South Wales group walks in 2013 - select Leekman marker for details
Rhondda Castraorum, 16 miles, Saturday 5th January 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Lime Street car park, Ferndale, SS997969
- Description: A winter walk exploring little known paths, forestry and the banks of a delightful river. We might stop for a cheeky pint as well!.
- Notes: To locate the car park, drive north along Ferndale's High Street. As the road bends to the right just before a pedestrian crossing bear left into Strand. Take 2nd left into Wood Street. Then 1st left into Lime Street. Follow to end to reach car park.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 997 969, Start: SS 997 969
- Map(s): Explorer: 166
- Leader: David Morgan
Somewhere between Nowhere and Goodbye, 15 miles, Saturday 12th January 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park on A4069, SN730183
- Description: Exploring the Far West of the Brecon Beacons Tair Carn Isaf, Tair Carn Uchaf, Garreg Lwyd.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 730 183, Start: SN 730 183
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Leader: Jason Winney
Torfaen\'s slightly grand canyon, 15 miles, Sunday 27th January 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park in Pontnewynydd, SO272019
- Description: A couple more hidden gems from Torfaen's industrial past.
- Notes: A bitterly cold day on the hilltops. Warmer in the sheltered valleys. Only one shower hit us!!
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 272 019, Start: SO 272 019
- Map(s): Explorer: 152
- Leader: Hugh Woodford
She\'ll be Kymin round the mountain, 15 miles, Sunday 24th February 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cattle Market car park (charges may apply) Monmouth (by Waitrose)., SO505124
- Description: Kymin, Suck Stone and the Biblins.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 505 124, Start: SO 505 124
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: Hugh Woodford
When the Six Bells Toll, 22 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park in Canning Street, Cwm, SO183058
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 183 058, Start: SO 183 058
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Leader: John Tinelli
The Taith Torfaen, 27 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre car park, SO285006
- Description: 50 or 25 miles. The group's anytime challenge route. This is a supported walk with food and drink available. Please bring a mug. A voluntary contribution of £2 is suggested for each loop of the walk. 50ml route will be the northern loop followed by the southern loop. 25 mile loop will be the northern loop and finish, only to watch the 50 milers set off to complete the southern loop during the night!
- Notes: Due to heavy snow before and during the northern loop, for safety reasons the walk was abandoned just before the Whistle Inn. The main party followed the cycle route back to Pontypool. A small group ascended the Coity Mountain ridge where snow drifts made progress difficult, so the group descended to Varteg to finish via the cycle route.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 285 006
- Map(s): Landranger: 161, 171
- Leader: Dave Morgan
Three Castles Walk, 20 miles, Saturday 30th March 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Changes: Due to adverse ground conditions in the Black Mountains this walk replaced 'The Final Escalator' advertised in Strider
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Skenfrith Castle Car Park, SO457202
- Description: About 500 feet of ascent.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 457 202, Start: SO 457 202
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13, OL14
- Leader: Jason Winney
Women of the Barrows, 20 miles, Saturday 20th April 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The car park at the RSPB Nature Reserve in Ystradffin. Map: Exp 187 , SN787471
- Description: Though some of the quietest valleys of the Southern Elenydd Mountains towards Mynydd Mallaen and back via the Afon Cothi.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 787 471, Start: SN 787 471
- Map(s): Explorer: 187
- Leader: Jason Winney
Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday - 4, 26 miles, Tuesday 23rd April 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Free car park in Llangynidr, SO155196
- Description: Another circuit from Llangynidir. With 5200 feet of ascent.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Leader: Dave Morgan
Rail Ramblers Bus Trip, 18 miles, Saturday 4th May 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 08:50. At: Bus stop in Monnow Keep, Monmouth , SO504126
- Description: Bus to Chepstow, then back along the Wye Valley Walk. (Joint walk with rail ramblers).
- Notes: When we did the walk at the end of March, the nearby Cattle Market car park was £3.50 per day and the bus fare was £3.20. In the timetable the number 69 bus leaves at 08:55.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 504 126, Start: ST 532 937, Finish: SO 504 126
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: Claire Murray
Deja Vu, 15 miles, Sunday 5th May 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Cattle Market car park (charges may apply) Monmouth (by Waitrose), SO505124
- Description: Kymin, Suck Stone and Biblins (Joint walk with rail ramblers).
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 505 124, Start: SO 505 124
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: Claire Murray
Sculpture Culture, 12 miles, Monday 6th May 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Speech House Woodland car park , SO623124
- Description: Speech House, Cannop Ponds, Edge End and the Sculpture Trail (Joint walk with rail ramblers).
