South Wales LDWA

Rude Awakening - The Pudding Puncher, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd January 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Machen Village Hall, ST209891
• Description: Various tracks in the surrounding area with some good climbs.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 891, Start: ST 209 891
• Map(s): Explorer: 152,166. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Jason

Waterfalls, Waterfalls and more Waterfalls, 14 miles, Saturday 9th January 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Craig-y-Dinas car park, SN912079
• Description: A clockwise walk visiting waterfalls in the Glyn-neath and Ystradfellta region
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 912 079, Start: SN 912 079
• Map(s): Explorer: 12
• Leader: John Tinelli

Can't See The Wentwood For The Trees, 15 miles, Saturday 16th January 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Foresters Oaks car park, ST429939
• Description: Winter Wentwood forest walk
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 429 939, Start: ST 429 939
• Map(s): Landranger: 171
• Leader: David Morgan

Back To Work, 15 miles, Wednesday 20th January 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pontnewydd Park car park, ST289964
• Description: Visiting places of my work as a Countryside Warden, including the canal and a local nature reserve.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 289 964, Start: ST 289 964
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Hugh

No Boots Required, 15 miles, Saturday 23rd January 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Risca Leisure Centre car park, ST260901
• Description: A semi-urban walk to Tredegar House via Mescoed Wood, Allt yr yn and the Gaer. Returning through Rhiwderin and Fox Wood. Tea/coffee stop at Tredegar House for lunch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 260 901, Start: ST 260 901
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Claire & Grae

Valley Hopping, 17 miles, Saturday 30th January 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Blackmill cattle market, SS933867
• Description: Walking up the Llynfi valley, crossing into the steepsided Garw, up and over Mynydd Llangeinor, dropping into the Ogmore valley and climbing steeply out of it to eventually drop down into Blackmill.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 933 867, Start: SS 933 867
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Arny

Pontypool to Abergavenny, c20 miles, Saturday 6th February 2016, Location

• Changes: This walk was cancelled at short notice due to illness.
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO285006
• Description: A linear walk from Pontypool. We walk out to Abergevenny over various tops and finish on the Sugarloaf, Skirrid and Skirrid Fach to catch the train back to Pontypool.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 285 006
• Map(s): Explorer: 13, 152
• Leader: Jason

Reduced Ross Round Variant, 18 miles, Saturday 13th February 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Wilton car park off B4260, SO593239
• Description: The original Ross Round, minus the sewage works, but adding another hill.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 593 239, Start: SO 593 239
• Map(s): Explorer: 14
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Roundabout Llandegveth Reservoir 2016, 17 miles, Wednesday 17th February 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: From car park near Sluvad Water Treatment Works, ST322992
• Description: An undulating circuit of Llandegveth Reservoir, across farmland & through some fabulous woodlands
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 322 992, Start: ST 322 992
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Hugh

Winter on the Glamorgan Coast, 26.5 miles, Saturday 20th February 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:45. At: Bridgend railway station, SS907798
• Description: Walk a marathon from Bridgend to Barry and save £1 on your return train fare! May be a short section of 'night' walking. Some of South Wales best coastline and hidden gems
• Notes: To clarify, the walk starts in Bridgend and finishes in Barry. A train arrives at Bridgend just prior to the start of the walk. Suggested train times will be provided in the group e-mail prior to the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 907 798, Start: SS 907 798, Finish: ST 107 672
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Mike

The Final TTN Recce, 26 miles, Tuesday 23rd February 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park, SO285006
• Description: The Taith Torfaen is being held on the weekend 9th / 10th April. The purpose of this walk is to make a final check of the TTN route description.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 285 006
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 152
• Leader: David Morgan

Rhayader Winter Round About, 20+15 miles, Saturday 27th February 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: Walk Start Location has changed to the Chapel on the Dam at Caban Coch Reservoir, SN908638, Please meet at new location for 09:30am, Leader will meet anyone who would have not seen this update at original location in Rhayader, then meet group at the Chapel
• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Chapel on the Dam at Caban Coch Reservoir, SN908638
• Description: 20+ miles on Saturday, out to a remote Bothy called Moel Prysgau located near the remote top of Garn Gron. The route takes us up the remote Rhiwnant Valley and on to Drygarn Fawr, the Irfon Valley, eventually coming to the Bothy at the head of the Afon Towy. (Continued on Sunday 28 Feb).
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 908 638, Start: SN 908 638
• Map(s): Explorer: 187, 200, 213
• Leader: Jason winney

