South Wales LDWA

Cambrian Way Part 2, 22 miles, Saturday 25th January 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at Abergavenny Railway Station to catch the 08:34 to Pontypool. Train arrives at 08:44., SO305136
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking from Pontypool back to Abergavenny, the route goes over the Garn Fawr Ridge and up onto Sugarloaf and down to Forest Coalpit. We leave the Cambrian Way at Five Ways (SO285210) to get back to Abergavenny on foot via a suitable route.
• Notes: Costs of train is £5.30, the car park is chargable at £4 per day, best to find parking in surrounding side streets (as of August 2019) for the Abergavenny - Pontypool 08:34 service. Walkers could leave the route in Abergavenny which will make for a shorter 13 mile day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 305 136, Start: SO 300 003, Finish: SO 305 136
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Ascent (feet): B
• Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

Joining Up The Green Lines, 15 miles, Wednesday 12th February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Public car park (free) Maryport Street, Usk, SO376007
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Low level, Monkswood, Penperlleni, Prescoed, Llanbadoc. Taking in sections of Usk Valley Walk. Café at finish.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 376 007, Start: SO 376 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Hugh Woodford, Tel: 01633 862481, email: heatherhugh@hotmail.com

The Cwmdu Climber, 17 miles, Saturday 15th February 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pengenffordd. Car park is located on the north side of The Dragon's Back Inn on the A479. Parking is £2 for the day (honesty box). , SO173296
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Starting at the Dragon's Back Inn and taking the Y Grib ridge up to Waun Fach, before heading south along the ridge to Pen Gloch-y-pibwr. A short section of off-roading before picking up footpaths through Cwmdu, over Mynydd Llangorse and the final climb of Mynydd Troed. Spectacular views to be had and a pub at the end.
• Notes: Climbs/ decents are steep but grassy (no scree or scrambling involved). If the weather is too horrendous for the higher tops then we'll do a lower level walk and call it the Cwmdu Non-Climber.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 173 296, Start: SO 173 296
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4800
• Contact: Richard Brown, email: rjbrown2007@hotmail.co.uk

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk, 22 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Walking out to Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy from Rhayader, SN970681
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: starting on the Wye Valley Way we walk out to Y Gamriw and Gorllwyn, then following an unusual route to the bothy.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 970 681, Start: SN 970 681
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk Day 2, 15 miles, Sunday 23rd February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy, SN900704
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: rom FLluest Cwm-Bach we cross the Cwmystwyth Pass to eventually pick up the Wye Valley Way back to Rhayader
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 900 704, Start: SN 900 704
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550

Today I (Really) Want The Sky, 18 miles, Saturday 29th February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lay-by near Stanton, SO308217, SO308217
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A second attempt at the rain-battered and abandoned walk originally planned for October 2019. A new route connecting some old favourites. Circuit of Bryn Arw, Strawberry Cottage Wood, Cwmyoy church, Twyn y Gaer and Partishow Church.
• Notes: Quite a lot of ascent for a walk of this distance, although it is spread throughout the walk and usually on good paths. Please park at right angle to road to maximise parking, which is currently restricted at starting point.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4200
• Contact: Simon Pickering, Tel: 07812011589, email: sipickering@outlook.com

Spring Loosener 2020 - Deep Into The Black, 28 miles, Saturday 7th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Start in the lay-by the Tafarn-y-Garreg pub. Limited parking, so please park considerately/ car-share if possible., SN849171
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Limber up for spring with an epic trek of some lesser-walked areas of the Black Mountain. Cribarth, Cefn Carn Fadog, Garreg Las, Fan Brycheiniog, Moel Feity, Cefn Cul. Bleak, wild, beautiful country.
• Notes: This is winter walking in wild and exposed terrain, with no shelter. Only suitable for experienced LDWA walkers. You must be appropriately equipped and mindful that the weather can deteriorate rapidly whatever the forecast. We will be walking in the dark too. There is a lot of off-path walking, and the terrain is very boggy and 'tussocky' in places - boots and gaiters recommended. If the weather is truly foul, the walk may be modified on the day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 849 171, Start: SN 849 171
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5000
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

On the boardwalk (not under), 15 miles, Wednesday 11th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Street parking, Albany Street, opposite Sainsburys, Crindau, ST313897
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: River Usk, Caerleon, will include afternoon café stop.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 313 897, Start: ST 313 897
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Heather Woodford, Tel: 07867810908, email: heatherhugh@hotmail.com

