Gallow’s Pole, 50 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019,
Location, Details
Gallow’s Pole, 50 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00:00, Free Car Park just off main road in Undy. 100 yards past green flower shop if travelling east through village., ST429869
Description: A tough winter 50 mile walk for experienced South Wales LDWA members only. Self supported but with the potential for a mobile checkpoint. 6200 ft ascent.
Notes: This walk will be hard but will be led at moderate pace. It is on paths throughout the route but it is in the middle of winter and walkers will need to be fully equipped with winter equipment and this will include torches for both advertised distances. Attendees will have to make arrangements to return to Undy if they decide to leave the walk.
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
Marshals’ Walk for Gwyn Matthews’ Rhondda Rollercoaster, 16 miles, Wednesday 20th March 2019,
Location, Details
Marshals’ Walk for Gwyn Matthews’ Rhondda Rollercoaster, 16 miles, Wednesday 20th March 2019,
Location
Meet at: 00:00:09, Car park near the river, behind residential properties close to Trehafod Community village hall, accessed down Bethseda street & left at end, ST046908
Description: Marshals walk following the 16 mile Rhondda Rollercoaster route in the Rhondda valleys.
2019 Spring Loosener, c33 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2019,
Location, Details
2019 Spring Loosener, c33 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00:00, Car park at Blaen-y-Cwm. The upper car park in the Mynydd Du forest., SO253285
Description: Limber up for spring in the Black Mountains. A tough start over Chwarel y Fan into the Vale of Ewyas and then over Offa's Dyke into the Ochon Valley. Up the Catsback to Black Hill and then a long sweep over the tops to Hay Bluff, Twmpa, Rhos Dirion, Waun Fach, and Pen Cerrig Calch, Across to Pen Twyn Mawr and finish on Pen y Gadair Fawr.
A very tough walk, will finish in the dark, full winter gear please.
Notes: This route has a number of escape options, the most obvious being a descent down the Grwyne Fawr valley back to the start - about 20 miles circular. You are welcome to join the walk for part of the way and navigate your own way back.
Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: batt_michael@hotmail.com
Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Saturday 30th March 2019,
Location, Details
Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Saturday 30th March 2019,
Location
, Skipton Area. Travelodge in Skipton will be the base for accommodation., sd973523
Description: This will be a weekend away for the South Wales LDWA as we are being hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA. Later in the year, South Wales LDWA will host West Yorkshire LDWA.
Notes: Walking in the Yorkshire Dales National Park hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA.
Grid reference(s):Meet: sd973523, Start: sd973523
Map(s):
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Sunday 31st March 2019,
Location, Details
Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Sunday 31st March 2019,
Location
, Skipton Area. Travelodge in Skipton will be the base for accommodation., sd973523
Description: This will be a weekend away for the South Wales LDWA as we are being hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA. Later in the year, South Wales LDWA will host West Yorkshire LDWA.
Notes: Walking in the Yorkshire Dales National Park hosted by West Yorkshire LDWA.
Grid reference(s):Meet: sd973523, Start: sd973523
Map(s):
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Meet at: 00:00:08, Car park behind flats/houses near Trehafod Community Village Hall, accessed via Bethesda Street off the main Trehafod Road., ST046908
2020 Hundred RC – Part 4 Queens Head – Pandy, 21 miles, Saturday 20th April 2019,
Location, Details
2020 Hundred RC – Part 4 Queens Head – Pandy, 21 miles, Saturday 20th April 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at The Lancaster Arms where we Car share to the Queens Head (3 miles drive) We then walk back to the Lancaster Arms, SO333218
Description: Walking from the Queens Head (£2 charge for car) to Pandy on the 2020 100 route. (The Queens Head is not on the route but is the only place to park in the area)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com
GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019,
Location, Details
GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30:00, SS803864. Exit M4 Junction 38 onto A48 east. After 100 yards turn left and follow road round left to car parking spaces on right next to lake. DO NOT go into Margam Park or Abbey. Room for about 12 cars so car sharing advised., SS802864
Description: Walking less visited western areas on paths, tracks and open ground. An ideal walk for those wishing to up their mileage distances on varied terrain.
Hadrian Hundred Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Saturday 4th May 2019
A friendless pilgrimage - another ABC tour of Monmouthshire, 23 miles, Saturday 4th May 2019,
Location, Details
A friendless pilgrimage - another ABC tour of Monmouthshire, 23 miles, Saturday 4th May 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30:00, Chepstow Road car park, Raglan, SO414076
Description: An ecclesiastical journey through the rolling countryside of central Monmouthshire. The walk links together three Grade I listed churches looked after by the Friends of the Friendless Churches - St Jeromes at Llangwm Uchaf,
St Michael and All Angels, Gwernesney; and, St David's, Llangeview. A bonus visit to St Aeddan's at Bettws Newydd - also Grade I listed and home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain.
Y Tair wyllt Cymoedd o y Mynyddoedd Duon, 15 miles, Saturday 1st June 2019,
Location, Details
Y Tair wyllt Cymoedd o y Mynyddoedd Duon, 15 miles, Saturday 1st June 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00:00, Dragons Back car park, Pengenffordd (£2 parking fee), SO173296
Description: Despite its short-ish length, this is quite a demanding route requiring some frequent application of hands as well as feet, we'll be 'Exploring' some of the quieter valleys of the Black Mountains. You are welcome to bring a rowing boat with you if you can get it into your rucksack.