Black Mountain Side, 19 miles, Saturday 27th February 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Byefield Lane (free) c.p. Tudor Street, Abergavenny, SO296141
• Description: We visit Mynydd Pen-y-fal, descend to Llanbedr and explore Crug Mawr. We will be become spiritual at Partrishow before returning to the start via Deri.
• Notes: Apologies to Jason for leading a walk when he has a weekend planned. I can't make the weekend away due to family commitments and am aware that others in the group want to have a local walk on Saturday 27th.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 296 141, Start: SO 296 141
• Map(s): Landranger: 161
• Leader: David Morgan

Rhayader Winter Round About (continued), 15+ miles, Sunday 28th February 2016

• Meet/Start time : Bothy at the head of the Afon Towy
• Description: (Continued from Saturday 27 Feb). From the Bothy to the Claerwen Dam via Afon Arban and follow (initially) the Afon Claerwen, onwards towards Cnwch then a large loop around back to the cars.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s): Explorer: 187, 200, 213
• Leader: Jason Winney

Satellites, 20 miles, Saturday 5th March 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Brecon, SO024248
• Description: There are many small Satellite hills around Brecon that get missed out because of the Honey Pots, this walk intends to explore those small hills.
• Notes: Contact Jason for the start grid reference.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 024 248, Start: SO 024 248
• Map(s): Explorer: 12
• Leader: Jason

Torfaen Trail (South), 15 miles, Saturday 12th March 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Free car park east of Cwmbran railway station (not the railway car park), ST300958
• Description: The southern loop of the Torfaen Trail. (No connection with the Taith Torfaen).
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 300 958, Start: ST 300 958, Finish: ST 299 958
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Claire & Grae

Forest of Dean by Royal Appointment, 15 miles, Wednesday 16th March 2016, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cyril Hart Arboretum car park, NE of Speech House, SO623123
• Description: A walk through the Forest, taking in Ruspidge, Blakeneyhill Wood, New Fancy View, Parkend, Nagshead Plantation, Cannop Ponds, Cyril Hart Arboretum.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 623 123, Start: SO 623 123
• Map(s): Explorer: 14
• Leader: Heather

New Kilgwrrwg, 20 miles, Sunday 20th March 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Wern y Cwm, ST468976
• Description: From c.p. we walk out to Kilgwrrwg, Wolvesnewton, Cobblers Plain, Penterry, Tintern.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 468 976, Start: ST 468 976
• Map(s): Explorer: 14
• Leader: Jason

Rhondda Rollercoaster Marshals' Walk 2016, 26.5 miles, Saturday 26th March 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: From car park at Trehafod Community Village Hall (behind McColls Store)., ST046909
• Description: 5,000 feet of ascent.
• Notes: Leave A470 at Pontypridd and follow the signs for the Rhondda valleys. 0.75ml after Hopkinstown, L into Trehafod village.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 046 909, Start: ST 046 909
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Gwyneth

Woodland, Wireworks and Worship, 23 miles, Saturday 2nd April 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Fedw Wood car parking area, ST506984
• Description: A walk through the wooded and pastoral landscape of Monmouthshire taking in some of its industrial and ecclesiastical history. Chepstow Park, Fedw and Ravensnest Woods, as well as the Golden and Angidy Valleys, passing churches at Penterry and Kilgwrrwg
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 506 984, Start: ST 506 984
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Trampled Under Foot, 29 miles, Tuesday 5th April 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Church Road, Lydney, SO633026
• Description: 29 miles exploring the first half of the Wye Forest 50 to Brockweir and then return across country.
• Notes: Park in layby outside church.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 633 026, Start: SO 633 026
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Leader: David Morgan

The Taith Torfaen 2016, 52 miles, Saturday 9th April 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: WestMonmouth School, Pontypool, SO283002
• Description: Challenge event organised by South Wales LDWA
• Notes: See Taith Torfaen
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 283 002, Start: SO 283 002
• Map(s):
• Leader: N/A

The Taith Torfaen 2016 - day 2, 52 miles, Sunday 10th April 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: West Monmouth School, Pontypool, SO283002
• Description: Challenge event organised by South Wales LDWA
• Notes: See Taith Torfaen
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 283 002, Start: SO 283 002
• Map(s):
• Leader: N/A

Small but Beautifully Formed, 17 miles, Wednesday 13th April 2016, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park at Forest Coal Pit, SO292200
• Description: Approx 4000' asc taking in the summits of Bryn Arw, Gaer, Crug Mawr & Sugar Loaf.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 292 200, Start: SO 292 200
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 13
• Leader: Hugh