The Whipping Tree, 19 miles, Saturday 14th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Talgarth car park, SO15303372, SO15303372
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Varied walk around Talgarth and the northern edge of the Black Mountains. Visits Rhos Fach common, the 'friendless' St Ellyw's Church, Y Grib and the Dragon's Back, Trefecca and, of course, the Whipping Tree - bring your own equipment.
• Notes: Some rough ground and paths. Likely to be muddy and wet in places
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 1530 3372, Start: SO 1530 3372
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: Simon Pickering, Tel: 07812011589, email: sipickering@outlook.com

Hots On For Nowhere, 25 miles, Wednesday 18th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Free Car Park, Llangynidir, SO156196
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A walk exploring a lesser walked area in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
• Notes: Bring a torch. We'll still be on GMT and not BST. What 3 Words Location: contoured.origins.best
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 156 196, Start: SO 156 196
• Map(s): Explorer: OL11. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3800
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Into The Valley, 21 miles, Saturday 28th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Public car park Heol y Cyw. Walkers should plan to be there 10 minutes before start of walk., SS946845
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Dipping in and out of the Garw and Ogwr valleys on the way to Llyndwr Fawr. Some decent climbs to get you in the mood for Spring walking.
• Notes: Although a moderate grade be aware that there will be some significant climbs en route.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 946 845, Start: SS 946 845
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Contact: Tony Alcock, Tel: 07957190222, email: apadecoration@btinternet.com

Houses Of The Holy - The Three Castles Walk, 20 miles, Wednesday 1st April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Skenfrith Castle Car Park, SO457202
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: An anti clockwise mid-week circuit of this classic walk.
• Notes: What 3 Words Location: expel.final.introduce
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 457 202, Start: SO 457 202
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13 OL14. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3563
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Boogie With Stu, 29 miles, Wednesday 8th April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Church Road, Lydney, SO633026
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• 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. What 3 Words Location: exploring.pricier.freezers
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 633 026, Start: SO 633 026
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4071
• Contact: David Morgan & Rod Hollands, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Back In Black, 15 miles, Wednesday 15th April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park, Pont Cadwgan, SO267251
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Heading north, as far as bothy at head of Grwynne Fawr reservoir.
• Notes: Steep ups & downs, some tricky bits underfoot, some bracken bashing.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 267 251, Start: SO 267 251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Hugh Woodford, Tel: 01633862481, email: heatherhugh@hotmail.com

Wellington Boot, 62.5 miles, Saturday 18th April 2020

• Description: See event website

Wellington Boot, 62.5 miles, Sunday 19th April 2020

• Description: See event website

Y 100 Sir Fynwy Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Saturday 2nd May 2020

• Description: The marshals' walk that group members arte invited to enter as all will be helping on the main event. Anybody who is not intending to enter is invited to make contact with Alwyn Nixon to provide assistance.

Y 100 Sir Fynwy Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Sunday 3rd May 2020

• Description: The marshals' walk that group members arte invited to enter as all will be helping on the main event. Anybody who is not intending to enter is invited to make contact with Alwyn Nixon to provide assistance.

Y 100 Sir Fynwy Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Monday 4th May 2020

• Description: The marshals' walk that group members arte invited to enter as all will be helping on the main event. Anybody who is not intending to enter is invited to make contact with Alwyn Nixon to provide assistance.

Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 23rd May 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Chepstow Comprehensive School, ST529943
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed. View the route
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: ST 529 943
• Map(s):
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Sunday 24th May 2020, Location

• Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed. LDWA members will be needed. View the route

Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Monday 25th May 2020, Location

• Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed. LDWA members will be needed. View the route

Gu Gu For Bortlett, 18 miles, Saturday 30th May 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell High School car park, SO21641856
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring the quiet Cwm Gu and Banw areas of the Allt Mawr Range of the Black Mountains. Long sections of pathless terrain which are not particularly difficult underfoot.
• Notes: A mixture of off and on path walking.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2164 1856, Start: SO 2164 1856
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

A Walk On The Wild Side, 32 miles, Saturday 6th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cefn Coed y Cymmer, by the entrance to the old quarry, parking can be found of the opposite side of the road., SO023089
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A repeat of the 2012 walk across the moors of the Brecon Beacons to the mountains in the North, returning over the open moors of Afon y Waun and Cadair Fawr. A lot of trackless open moor giving the sense of freedom and wide open views. Walkers can drop out at Storey Arms and catch the Merthyr bus back.
• Notes: Walk on the Wild Side is the second of the Three Tough Walks challenge.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 023 089, Start: SO 023 089
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

A North Wales Back Pack, 35 miles, Saturday 20th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Bethania, Nant Gwynant, there is a long layby by the chapel, SH626504
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A back pack out into the Moelwyns and Snowdon Range, some challenging terrain, rugged and trackless in places.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 626 504, Start: SH 626 504
• Map(s): Explorer: OL18
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Contact: Jason winney, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

