Walks Programme 2012

Sunday 20th May 2012  Sirhowy Valley Walk ,
26ml. 07.30 Tredegar Park c.p. Maps: Exp 13,152,166 Start GR ST293860. Minibus to Aneurin Bevan Memorial Stones then walk back along the Sirhowy Valley Walk. Phone Claire to book a place on the bus. C: Claire Murray & John Tinelli T: 01633 893710. Start location

Saturday 16th June 2012  Anyone Know A Stonemason? ,
24ml. 09.00 The Parrog, Newport. Map: Exp 35 Start GR SN052397. A walk on the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, visiting well preserved ancient hill forts, the source of Stonehenge's Bluestones, the summit of the county and the peaceful Gwaun Valley. C: Dave Morgan T: 01633 881690. Start location

Sunday 1st July 2012  Hugh's Cwm Yonder Walk ,
17ml. 09.00 Forestry Commission's Cwm Big, near Aberbeeg. Maps: Exp 13,152,166 Start GR SO205020. Via Silent Valley Nature Reserve, Blaina & Cwmtillery. C: Claire Murray T: 01633 893710. Start location

Tuesday 10th July 2012  Somewhere from Llangynidr on a Tuesday(3) ,
26ml. 09.00 from free c.p. in Llangynidr. Map: Exp 13 Start GR SO155196. 6380' asc. C: Dave Morgan T: 01633 881690. Start location

Saturday 14th July 2012  Sarn to Sea ,
26.5ml. 08.00 Llantwit Major train station c.p. (Fare around £3, parking free). Map: Exp 151 Start GR SS971689. Train to start then linear walk from Sarn to Llantwit Major following parts of the Sky to Sea walk. See local website or get train time from Liz near the date. C: Liz Jones T: 01656 749585. Start location

Saturday 21st July 2012  Big, Black & Beautiful ,
20-25ml. 08.30 Llanthony Abbey c.p. Map: Exp 13 Start GR SO288278. Including Loxidge Tump, Capel y Ffin, Pen y Gadair Fawr, Waun Fach, Pen Allt Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch, Crug Mawr & Pont Cadwgan. Taking in sections of challenge walks, past & present, in the Black Mountains and more besides, with over 6000' ascent. C: Hugh Woodford T: 01633 862481. Start location

Saturday 28th July 2012  The Usk Stroller ,
16ml. 09.00 from the Maryport Street, North c.p. (near Spar) Usk. Map: Exp 152 Start GR SO375007. C: Rob Wilkinson T: 01633 872183. Start location

Sunday 5th August 2012  Wales Coastal Path - Kenfig to Barry Island ,
33ml. 08.00 Barry Island. Map: Exp 151 Start GR ST114667. Meet at Barry Island rlwy stn - large c.p. on left (Turn under bridge at jct just before stn. Possible charge). Call John to book minibus to start. A splendid linear walk from Kenfig Pool Nature Reserve and all along the entire Glamorgan Heritage Coast. C: John Cunnane T: 01443 207836. Start location

Sunday 12th August 2012  The Valleys 100 Part 5 ,
21ml. 08.00 pontypool Leisure Centre. Map: Exp 152 Start GR SO285006. Sections 13 - 17 of the '2014 Valleys 100'. This is the final walk of the series and will see the group close the circle as the route returns to Pontypool. Walkers must book themselves on the walk either via phone or email. Just turning up will end in disappointment if all places have been taken. Bookings MUST BE IN 2 WEEKS BEFORE the walk at the VERY LATEST. WALK BEING LED BY ROB RICHARDSON. C: Dave Morgan T: 01633 881690. Start location

Saturday 18th August 2012  Baglan Bumpy Bimble ,
c21ml. 08:30 Meet at Gnoll Country Park. N.B. Parking charge circa £1. Map: Exp 165 Start GR SS766975. Around 5000' asc. Craig y Darren, Mynydd Dinas, Mynydd Emroch, Mynydd Bychan, Gyfylchi, and Cefn Morfydd. If challenged by the constabulary, explain that you're looking for Fairyland. It's on your left as you enter the park. C: Alun Jones T: 01656 749585. Start location

Sunday 26th August 2012  Doethie Wanderer ,
20ml. 9:30 Meet at the RSPB bird centre. Map: Exp 187 Start GR SN787471. Wandering the beautiful doethie valley and surrounding area 5000ft ascent, a few tricky river crossings. C: Jason Winney T: 07798 521550. Start location

Saturday 22nd September 2012  Dolgellau 40th Anniversary Weekend Away(Sat) ,
19 or 12.5ml. A weekend away based in Dolgellau. 19 miles on Sat & 12.5 on Sun. Phone or email for details. C: Claire Murray T: 01633 893710. Start location

Sunday 23rd September 2012  Dolgellau 40th Anniversary Weekend Away(Sun) ,
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