of Approval.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 210 891, Start: ST 210 891
- Map(s): Explorer: 151; 152; 166
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4600
- Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
50, 25 miles, Saturday 8th March 2025, Location, Details
50, 25 miles, Saturday 8th March 2025, Location
- 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.
- Notes: Public toilets at 10.5 miles
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 5300
- Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: +447884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
Am I Evil? (92), 43 miles, Saturday 15th March 2025, Location, Details
Am I Evil? (92), 43 miles, Saturday 15th March 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car Park at end of Lewis Street., ST045909
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A long and undulating walk in the Rhondda Valleys that will commence the preparation for those who have entered the LDWA 100 Marshals' Walk. If you're not doing the Marshals' walk, then come along anyway. Self supported with opportunity to replenish at 19 miles. Pub stop with 5.5miles to go.
- Notes: Only experienced walkers who are independently minded should attend as if you need to leave the walk it will be your responsibility to get yourself back to your car. This is a mountainous route and walkers should carry appropriate clothing for all weather types.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 045 909, Start: ST 045 909
- Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
- Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 8590
- Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 10 miles, Saturday 29th March 2025, Location, Details
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 10 miles, Saturday 29th March 2025, Location
- Changes: Breakfast at the Café starts at 10:30am if you fancy a bacon roll
- Meet/Start time : 11:00. At: Corris Visitors Center (the rough carpark at the back end of the mail car park, SH75180778
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: Walking from Corris to Abergynolwyn via the Tarren's and localised hills of Abergynolwyn
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 7518 0778, Start: SH 7518 0778, Finish: SH 6774 0696
- Map(s): Explorer: OL23
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 3000
- Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 16 miles, Sunday 30th March 2025, Location, Details
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 16 miles, Sunday 30th March 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Abergynolwyn , SH67740696
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: Walking towards Dolgellau with great views over the estuary
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 6774 0696, Start: SH 6774 0696, Finish: SH 6620 1626
- Map(s): Explorer: OL23
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4500
- Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 16 miles, Monday 31st March 2025, Location, Details
Mid Spring Wild Camp Walk, 16 miles, Monday 31st March 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: From Dolgellau , SH66201626
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: From Dolgellau to Corris
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 6620 1626, Start: SH 6620 1626, Finish: SH 7518 0778
- Map(s): Explorer: OL23
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 3200
- Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com
2025 Spring Loosener / Nine Hills of Abergavenny.., 38 miles, Saturday 12th April 2025, Location, Details
2025 Spring Loosener / Nine Hills of Abergavenny.., 38 miles, Saturday 12th April 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Byefield Road Carpark, Abergavenny, SO29681404
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A new route from Abergavenny, taking in 9 peaks - including some you might not expect... a chance for old and new group members to do a SWLDWA Spring Loosener, which now returns with possibly the toughest yet. Dare you take it on?
- Notes: Self-supported. No food resupply opportunities,but plenty of streams. We'll do this at a sociable and accommodating pace. Winter mountain kit and torches needed. Anyone dropping out needs to make their own way back to Abergavenny.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2968 1404, Start: SO 2968 1404
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 9200
- Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
Extra Somewhat Moorish, 22 miles, Saturday 3rd May 2025, Location, Details
Extra Somewhat Moorish, 22 miles, Saturday 3rd May 2025, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Park at Crickhowell Sports Centre, New Road, Crickhowell., SO219188
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: Over to the Lonely Shepherd and then a meandering walk across the moors as far as the Chartist's Cave, linking some points of interest, legend and history as we wander across an empty land.
- Notes: Often faint or non-existent paths, but generally ok walking apart from one impressive bit of bog to splodge through and some tussocky goodness. Maybe not for those who don't like off-path walking, but it isn't that bad. Exposed most of the day.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 219 188, Start: SO 219 188
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 2400
- Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
The Gwyn Matthews' Rhondda Rollercoaster, 26or16 miles, Saturday 10th May 2025, Location
- Changes: Enter via SI Entries https://www.sientries.co.uk/
- Description: Everyone's favourite lung bursting, leg smashing scenic tour of the Rhondda returns. Challenge yourself on a cheeky 16ml or go all out for 26ml taking you across the highs & lows, & back to the highs again of the Rhondda Valleys
- Notes: Online entries only (limit of 250) Entry includes a certificate for finishers, tea & toast at start, refreshments on the course & a hot meal at the finish