Gu Gu For Bortlett, 18 miles, Saturday 30th May 2020,
Location, Details
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
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com
A Walk On The Wild Side, 32 miles, Saturday 6th June 2020,
Location, Details
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
Abergavenny Seven Peaks Challenge, 30/20/13 miles, Saturday 13th June 2020,
Location, Details
Abergavenny Seven Peaks Challenge, 30/20/13 miles, Saturday 13th June 2020,
Location
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Byefield Road Car Park. , SO297141 (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
Description: Follow the historical '7 peaks route' that preceded the well-known 3 peaks challenge. Can drop out at 2 or 5 peaks if you would like a shorter day and easily find your way back to Abergavenny.
Notes: About 6000ft of ascent for the whole challenge (4 major climbs). For 2 peaks Blorenge & Llanwennarth (c12-14 miles). For 5 peaks add in Rholben, Sugar Loaf and Deri (c 20 miles). For the whole route add in Skirrid Fawr and Fach.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
A North Wales Back Pack, 35 miles, Saturday 20th June 2020,
Location, Details
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, Details
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
Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: 07884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
Celebration Day - West Yorkshire Weekend Return, 19 miles, Saturday 11th July 2020,
Location, Details
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
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Cambrian Way Part 3, 34 miles, Saturday 8th August 2020,
Location, Details
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
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
Cambrian Way Part 4, 30 miles, Saturday 22nd August 2020,
Location, Details
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
Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com
Anghenfil, 32 miles, Saturday 19th September 2020,
Location, Details
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, Details
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, Details
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
A Wiltshire 50 - Trek or Treat, 50 miles, Saturday 31st October 2020, Details
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, Details
A Wiltshire 50 - Trek or Treat, 50 miles, Sunday 1st November 2020
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 29th May 2021,
Location, Details
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 29th May 2021,
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 30th May 2021,
Location, Details
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Sunday 30th May 2021,
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 31st May 2021,
Location, Details
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Monday 31st May 2021,
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