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 623 124, Start: SO 623 124
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: Claire Murray
South Wales at the Camel Teign Hundred, 100 miles, Saturday 25th May 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Wadebridge Town Hall, Jubilee Field, SW9901672286
- Description: Running checkpoint 1 at the Camel Teign hundred.
- Notes: Photographs at the checkpoint and during the event
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SW 99016 72286, Start: SW 99301 72168, Finish: SX 93870 73400
- Map(s): Explorer: 109, 108, OL28, 110. Landranger: 200, 201, 191, 192
- Leader: n/a
Ponds, Pools and Puddles, 22 miles, Sunday 2nd June 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Cowbridge Town Hall car park (Charges may apply, Contact leader), SS996747
- Description: Polishing off some of the remaining sections of the VMHT. The walk is in the 'rolling' countryside of the Vale and as such has very limited ascent. NB Still lambing season - dogs under close control, please.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 996 747, Start: SS 996 747
- Map(s): Explorer: 151
- Leader: Alun Jones
A Gallop around The Gower, 35 miles, Saturday 8th June 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pennard car park (charges apply) near Southgate, SS554874
- Description: Following the route of the much missed Gower Gallop.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 554 874, Start: SS 554 874
- Map(s): Explorer: 164
- Leader: Bob Smith
45 Miles for 45 Years, 45 miles, Sunday 30th June 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 06:30. At: Cwmcarn Scenic Drive Visitor Centre - Street Parking In Cwmcarn. Meet outside bottom car park at Cwmcarn Visitor Centre., ST230936
- Description: The Three Peaks of South Wales. Storey Arms to Cwmcarn via Pen y Fan, Blorenge and Twmbarlwm. Totally self supported walk. Minibus from Cwmcarn Visitor Centre to Storey Arms.
- Notes: Minibus from Cwmcarn Visitor Centre to Storey Arms. Places MUST be booked for this walk. Only 16 places. South Wales LDWA members have first choice. If all places not filled, the other LDWA members can book place after 20.06.13.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 230 936, Start: SN 988 198, Finish: ST 230 936
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13, 152
- Leader: Dave Morgan
Storey Arms to Llandovery, 30 miles, Saturday 20th July 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Changes: The advertised route was changed due to high temperatures. The new route was a circular walk starting from a car park north of the Storey Arms.
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Layby by Graig Cerrig Gleisiad., SN971222
- Description: 30 miles. 08.30 Layby by Graig Cerrig Gleisiad. Map: Exp 12 (GR SN971222). Via Fan Fawr, Fan Llia, Fan Nedd, Fan Ghyeric, Fan Hir, Fan Brehiniog, Picws Ddu, Fedw Fawr and Mynydd Myddfi, dropping down to Llandovery. 7800 feet of ascent. Return via minibus from Llandovery. You need to book a place so we can get minibus organised.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 971 222, Start: SN 971 222
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Leader: Jason Winney
Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday - 5, 23 miles, Tuesday 30th July 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Free car park in Llangynidr, SO155196
- Description: The final circuit from Llangynidir on a Tuesday with David Morgan. 4500 feet of ascent.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Leader: Dave Morgan
All \'Somewhere from Llangynidr\' walks, 20-26 (5 routes) miles, Wednesday 31st July 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Free car park in Llangynidr, SO155196
- Description: The five Llangynidr walks combined into one file
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Leader: Dave Morgan
Valleys 100 Part 5, 21 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre car park , SO285006
- Description: The Valleys 100, sections 13 to 17.
- Notes: Car sharing. Based on 5 people sharing 2 cars and multiples thereof. Phone to book a place at least 2 weeks before the walk.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 266 059, Finish: SO 285 006
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152
- Leader: Gwyn Matthews
Bob Smith\'s Birthday Walk, 18 miles, Tuesday 6th August 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: , SN982203
- Description: Tuesday 6th August was Bob Smith's 76th birthday and to celebrate this event several members of the group joined Bob for a walk in the less frequented area to the west of the Storey Arms. Following the steep climb up Fan Fawr the group made it's way to Fan Gyhirych via Fan llia, Fan Nedd and Fan Fraith. Following recent heavy rainfall, conditions underfoot were extremely wet, however the day itself was perfect for the occasion and the high cloud of the morning made way to a beautiful, sunny afternoon. The total distance was 18 miles with 5500ft of ascent. As a special treat Bob led the group through several bogs, swollen rivers and even followed a recognizable path for a short distance. The day was rounded off perfectly by a visit to the Nant Ddu Lodge for refreshments and, of course, a birthday cake for Bob.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 982 203, Start: SN 982 203
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Leader: Bob Smith
The Fan Dance, 32 miles, Saturday 10th August 2013, Route: (view, download)
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cil Sanws (small rough parking area by red and white gas pipe marker)., SO024089
- Description: Fan dancing LDWA style, across the moor to Penyfan, Fan Fawr, Ystradfellte, Hepste, Cadair Fawr, Penmoleallt back to Cil Sanws.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 024 089, Start: SO 024 089
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Leader: Jason Winney
Bumming Around the hills, 45 miles, Saturday 31st August 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Machen Village Hall. , ST209890
- Description: A figure 8 walk taking in Rhymney Ridgeway circuit and Tour des Cross keys, 9,500 feet of ascent. This is unsupported (No check Points) so bring enough food for the first leg and then at the cars re-supply your lunch boxes before setting off for the second leg.