West out of Cwm, 25 miles, Saturday 16th April 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Cwm car park by football field., SO180058
• Description: The Domen, Mynydd Bedwelty, Rhymney bent iron arch and following Rhymney Ridgeway, Cefn Brithdr to Manmoel.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 058, Start: SO 180 058
• Map(s): Explorer: 13, 166
• Leader: John Tinelli

Go on, gorge yourself!, 18 miles, Sunday 24th April 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Park around the green near the Star Inn, Pill, ST525758
• Description: From Pill, through the Avon Gorge to explore adjacent green spaces west of Bristol returning via Failand.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 525 758, Start: ST 525 758
• Map(s): Explorer: Exp 154,155
• Leader: John Roberts

Over the hills and far away, 43 miles, Saturday 30th April 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Barry Sidings Countryside Park, ST054908
• Description: Preparation for 'The Big One' in a month's time. A circuit of our Rhondda hills with 8500 feet ascent. Self supported with an opportunity to replenish at 19 miles. Brisk pace. Exposed route so please ensure rucksack is appropriately packed. Opportunity for guests to leave walk after either 12.5 and walk 2.5 miles downhill to Ton Pentre Train Station or 24 miles and walk downhill 1 mile to Treherbert Train Station and catch trains back to Trehafod. Pub Stop with 5.5 miles to go!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 054 908, Start: ST 054 908
• Map(s): Explorer: Exp 166. Landranger: 170
• Leader: David Morgan

Bluebells and Summits, 15 miles, Wednesday 4th May 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Parc Cefn Onn car park, ST179836
• Description: Caerphilly Summits short route via Rudry Common, Mynydd Machen and Ruperra Castle
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 179 836, Start: ST 179 836
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 152, 166. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Rob Richardson

The Full Rossy, 26 miles, Saturday 7th May 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Far end of car park (pay & display), off Wilton Road, SO593239
• Description: Start point is just off Wilton Road after crossing Wye Bridge. The walk is very varied with some lovely locations, including May Hill. Plenty of hills to keep you happy!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 593 239, Start: SO 593 239
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Scenes of Cwmcarn, 13 miles, Wednesday 11th May 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cwmcarn Rugby & Bowls Club car park , ST215941
• Description: Cwmcarn, Wattsville, Ynysddu, Wylie, taking in sections of Ebbw Valley Walk, Raven Walk, Twmbarlwm Trek, Where Ravens Dare, Caerphilly Summits
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 215 941, Start: ST 215 941
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, 16 miles, Saturday 21st May 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pen y Fan Pond car park (charges apply), SO199006
• Description: High level walk heading north to Ebbw Vale and Y Domen Fawr, taking in a section of Ebbw Valley Walk and some of the finer parts of Ebbw Vale.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 199 006, Start: SO 199 006
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Claire Murray

The CTL Stroller, 17 miles, Saturday 4th June 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Village Hall Car Park at Dingestow , SO458103
• Description: From Dingestow, climb towards Cwmcarvan church and on to historic Trellech and hilly Llanishen before returning through gentle Monmouthshire countryside and a possible stop at The Somerset Arms, close to our car park.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 458 103, Start: SO 458 103
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 14
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Western Valleys and Ridges, 17 miles, Wednesday 8th June 2016, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Waste ground off A4046 nr Aberbeeg Roundabout , SO206020
• Description: A much repeated old favourite, taking in Cwm, Cwm Merddog nature reserve, Blaina, Cwmtillery, Llanhilleth, Aberbeeg
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 206 020, Start: SO 206 020
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Gower Gallop, 30 miles, Saturday 11th June 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pennard Car Park, near Southgate. Car Park Charges apply., 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: Claire Murray

Social Weekend Dartmoor - Saturday Walk, 23 miles, Saturday 18th June 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Okehampton Railway Station , SX592944
• Description: From Okehampton, out to Yes Tor, High Willhays, Widgery Cross and return via the Two Castles Way
• Notes: Group subsidy will apply for social weekend. To qualify for payment please contact committee members who can explain criteria
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SX 592 944, Start: SX 592 944
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 28
• Leader: Jason Winney

Social Weekend Dartmoor - Sunday Walk, 14 miles, Sunday 19th June 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Okehampton Railway Station, SX592944
• Description: From Okehampton we seek The Irishman's Wall,, Little Hound Tor and South Hawton Common, finishing off on the Tarka Trail.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SX 592 944, Start: SX 592 944
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 28
• Leader: Jason Winney

