Social Event: Long Overdue Curry & Quiz, Thursday 18th October 2018,
Location, Details
Social Event: Long Overdue Curry & Quiz, Thursday 18th October 2018,
Location
Meet at: 19:00, The Queen's Hotel Wetherspoons, 19 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AN, ST310881
Description: A long overdue Wetherspoons Curry & Quiz. Newport chosen as those who live in east valleys can arrive by train and the city is halfway between members who live in Cardiff and others in Monmouthshire. Newport Train Station is very close to venue.
Notes: Please email the quiz master to identify if you are coming to assist with table reservations.
Contact: The Quiz Master, email: thequizmaster1@outlook.com
South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 3, 21 miles, Sunday 21st October 2018,
Location, Details
South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 3, 21 miles, Sunday 21st October 2018,
Location
Meet at: 08:00, Free Car Park opposite Llangynidir Village Hall, SO155196
Description: The third of a series of walks that will visit all 35 listed 2000 Ft mountains of South Wales. This walk will visit 4 of the listed mountains.
Notes: 4490 ft Ascent and route on paths for the majority. One section of rough ground means this route is graded as energetic. This is a mountain walk. Attendees to ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and clothing. High level all day.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO155196, Start: SO155196
Map(s):Explorer: 12 / 13. Landranger: 160 / 161
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: B. Walk Grade: Energetic. (What's this?)
Contact: David Morgan
AGM walk and meeting, 12 miles, Saturday 27th October 2018,
Location, Details
AGM walk and meeting, 12 miles, Saturday 27th October 2018,
Location
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762 588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
The Monmouthshire Way Part 5, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd November 2018,
Location, Details
The Monmouthshire Way Part 5, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd November 2018,
Location
Meet at: 08:00, Public Car Park (Free) Penperlleni Village, SO322046
Description: Rescheduled Walk from 17.03.18 due to cancellation caused by adverse weather. The fifth of seven walks of the Monmouthshire Way, a walk designed by David Morgan that explores the ancient county of Monmouthshire. Visiting Whistle Inn, Coity Mountain, a brief foray into Blaenau Gwent, Pontypool Park, Folly Tower, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and finishing in Penperlleni. The walk will commence at Keepers Pond and finish at Penperlleni. 2800 ft ascent.
Notes: Members to book themselves onto the minibus. Once spaces are filled, then members will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
Meet at: 09:30, Keepers' Pond Car Park nr Blaenavon, SO254107
Description: A short mid-week walk with a difference. Bring a bin bag. We will walk and also clear any litter that we see in this iconically beautiful area.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO254107, Start: SO254107
Map(s):Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161 / 171
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
3 Rings of Nant Crew Bridge, 21 miles, Saturday 10th November 2018,
Location, Details
3 Rings of Nant Crew Bridge, 21 miles, Saturday 10th November 2018,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Nant Crew Bridge, A470, parking on the lay-by north bound just before the bridge, SN993162
Description: 3 quite adventurous loops from Nant Crew Bridge taking in the (Much) quieter areas of the Brecon Beacons. 1st loop visits the Nant Ddu Valley, 2000ft of climbing and 7.5 miles. 2nd loop takes in the Cwm Crew Valley, 6.5 miles and 2000ft of climbing, 3rd loop goes to Fan Fawr. Torches probably needed here. No bridge over the Afon Taf Fawr so it will be a river crossing (pending dry weather) 150 yards before the end of the walk. walkers can drop out on any of the loops once we get back to the cars, so there is a choice of 7 miles, 13.5 miles or 21 miles.
Notes: Loops will be around 7 Miles, 6.5 Miles & 7 Miles
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN993162, Start: SN993162
Map(s):Explorer: OL12
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: B. Walk Grade: Demanding. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
There’s an estate to get into!, 15 miles, Wednesday 14th November 2018,
Location, Details
There’s an estate to get into!, 15 miles, Wednesday 14th November 2018,
Location
Meet at: 0900, Goetre Hall Wood car park, just off A4042, SO317062
Description: Low level, taking in Nantyderry, river Usk, Llanover estate, canal
Notes: Hopefully a coffee stop at the Hummingbird Café in the afternoon
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO317062, Start: SO317062
Map(s):Explorer: OL13
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
The Inbetweeners, 24 miles, Saturday 24th November 2018,
Location, Details
The Inbetweeners, 24 miles, Saturday 24th November 2018,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Cwmdu Village Hall, SO180240
Description: A route walking the localised hills sandwiched in between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons
Notes: Walk will end up in the dark so please bring a torch
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO180240, Start: SO180240
Map(s):Explorer: OL13
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: A. Walk Grade: Energetic. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Social Event: Introduction to Night Navigation, 6 miles, Sunday 25th November 2018,
Location, Details
Social Event: Introduction to Night Navigation, 6 miles, Sunday 25th November 2018,
Location
Meet at: 17:00, Meet at Storey Arms Car park opposite the Outdoor Centre, SN983203
Description: Introducing you to night navigation on Fan Fawr, putting to use all the skills you learned from the 3 previous courses on Mountain Navigation you'll get to grips with finding your way about the hil at night
Notes: Dress for winter and bring a hot drink, also your OL12 map and a compass, also a headtorch with additional batteries
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
South Wales 100 part five., 12-30 miles, Saturday 1st December 2018, Details
South Wales 100 part five., 12-30 miles, Saturday 1st December 2018
Meet at: TBA, Rhymney or Tir Phil Railway Station. TBA.
Description: Walking the route from New Tredegar to Llanbradach.
