GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019,
Location, Details
GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30, 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, 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, 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,
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Friends, 12.3or16.6 miles, Saturday 15th June 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, 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.
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
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)
Meet at: More details to follow
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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)
Meet at: more details to follow
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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, 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 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location, Details
Wye Valley Wander, 36 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 07:15, Meet at bus station in Monmouth to catch 07:15 bus to Hereford. Free parking available in Rockfield Road car park (10 minute walk from bus station)., SO50481264
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.
Notes: Mostly flat along river, but several climbs where path leaves the river bank.
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
Wye Valley Wander Pt 1, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location, Details
Wye Valley Wander Pt 1, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 07:15, Meet at bus station in Monmouth to catch 07:15 bus to Hereford. Free parking available in Rockfield Road car park (10 minute walk from bus station)., SO50481264
Description: Following the Wye Valley Walk from Hereford to Ross on Wye. Walkers to catch local bus service back to Monmouth (34 bus leaves from Cantilupe Road 14:32 & 15:42).
Notes: Mostly flat along river with one climb where path leaves the river bank.
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
Gallivanting around the Gower - The High Points, 30 miles, Sunday 11th August 2019,
Location, Details
Gallivanting around the Gower - The High Points, 30 miles, Sunday 11th August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00, Park for free at the Cefn Bryn car park. Turn right off A4118 at Penmaen church. Car park on the right after the cattle grid, SS531888
Description: You may not have seen the Gower this way - take in the inland moorland, ridges and hills with fine views and then finish on the spectacular coastline. This walk is the 'son' of the old Gower Gallop.
Notes: This is a long day out, not too much climbing but the undulations and small climbs do add up. The pace will be briskish, but accommodating - no rush.
Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
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, 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, 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,
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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.
A Wilderness Wander, 24 miles, Sunday 13th October 2019, Route: (view, download), Details
A Wilderness Wander, 24 miles, Sunday 13th October 2019, Route: (view, download)
Meet at: 09:00, Meet at Ystradfellte free Car Park by the New Inn Pub, SN929134
Description: Walking out to the parish boundary of Ystradfellte and over to Carreg Cadno, Fan Fraith, Fan Nedd. Looking at some of the historical features on the way.
Notes: Mainly off the path walking, quite tough in places, with some scrambling, and some lane and forest rides here and there, so quite varied.
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,
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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,
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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.
