South Wales LDWA

Ice-Creams@Southgate, 20 miles, Saturday 28th June 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: National Trust Carpark at Southgate opposite the shop, SS55398739
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Starting from Southgate, we head across Pennard Burrows, following the scenic route through Ilston Cwm to reach the historic Ilston Church. From there, we continue through Parc-le-Breos and ascend Cefn Bryn, enjoying panoramic views across the Gower. Our path then leads through Penrice Woods, before dropping down to walk along the beach at Oxwich Bay. We finish by climbing back up to Pennard Castle, perched on the burrows, before returning to Southgate.
• Notes: The NT carpark is chargeable for those who are not not NT members. If we make it back in time, the shop is usually open for Ice creams :-)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 5539 8739, Start: SS 5539 8739
• Map(s): Explorer: 164
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Contact: Jason Winney / Laura Turner, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Cambrian Way Part 3, 30 miles, Saturday 5th July 2025, Location

• Changes: Details on the Bus to follow
• Meet/Start time : 07:45. At: Park in the school car park, but meet at the bus stop at the Square in Crickhowel (by the CriC Centre) , SO21671860
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Catch the bus to Abergavenny and walk back on the Cambrian Way over the Black Mountains
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2167 1860, Start: SO 3015 1397, Finish: SO 2167 1860
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Deep in Erwood, 25 miles, Saturday 12th July 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Park by the Arts & Crafts Centre just off of the A470 - Opposite side of the river, SO08884393
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking through the quiet landscape of the Aberedw Hill's, out to Twm Tobacco's Grave, Red Hill and Aberedw Hill
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0888 4393, Start: SO 0888 4393
• Map(s): Explorer: 188
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

The Epynt Way, 45 miles, Saturday 30th August 2025, Location

• Changes: This walk was moved from Sat. 9th August.
• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Epynt Way Visitor Centre - this walk requires booking, SN99314376
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Our summer group epic - The Epynt Way in one go. A wild and interesting route on generally good paths going (safely) around a military training area. Fabulous scenery and remoteness.
• Notes: This route is tough and very committed, with no escape route back to start. Water from streams on route (need to purify). No other facilities apart from, oddly, a fine selection of toilets.... Early start to make most of daylight. Expect at least 18 hours and 1am finish, so bring torch. To join this walk please contact Mike and convince him (if he doesn't know you) that you have the necessary fitness and experience.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 9931 4376, Start: SN 9931 4376
• Map(s): Explorer: 12, 187, 188
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 7700
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737 809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Hold for Mike, Saturday 27th September 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time :
• Description: A wander around Mynydd Du from Abercraf. Details will follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Contact: Mike Batt

Love and Loss, 25 miles, Saturday 25th October 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Meet at Heol y Sarn Car Park in Llantrisant (free) - CF72 8DB. There are two carparks next to each other, but residents use them. So look for spaces in both carparks and, if needed, on the street opposite them., ST0475183647
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Visiting Mynydd Meiros, Mynydd y Gear, Gilfach Goch, Edmondston, Mynydd Dinas, Mynydd y Glyn and Llantrisant Common
• Notes: Includes a mildly adventurous steep scramble. Bring torch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 04751 83647, Start: ST 04751 83647
• Map(s): Explorer: 151; 166
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4600
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Hold for Simon, Saturday 29th November 2025, Location

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• Contact: Simon Pickering

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, 50,30&20 miles, Saturday 18th April 2026, Location

• Description: A challenge event being organised by the South Wales Group. All volunteers to help run the event would be greatly appreciated.
• Notes: The event is over 24 hours but most volunteer helpers will only be required for some of that time. Please let David Morgan know as soon as possible if you wish to help and put the dates in your diary now!