Taith Torfaen Marshals' Walk, 52 miles, Saturday 25th June 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Log Cabin, Woodlands Field Recreation Park Community Centre, Folly View, Penygarn, Pontypool, NP4 8BU , SO287014
• Description: The Taith Torfaen Marshals' Walk, for those who helped run the event on the 9/10th April. This is a 24 hour event. Rod Hollands is co-ordinating the mobile checkpoints to provide support to the entrants. Badge & certificate to all who complete the challenge. It is hoped that with sufficient support, walkers can walk the event at their own pace
• Notes: If you didn't help marshal main event please don't ask to enter. This is for people who gave up their weekend to put the Taith Torfaen on for our guests. Any person who can offer support to Rod by running a checkpoint please make contact with him
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 287 014, Start: SO 287 014
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 13, 152, 166. Landranger: 171, 161
• Leader: Rod Hollands

Taith Torfaen Marshals' Walk - Day 2, 52 miles, Sunday 26th June 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : , SO287014
• Description: See the details for day 1 on Saturday, 25th June 2016
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 287 014, Start: SO 287 014
• Map(s):
• Leader: Rod Hollands

Llangattock By Torchlight, 22 miles, Saturday 2nd July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Public Car Park: Pay & Display, Crickhowell, SO219183
• Description: Llangattock, Llangynidr, Bwlch, Cwmdu, plus a section of the Beacons Way. Bring a torch as we enter a cave on the Llangattock escarpment
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 219 183, Start: SO 219 183
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 13
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Supertramp Connection, 20 miles, Saturday 9th July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Public free Car Park on Stinchcombe Hill Golf Course, ST743983
• Description: Dursley Stinchcombe Hill, Dursley, Uley Bury fort, Owlpen, the mighty FGR, Nailsworth, Horsley, Shadwell, Whiteway
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 743 983, Start: ST 743 983
• Map(s): Explorer: 167 / 168
• Leader: John Roberts

Magical Mystery Tour, 15+ miles, Wednesday 13th July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llanthony Abbey Car Park, SO288278
• Description: No set route, just where the fancy takes the leader on the day
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 288 278, Start: SO 288 278
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 13
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Severn Crossing, 20 miles, Saturday 16th July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Chepstow: Park in road by Home Base or Caerwent Lane, NP16 5TY , ST538917
• Description: Walk over Severn Bridge on Right Hand Side to Aust. Follow Severn way, Jubilee Way to Wale Warth, Cowhill, Old Down, Catherine Hill, Northwick, Old Passage and return to Aust and Severn Bridge on opposite side
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 538 917, Start: ST 538 917
• Map(s): Explorer: 167
• Leader: Phil King

Wrecks and Relics Pt 1, 17 miles, Wednesday 20th July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pont ar Daf Car Park (The one with the toilets)., SN988199
• Description: A tour of the central Beacons visiting a couple of the high ground air crash sites. Approx 4000ft of ascent. Part one in a series.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 988 199, Start: SN 988 199
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Slightly Harder 45, 45 miles, Saturday 23rd July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park NP4 8AT , SO285006
• Description: Reverse route of last year's 40 miler with extra loop around Llandegfedd. So, New Inn, Monkswood, Goytre, Coed Bwynedd, Clytha, Usk Valley Way, Llanellen, Llanfoist, The Incline, Keeper's Pond and then choice of routes
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 285 006
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Beacons Way Part 1, 25 miles, Saturday 30th July 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Crickhowell High School Car Park, SO216185
• Description: Walking the Beacons Way from Abergavenny to Crickhowell visiting Llanthony Priory & Partishow Church on route
• Notes: A minibus to take walkers from Crickhowell to Abergavenny. Please book yourself on minibus with Jason
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 296 141, Finish: SO 216 185
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Fforest Fawr, c27 miles, Saturday 6th August 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car Park opposite the Storey Arms on A470, SN983203
• Description: Exploring the Fforest Fawr region. Fan Frynych, Fan Gihirych, Ystradfellte and finish on Fan Fawr. A lesser trodden area of the Beacons
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 983 203, Start: SN 983 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 12
• Leader: Mike Batt

