Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25,26,34 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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,
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Everybody Makes It Through, 50 miles, Friday 23rd August 2019,
Location
Meet at: 19:00, Chepstow Train Station Car Park (free), ST536937
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,
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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.
Monstrous anger of the gun, 21 miles, Saturday 7th September 2019,
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Monstrous anger of the gun, 21 miles, Saturday 7th September 2019,
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Meet at: 09:00, Erwood station car park, SO089439
Description: Exploring some lovely hills and the upper reaches of the River Wye in southern Powys. Visiting Garth, Llandeilo and Aberedw Hills, as well as Llewelyn's Cave and Aberedw Rocks.
Contact: Simon Pickering, Tel: 07812011589, email: sipickering@outlook.com
The (Easier!) Three Peaks Challenge, c16 miles, Saturday 14th September 2019,
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The (Easier!) Three Peaks Challenge, c16 miles, Saturday 14th September 2019,
Location
Meet at: 09:00, Car-park at Fforest Fawr, Caerphilly, ST142838
Description: Garth, Craig yr Allt and Twyn Garwa. Fine views and good woodland walking.
Notes: Ideal introductory or easier long-distance walk. Relaxed, accommodating pace. Joint walk with Tiger Bay Ramblers. Credit: Claire & Grae - Tweaked their old Caerphilly walk!
Tour des Talgarth, Saturday 28th September 2019, Details
Tour des Talgarth, Saturday 28th September 2019
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Contact: Rob Richardson, Tel: 07762588968, email: sec@southwalesldwa.org
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.
For all the cows, 28 miles, Saturday 19th October 2019,
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For all the cows, 28 miles, Saturday 19th October 2019,
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Meet at: 08:30, Meet outside the High Corner pub in Llanharan, ST00268314
Description: This is a public transport accessible walk taking in some of the highs (and lows, and highs again!) of the hills from Llanharan to Mynydd Maes-Teg and back again.
Social Event: Introduction to Navigation for beginners, 10 miles, Sunday 27th October 2019,
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Social Event: Introduction to Navigation for beginners, 10 miles, Sunday 27th October 2019,
Location
Meet at: 10:00, Meet at Neaudd Car Park, SO03661704
Description: Introduction to Navigation day for LDWA Members Only where we go out onto the Beacons and cover all the basics of navigation and take turns to lead a section of a pre-planned route. If you would like to join this day out you will need to join the LDWA by following this link
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Notes: Please bring OL12 Map & ideally an Expedition 4 Compass. Bring a hot drink as you might be standing around a bit
Contact: Jason winney, Tel: 07798521550, email: JasonWinney73@Gmail.com
The bog and beacon - back after the beast, 18.5 miles, Saturday 16th November 2019,
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The bog and beacon - back after the beast, 18.5 miles, Saturday 16th November 2019,
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Meet at: 09:00, Whitestones car park, near Llandogo/Tintern, SO525029
Description: A meander through some familiar and less visited parts of Monmouthshire. The route takes in Cleddon, Beacon Hill, Trellech, Cwmcarvan, Croes Robert, Woolpitch Wood, Llanishen, Catbrook and Ninewells Wood. Back on the programme, after the Beast from the East led to its cancellation in 2018.
Notes: The meeting point is the picnic area around 200 metres from the road - do not park in the few car spaces immediately after you turn off the road, the meeting point is further on.
Contact: John Roberts, Tel: 07791657041, email: jsrjsr1000@gmail.com
Major Splat Pudding - The Lost Trousers, 22 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2020, Route: (, download), Details
Major Splat Pudding - The Lost Trousers, 22 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2020, Route: (, download)
Meet at: 09:00, TBC
Description: Major splat pudding has lost his trousers, he has tasked the group to go and find them. Possible off piste route as his trousers could be anywhere !
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, Route: (view, download), Details
Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 23rd May 2020, Route: (view, download)
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,
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Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Sunday 24th May 2020,
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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,
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Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed.
West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Saturday 11th July 2020, Details
West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Saturday 11th July 2020
Meet at: 09:00, Abergavenny
Description: Further details to follow.
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Contact: David Morgan
West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020, Details
West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020