Notes: The walk will be at least 12 miles as this is the approximate distance of the SW100 route omitted in part four due to fallen trees blocking the railway to Tir Phil. I may lead a walk from Rhymney to Caerphilly or even to Cardiff so maximum distance could be 30 miles. People can join the walk at Tir Phil and Llanbradach Railway Stations; leaving the walk at various stations is also an option.
Grid reference(s):Meet:
Map(s):
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: B. Walk Grade: Energetic. (What's this?)
Contact: Rod Hollands, Tel: 01594844829, email: Rodjhollands@gmail.com
Christmas walk & meal, 12 miles, Saturday 8th December 2018,
Location, Details
Christmas walk & meal, 12 miles, Saturday 8th December 2018,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Redbrook car park, charges apply., SO53620997
Description: Short walk followed by meal at The Bell, Redbrook
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Social Event: Introduction to night Navigation Part 2, 6 miles, Sunday 13th January 2019,
Location, Details
Social Event: Introduction to night Navigation Part 2, 6 miles, Sunday 13th January 2019,
Location
Meet at: 17:00, Meet at Storey Arms Car Park opposite the Outdoor Centre, SN983203
Description: A more advanced night studying contours in depth and just putting all of your ability though its paces. Relocating in the dark and boosting your confidence to be able to walk at night with just a map and compass.
Notes: Dress for winter and bring a hot drink, also your OL12 map and a compass, also a headtorch with additional batteries
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 2 – Winter Version, 18 miles, Sunday 20th January 2019,
Location, Details
South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 2 – Winter Version, 18 miles, Sunday 20th January 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00, Llanthony Priory Car Park (Free), SO289278
Description: The second of a series of walks that will visit all 35 listed 2000 Ft mountains of South Wales. This walk will visit 5 of the listed mountains. This was was abandoned in July due to appalling weather. The winter version will have less climbing than the planned summer version.
Notes: This is a mountain walk. Attendees to ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and clothing. High level most of the day. Attendees will be asked to confirm that they have winter equipment in their rucksacks. If unsure what constitutes safety winter equipment, please contact the walk leader for clarification. 2948 ft ascent.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO289278, Start: SO289278
Map(s):Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Description: THIS IS A CHALLENGE EVENT AND NOT A SOCIAL WALK. IT IS ORGANISED BY THE SOUTH WALES LDWA COMMITTEE TO ENABLE SOUTH WALES LDWA MEMBERS AND OTHER GUESTS TO ENJOY A CHALLENGE WALK IN THE AREA.
Notes: Entries can only be made on-line at:
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=4495
2020 Hundred RC – Part 2 Foresters Oaks – The Bryn, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd February 2019,
Location, Details
2020 Hundred RC – Part 2 Foresters Oaks – The Bryn, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd February 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30, Meet in The Bryn, by the bridge spanning the A40, Please park considerately as the village is very small. , SO330099
Description: Walking from Foresters Oaks to the Bryn on the 2020 Hundred.
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
A Black Mountains Classic, 17 miles, Saturday 9th February 2019,
Location, Details
A Black Mountains Classic, 17 miles, Saturday 9th February 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Meet at the Queens Head in Stanton (£2 Parking Fee), SO307222
Description: Walking out to Crug Mawr from the Queens Head on a route that my father had also enjoyed very much too.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO307222, Start: SO307222
Map(s):Explorer: OL13
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Winter Elenydd – Into the Outback, 19 miles, Saturday 23rd February 2019,
Location, Details
Winter Elenydd – Into the Outback, 19 miles, Saturday 23rd February 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Meet by refuse bins in Pontrhydfendergaid (tbc), SN729662
Description: A back pack to the remote Nant Rhys Bothy crossing the great Outback on route. The Outback is an area of wilderness bolted onto the back of the great wild bogs of the Gynon area. The route will cross demanding terrrain much of which is pathless.
Notes: If The weather is bad, we shall fall back onto a route to Claerddu bothy instead. Please bring a sleeping mat for the platforms or the floor. The bothy will fit 10 people if the platforms are free. There is room for floor sleeping also
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN729662, Start: SN729662
Map(s):Explorer: 187, 213,214
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Demanding. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Winter Elenydd – The Cwmystwyth Uplands, 17 miles, Sunday 24th February 2019,
Location, Details
Winter Elenydd – The Cwmystwyth Uplands, 17 miles, Sunday 24th February 2019,
Location
, Nant Rhys Bothy to Domen Milwyn, SN837793
Description: The Second day sees us retrace our steps through the forest to reach the unclassified Cwmystwyth Road. We ascend the Milwyn Ridge opposite to Dolmen Milwyn and the Coed Bwlchgwallter Forest and follow the Borth Trail back to the cars.
Notes: If the weather or conditions are poor the route is escapable via the unclassified road and Borth Trail
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN837793, Start: SN837793
Map(s):Explorer: 187, 213,214
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: B. Walk Grade: Demanding. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney
2020 Hundred RC – Part 3 The Bryn – Llanthony Abbey, 17 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2019,
Location, Details
2020 Hundred RC – Part 3 The Bryn – Llanthony Abbey, 17 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:30, Meet at Llanthony Abbey where we car share to the Bryn , SO28762759
Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to Llanthony from the Bryn
Notes: This is a car share from Llanthony to the Bryn.
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
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: 9am, 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.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST046908, Start: ST046908
Map(s):Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: C. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
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
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: B. Walk Grade: Moderate. (What's this?)
Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07798521550
Social Event: Advanced Navigation for Walkers, 6 miles, Saturday 13th July 2019, Details
Social Event: Advanced Navigation for Walkers, 6 miles, Saturday 13th July 2019
Meet at: 10:00, 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
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.
Ascent/Walk Grades:Ascent Grade: A. Walk Grade: Demanding. (What's this?)
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.
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.