Black Mountains Circular, 26 miles, Saturday 13th August 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet in Llanbedr by the church, please could you try and park carefully in the village., SO239203
• Description: A circular walk taking in the principle peaks of the Black Mountains
• Notes: The Moelwyns Back Pack had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and this walk has been put in its place.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 239 203, Start: SO 239 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Rhymney Valley Roundabout, 26 miles, Saturday 20th August 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Lisvane and Thornhill Station car park (free), ST178835
• Description: A repeat of one of the South Wales group classics. Following the ridgeway to Caerphilly Common and Mynydd Meio, then Mynydd Eglwysilan. Onto Mynydd Machen via Ystrad Mynach and return through Rudry.
• Notes: Undulating route with approx 5000ft ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 178 835, Start: ST 178 835
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, 166. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Beacons Way Part 2, 26.5 miles, Saturday 27th August 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pont ar Daf Car Park, A470, SN988198
• Description: Continuing the Beacons Way from Crickhowell to Storey Arms; on the way visit the Llangattock Escarpment and the summits of the Central Beacons Massif
• Notes: A minibus to take walkers from Pont ar Daf to Crickhowell. Please book yourself on the minibus with Jason
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 988 198, Start: SO 218 186, Finish: SN 988 198
• Map(s): Explorer: OL 12, 13
• Leader: Jason Winney

A Sundae on a Saturday, 15-16 miles, Saturday 3rd September 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rogerstone Rlwy Stn., ST262890
• Description: Mynydd Machen, Twyn yr Oerfel, Trethomas, a stop at an ice cream parlour (bring money) and return via Fox Hill
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 262 890, Start: ST 262 890
• Map(s): Explorer: 152,166
• Leader: Claire & Grae

Magnificent 7, 23 miles, Sunday 11th September 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:45. At: Blaen-y-cwm car park, SO252284
• Description: 23 miles 5300ft ascent visiting 7 summits including Waun Fach, Pen Cerrig-calch, Crug Mawr and Chwarel y Fan.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 252 284, Start: SO 252 284
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Leader: David Bingham

Ludlow Weekend - Day 1, 21-23 miles, Saturday 17th September 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:45. At: Outside Ludlow Castle, SO508746
• Description: S Wales group weekend away
• Notes: South west to Croft Ambrey and Aymestrey, then on to Wigmore, Burrington, Downton Castle and Bromfield. Some flat bits !
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 508 746, Start: SO 508 746
• Map(s): Explorer: 203
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Ludlow Weekend - Day 2 The blue remembered hills, 17 miles, Sunday 18th September 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Clee St Margaret Village Hall, SO565843
• Description: Titterstone Clee, Brown Clee, Abdon Burf,and including Nordy Bank, The Lurkeys, The Thrift, Pel Beggar and other delights. Spectacular views are expected. Tea and biscuits in village hall to finish.
• Notes: The village hall is signposted in the lanes around the village.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 565 843, Start: SO 565 843
• Map(s): Landranger: 137
• Leader: John Roberts

Black Mountains - The Pilgrimage to Partishow, 30 miles, Saturday 24th September 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Park in the Bailey car park in Abergavenny, SO296139
• Description: Walking from the car park out to Crug Mawr and Partishow Church
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 296 139, Start: SO 296 139
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Norwegian Wood, 18 miles, Saturday 1st October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Kerne Bridge picnic site (signposted Bishopswood Village Hall), SO582188
• Description: In search of the best woodpile. Takes in Coppet Hill, Hope Mansell, Knacker's Hole Grove.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 582 188, Start: SO 582 188
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Heather Holmes

AGM Walk, c12 miles, Saturday 8th October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rudry Parish Hall, ST192872
• Description: In the hills above Caerphilly with some good wooded tracks
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 192 872, Start: ST 192 872
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 171
• Leader: Rob Richardson

On the doorstep, 15 miles, Wednesday 12th October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Public car park, Old Cwmbran, ST293947
• Description: Some lesser walked areas in and around Cwmbran. Canal, Thornhill, Blaen Bran, Twmbarlwm, Castell y Bwch, Hollybush, Ty Coch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 293 947, Start: ST 293 947
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Heather Holmes

Beacons Way Part 3, 25 miles, Saturday 15th October 2016, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Part 3 of the Beacons way; Pont ar Daf to Llanddeusant, SN776245
• Description: Walking from Pont Ar Daf to Llanddeusant, crossing the remote Forest Fawr Range of the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 776 245, Start: SN 982 203, Finish: SN 776 245
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Jason Winney

Hannah's Fab 40 - Day 1, 26 miles, Saturday 22nd October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Start at Lamb and Flag Inn on North Street, Rhayader., SN971681
• Description: Going postal - linking up some remote addresses from my days as a postie.
• Notes: Shorter route available led by Rod Hollands
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 971 681, Start: SN 971 681
• Map(s): Explorer: 200. Landranger: 147
• Leader: Hannah