- Notes: 17 walkers set off on the 27 mile loop, and 9 did the complete 45 mile route. A really splendid day in perfect conditions with a beautiful starlit night and great night time views everywhere in the Valleys. Our 100 will be great if we get conditions like these!!!
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
- Map(s): Explorer: 152, 166
- Leader: Jason Winney
Llangollen 1 - Classic Berwyns, 15 miles, Saturday 21st September 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park near Pistyll Rhaeadr, SJ076294
- Description: A peak bagging circular walk in the 'grassier Berwyn hills' with 4300 feet of ascent. Followed by a meal in a hostelry in Llangollen.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SJ 076 294, Start: SJ 076 294
- Map(s): Explorer: 235
- Leader: David Morgan
Llangollen 2, 13.5 miles, Sunday 22nd September 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llangollen Hostel, SJ214419
- Description: Exploring Trevor Rocks and Worlds end area, heading towards Horse Shoe Pass and the Llantisillio Hills. 3500 feet of ascent.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SJ 214 419, Start: SJ 214 419
- Map(s): Explorer: 256
- Leader: Jason Winney
30th Anniversary Walk, 23 miles, Saturday 28th September 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Machen Village Hall, ST209890
- Description: A repeat of the original walk to celebrate the group's 30th anniversary. We will follow 'most' of the original route. Different start venue due to issues with the fast food man at the Caerphilly Mountain car park.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
- Map(s): Explorer: 171
- Leader: David Morgan
Walk and AGM 2013, 15 miles, Sunday 20th October 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Woodlands Field Centre, Pen y Garn, Pontypool, SO287014
- Description: A circular walk followed by the AGM at 3pm.
- Notes: Please make every effort to attend the AGM and shape the way the group goes. This will be the last AGM before the Valleys 100, and information regarding the event will be provided.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 287 014, Start: SO 287 014
- Map(s): Landranger: 171
- Leader: Rob Wilkinson
All Around May Hill, 20 miles, Sunday 27th October 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at St John's church on the A40, west of Huntley, SO713195
- Description: Walk with Bristol and West group
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 713 195, Start: SO 713 195
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: John Roberts
Impromptu 45, 45 miles, Saturday 16th November 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: , ST228936
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 228 936, Start: SN 988 198, Finish: ST 228 936
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13, 152
- Leader: Alan Warrington
Cwmhir Christmas Cracker 2013, 22 miles, Saturday 7th December 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: From Llanbister, on the A483 between Newtown and Crossgates, SO108731
- Description: Figure of eight between Llanbister, Abbey-cwm-hir and Bwlch-y-sarnau
- Notes: Doing the event as a group walk
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 108 731, Start: SO 108 731
- Map(s): Landranger: 147, 148
- Leader: N/A
Redbrook Christmas Lunch (2013), 13 miles, Saturday 14th December 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Car park in Redbrook (£1 fee), SO536098
- Description: Heading towards Staunton and the surrounding area, Hearkening, Kymin, Newland . Followed by a Christmas meal. (You'll need to book your place).
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 098, Start: SO 536 098
- Map(s): Explorer: OL14
- Leader: Jason Winney
Black Mountains Volume 7 - The Final tops, 18 miles, Sunday 22nd December 2013, Route: (view, download), Photographs
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park at Blaen y Cwm, SO252284
- Description: Bagging the final peaks of the Black Mountains, Pen-y-Gadair Fawr, Crug Mawr, Table Mountain, Pen Cerrig Calch.
- Notes: There is a 1400 feet climb to Pen y Gadair from the very start. Bring headtorch.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 252 284, Start: SO 252 284
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13
- Leader: Jason Winney