The Butcombe Trail, 47,42,33,30,16 miles, Saturday 27th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Shipham Village Hall car park. £3 per car, please bring correct money and do not park anywhere else., ST444579
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A clockwise wander along the Butcombe Trail in the Mendips. Those that do not wish to do the full 47 miles can easily choose a shorter route. I can provide the routes but you will have to map read. Generally on easy going paths. The Trail visits 5 Butcombe Brewery owned pubs but I think we'll pass on getting a round in each time!
• Notes: Sainsburys in Cheddar (28 miles) can be used for a restock of provisions. It closes at 8pm, hence the early start.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 444 579, Start: ST 444 579
• Map(s): Explorer: 141 & 153. Landranger: 182
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5700
• Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: 07884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk

Celebration Day - West Yorkshire Weekend Return, 19 miles, Saturday 11th July 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor St, Abergavenny, SO297141
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A walk designed to showcase the area to the north of Abergavenny to our West Yorkshire LDWA guests. From Abergavenny, a climb to Sugar Loaf and descent to Cwm Bridge. The Beacons Way is joined on the second climb to Crug Mawr. The beautifully located Partrishow Church and its 15th century Rood Screen will be visited. The walk finishes by passing through Forest Coal Pit and Deri prior to returning to Abergavenny.
• Notes: Walk starts at 9am. *** due to height ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020

• Meet/Start time : Abergavenny
• Description: Further details to follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Ferne Davies

We Will Roam, 20 miles, Saturday 1st August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Erwood Station Car Park (free), SO089439
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A joint walk with our friends from Mid Wales LDWA. Exploring the gorgeous hills to the east of the River Wye.
• Notes: What 3 Words Location: splits.paddle.tend
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 089 439, Start: SO 089 439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3700
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Cambrian Way Part 3, 34 miles, Saturday 8th August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Queens Head Inn car park, Stanton, SO310221
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A long day in the Black Mountains, meeting at the Queens Head Inn, parking is £2 per car. We'll pickup the Cambrian Way from Five Ways and walk around to Crickhowell. From Crickhowell we'll take a bee line back to the cars.
• Notes: Bring more food than normal as we'll be out for a good while and additional water. There is no pre-treated water on route, water can be sourced from high streams and treated with puritabs if needs be.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 310 221, Start: SO 310 221
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

Cambrian Way Part 4, 30 miles, Saturday 22nd August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:10. At: Brecon Bus station, Stand 3, SO04822848
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking from Crickhowel back to Brecon on the Cambrian Way
• Notes: This is a walk using Public transport catching the X43 from Brecon, Interchange (Stand 3) to Crickhowel (07:30am bus arriving in Crickhowel at 08:08am) We walk to Storey Arms and then walk down to Brecon. There is plenty of free parking in the residential area's of Brecon, however, you may not be able to park near to the bus station so try and arrive with additional time for walking to the bus station from your car.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0482 2848, Start: SO 2179 1847, Finish: SO 0482 2848
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13,OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5400
• Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

Anghenfil, 32 miles, Saturday 19th September 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanvihangel Crucorney, find somewhere to park near the church, SO326206
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A walk out to Lord Herefords Knob from Llanvihangel Crucorney, a demanding route as there is little escape other than a very long walk along the road back to the cars. (One option for those who fancy a shorter day out would be to car share and leave a car out at Gospel Pass)
• Notes: This is the third walk in the tough walks series and a badge will be issued to those who complete the three walks.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 326 206, Start: SO 326 206
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

Three Circles of Machen, Various miles, Saturday 3rd October 2020, Location

• Description: Three Circles of Machen Challenge Walk
• Notes: Please put the date in your diaries. South Wales LDWA members will be asked to marshal on the day to ensure the smooth running of the event.

Cambrian Way Part 5, 32 miles, Saturday 10th October 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Llandovery, by the West End Cafe, TBC
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking the Cambrian way over two days with an over night stop in the mountains
• Notes: This is a car share, however it only takes 30 mins to drive from Llandovery to Storey Arms.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: Invalid, Start: Invalid
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 7800
• Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com

AGM & Walk, Saturday 24th October 2020

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Rob Richardson

A Wiltshire 50 - Trek or Treat, 50 miles, Saturday 31st October 2020

• Notes: http://www.ldwa.org.uk/wiltshire

A Wiltshire 50 - Trek or Treat, 50 miles, Sunday 1st November 2020

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Saturday 1st May 2021

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Sunday 2nd May 2021

Trans-Pennine 100 Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Monday 3rd May 2021

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Saturday 29th May 2021

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Sunday 30th May 2021

Trans-Pennine 100, 100 miles, Monday 31st May 2021