Contact: Grae Yeandle & Anne Beaugie, Tel: 01633 893710
Sergeant Major Splatt Pudding - Recon Duties, 22 miles, Tuesday 1st January 2019,
Location, Details
Sergeant Major Splatt Pudding - Recon Duties, 22 miles, Tuesday 1st January 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00:00, Machen Village Hall, ST209890
Description: A re-occuring theme to last year, a good yomp to kick start the year off with an ascent of Mynydd Machen, Twmbarlwm and Mynydd y Lan by rather un-traditional routes
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: 17:00:00, 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
Out to lunch, 13 miles, Wednesday 16th January 2019,
Location, Details
Out to lunch, 13 miles, Wednesday 16th January 2019,
Location
Meet at: 00:09:00, Old Mill car park, opposite Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO285005
Description: Litter pick, followed by walk to Goose & Cuckoo for pub lunch
Notes: Litter pick car park. Leader will take lunch choices at start and phone them through to pub.
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: 08:00:00, 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.
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: 08:30:00, 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.
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.
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.
Contact: Mike Batt, 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
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
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)
, more details to follow
Grid reference(s):Meet:
Map(s):
Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25or35 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019,
Location, Details
Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25or35 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019,
Location
Meet at: 08:00:00, Main car park in Crickhowell accessed off Greenhill Way, 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.
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.