Notes: Sticks advisable for the stream crossings in the valleys
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com
Friends, 12.3or16.6 miles, Saturday 15th June 2019,
Location, Details
Friends, 12.3or16.6 miles, Saturday 15th June 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00:00, Lime Street Car Park, Ferndale, SS997969
Description: Both walks will start together and diverge after 6.3 miles. This day has been put together to encourage walkers from the Rhondda area to come along and meet the South Wales LDWA group. The 12 mile walk has 2259 ft ascent and the 16 mile walk has 3895 ft ascent. Both walks will be led at a very accommodating pace.
Social Event: Advanced Navigation for Walkers, 6 miles, Sunday 14th July 2019, Details
Social Event: Advanced Navigation for Walkers, 6 miles, Sunday 14th July 2019
Meet at: 10:00:00, Layby near to Craig y Nos - TBC
Description: Practicing advanced navigation techiques including relocation, grid references, bearings and contour interperatation.
Notes: Route covers upland terrain which is rugged and there is some simple srambling as well.
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Saturday 20th July 2019, Route: (, download), Details
Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Saturday 20th July 2019, Route: (, download)
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Grid reference(s):Meet:
Map(s):
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Sunday 21st July 2019, Route: (, download), Details
Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Sunday 21st July 2019, Route: (, download)
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Grid reference(s):Meet:
Map(s):
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25,26,34 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019,
Location, Details
Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25,26,34 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00:00, Main car park in Crickhowell accessed off Greenhill Way. £3.20 per car all day as at 01/12/2018., SO219184
Description: Three circles from Crickhowell. Be led or go your own pace. This walk is aimed particularly for new members to come along, walk at a pace that suits you and meet the old hands. Some loops will be led and others you complete with a route description. For gpx files and full details (too much to say here) email andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
Notes: Total ascent will vary depending on how many circles you do.
Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: 0788 496 7288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
Wye Valley Wander, 36 or 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location, Details
Wye Valley Wander, 36 or 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 07:00:00, Meet at Rockfield Road car park (free) in Monmouth to catch minibus to Hereford. , SO50291276
Description: Following the Wye Valley Walk via Ross on Wye back to Monmouth. Opportunity to either leave or join walk mid way at Ross on Wye. Contact walk leader to book a space on the minibus (Please note £10 charge for non South Wales group members).
Notes: Mostly flat along river, but several climbs where path leaves the river bank.
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
Everybody Makes It Through, 50 miles, Friday 23rd August 2019,
Location, Details
Everybody Makes It Through, 50 miles, Friday 23rd August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 19:00:00, Chepstow Leisure Centre Car Park (free), ST529943
Description: A new route from Abergavenny to Chepstow. Following on from the success of "Travelling Riverside Blues" & "Down By The Seaside", here is another opportunity to walk across the county. A late evening / night time exploration of Blorenge & Coity Mountain. Then to Pontypool & Usk and a return to Chepstow along the Usk Valley, Wentwood and Gaer Hill arriving back in Chepstow between 4pm and 6pm. Walk has 8110 ft of climbing.
Notes: Replenish in Pontypool after 18 miles (24 hour garage) & Usk after 30 miles. Walkers to take personal responsibility should they need to leave the walk by arranging to get themselves back to Chepstow. Contact David Morgan to book space on bus. Non South Wales LDWA members £5. The walk will finish at a pub in Chepstow and have a meal. It is perfectly feasible for members to use the train to reach Chepstow and to let the train take the strain at the end of this long walk! A half moon expected.
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Everybody Makes It Through continued, 20 miles, Saturday 24th August 2019,
Location, Details
Everybody Makes It Through continued, 20 miles, Saturday 24th August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00:00, Chepstow Leisure Centre Car Park (Free), ST529943
Description: Continuation of the walk that started the previous evening in Abergavenny and will finish in Chepstow passing through Usk on route. Minibus will take walkers from Chepstow to Usk where they will join those on the 50 mile walk. If you want to book onto the minibus, please contact Claire to reserve your place. Non South Wales LDWA members £5.
Notes: Walk will leave Usk at 9am from Maryport Car Park. If no spaces left on the minibus, people can either car share or take Bus 63 from Chepstow to return to Usk at 1750 Hrs and 1915 Hrs. Walk has 3635 ft ascent. The walk will finish at a pub in Chepstow and have a meal.
Three Circles of Crickhowell / Tri Cylch o Crughywel, 31,25,22,17,13or8 miles, Saturday 5th October 2019,
Location, Details
Three Circles of Crickhowell / Tri Cylch o Crughywel, 31,25,22,17,13or8 miles, Saturday 5th October 2019,
Location
Description: Centred on Crickhowell in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with three circular routes that all start and finish at Clarence Hall in the centre of Crickhowell Dependent on route chosen courses include following the Grwyne Fawr & Fechan, Table Mountain, Brecon/Monmouthshire Canal, Llangattock quarries & caves, Sugar Loaf & Usk River.
Notes: SOUTH WALES MEMBERS TO ADVISE FERNE DAVIES OF THEIR AVAILABILITY. IT IS HOPED TIO HAVE TWO SHIFTS OF PEOPLE WORKING TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANYONE IS REQUIRED TO WORK.
Y 100 Sir Fynwy Marshals’ Walk, 100 miles, Saturday 2nd May 2020, Details
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, Details
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, Details
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, Details
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 23rd May 2020,
Location
Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed.
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Sunday 24th May 2020,
Location, Details
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.
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Monday 25th May 2020,
Location, Details
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.