Hannah's Fab 40 - Day 2, 14 miles, Sunday 23rd October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Start at the Lamb and Flag Inn on North Street, Rhayader , SN971681
• Description: Walk around the reservoir in Elan Valley
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 971 681, Start: SN 971 681
• Map(s): Explorer: 200. Landranger: 147
• Leader: Hannah

The Last Walk of Summertime, 20 miles, Saturday 29th October 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Car Park at the northern end of the football pitch in Redbrook [charges may apply] Access from A466, SO536099
• Description: Autumn colours in the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, with some climbs to improve the views.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 099, Start: SO 536 099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Leader: Shirley Hume

A Swift Stroll around Stroud, 20 miles, Saturday 5th November 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: 01453 824649 Will confirm train times nearer the time.
• Meet/Start time : 00:08. At: Stonehouse train station , SO808053
• Description: A circular walk exploring the hills and valleys of Stroud going up to Haresfield Beacon and back across the common.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 808 053, Start: SO 808 053
• Map(s): Explorer: 179
• Leader: Mandy Lodge

Autumn splendour in Lasgarn Wood, 15 miles, Wednesday 9th November 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Public car park, Abersychan, SO269033
• Description: Autumn colours of the beeches in Lasgarn Wood. Taking in Cwmavon & Varteg.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 269 033, Start: SO 269 033
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Monmouthshire Way Part 1, 17 miles, Saturday 12th November 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Cattle Market Car Park, Monmouth. Car Park Fees Apply, SO505124
• Description: The first of several walks of the Monmouthshire Way, a walk designed by David Morgan that explores the ancient county of Monmouthshire.
• Notes: A minibus will take walkers from Monmouth to Chepstow Leisure Centre and we will then walk back to our cars. Please book your space with David ASAP. Please bring a torch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 505 124, Start: ST 529 943, Finish: SO 505 124
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162
• Leader: David Morgan

Abergavenny Platinum, 17 miles, Saturday 19th November 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Byefield Lane car park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: Linear walk from Llanthony Priory to Abergavenny via Bal Mawr, Pen Cerrig-calch and Sugar Loaf.
• Notes: Car share to Llanthony Priory. Please note approx 5000ft ascent. Bring a torch. No phone calls after 9pm.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 288 278, Finish: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Leader: Angela Williams

Coety Circuit, 21.5 miles, Saturday 26th November 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Parking area near Varteg school. If approaching from the south it is on the right but easy to miss., SO2659505895
• Description: Clockwise circuit on the hills and ridges around the Coety Mountain.
• Notes: Bring a torch in case we finish in the dark.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 26595 05895, Start: SO 266 059
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152. Landranger: 161, 171 (short dist
• Leader: Gerry Jackson

Tour des Talgarth, 27 miles, Saturday 3rd December 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: This walk, originally planned for 19 November 2016, replaced the Group Outing to the Cwmhir Christmas Cracker
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at the car park in Talgarth, SO152337
• Description: An interesting circuit East of the Epynt, walking up to Mynydd Forest, Cefn Llwydallt, Llandyfalle Hill.
• Notes: Bring a headtorch
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 152 337, Start: SO 152 337
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 188
• Leader: Jason Winney

Here's looking at yew, 15 miles, Wednesday 7th December 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Public car park, Maryport Street, Usk, SO376007
• Description: In search of the venerable yews of Bettws Newydd. Along the Usk Valley Walk and return via Gwehelog.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 376 007, Start: SO 376 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Christmas Walk, 11 miles, Saturday 10th December 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Redbrook Car park (Chargeable), SO536099
• Description: From Redbrook we walk out to Penallt Chapel and through various woodlands to come back on the Offa's Dyke
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 099, Start: SO 536 099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Jason Winney

Escape from Christmas shopping, 13 miles, Saturday 17th December 2016, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Layby near Stanton, SO308217
• Description: Night walk after most shops have closed. Lower level option if wet.
• Notes: Hope to stop for a pint in Llanthony.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Hugh & Heather

Christmas Day Ramble, 7 miles, Sunday 25th December 2016, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:30. At: Car park on Hall's Rd Terrace near Pontywaun Spiritual Church, ST220925
• Description: An amble around Cwmcarn.
• Notes: Bring lunch. Joint walk with Islwyn Ramblers.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 220 925, Start: ST 220 925
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Grae Yeandle & Anne Beaugie