2020 Hundred RC – Part 5 Pandy – Redbrook, 20 miles, Saturday 29th June 2019

• Meet at: 09:00, Meet in Redbrook at the carpark where a Mini Bus will take us to Pandy, SO536099
• Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to Redbrook from Pandy
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO536099, Start: SO332217, Finish: SO536099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14 OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred RC – Part 6 Redbrook to Chepstow, 15 miles, Saturday 13th July 2019

• Meet at: 09:00, Meet in Chepstow Leisure Center Car Park, ST529943
• Description: walking from Redbrook to Chepstow on the 2020 Hundred
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST529943, Start: SO536099, Finish: ST529943
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Advanced Navigation for Walkers, 6 miles, Sunday 14th 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.
• Leader: Jason Winney

OTWK revisited again, 17 miles, Wednesday 17th July 2019

• Meet at: 09:30, Chepstow Leisure Centre car park., ST52889433
• Description: Rewalking the 17 mile route of the 2019 Offa's Twisted Wye Kanter.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST52889433, Start: ST52889433
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25,26,34 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO219184, Start: SO219184
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate   (What's this?)
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Wye Valley Wander, 36 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO50481264, Start: SO50813955, Finish: SO50291276
• Map(s): Explorer: 189 & OL14. Landranger: 149 & 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Wye Valley Wander Pt 2, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019

• Meet at: 15:00, Meet at the covered market in Ross on Wye and follow the Wye Valley Walk to Monmouth., SO59922413
• Description: Mostly flat along river with a couple of climbs where the path leaves the river bank.
• Notes: Please advise the walk leader if you intend to walk this section in order to meet the group walking from Hereford.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO59922413, Start: SO59922413, Finish: SO50291276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Wye Valley Wander Pt 1, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO50481264, Start: SO50813955, Finish: SO59922413
• Map(s): Explorer: 189 & OL14. Landranger: 149
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Gallivanting around the Gower - The High Points, 30 miles, Sunday 11th August 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS531888, Start: SS531888
• Map(s):
• Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike Batt

Everybody Makes It Through, 50 miles, Friday 23rd August 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST529943, Start: SO297141, Finish: ST529943
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: A   (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Everybody Makes It Through continued, 20 miles, Saturday 24th August 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST529943, Start: SO376007, Finish: ST529943
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire Murray

Monstrous anger of the gun, 21 miles, Saturday 7th September 2019

• 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO089439, Start: SO089439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Black Mountains, 15 miles, Wednesday 18th September 2019

• Meet at: 00:09, Car park, Pont Cadwgan, SO267251
• Description: Wherever the leader decides to go on the day
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO267251, Start: SO267251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN929134, Start: SN929134
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Down down, deeper and down - Dean, 15 miles, Wednesday 16th October 2019

• Meet at: 00:09, Nev's grill, layby after Staunton on A4136, SO557123
• Description: Forest of Dean
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO557123, Start: SO557123
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

AGM & walk, 12 miles, Saturday 2nd November 2019

• Meet at: 09:30, Rogerstone Welfare c.p., ST2652988441
• Description: Rhiwderin, Fox Wood and Machen Mountain.
• Notes: The AGM itself is at 15:00
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST2652988441, Start: ST2652988441
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire

Sugar Loaf shuffle, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th November 2019

• Meet at: 00:09, Byefield Lane car park (free), Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: Wander up & down and around Sugar Loaf, kicking through Autumn leaves in St Mary's Vale
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO297141, Start: SO297141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The bog and beacon - back after the beast, 18.5 miles, Saturday 16th November 2019

• Meet at: 00:09, 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.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO525029, Start: SO525029
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 161, 162, 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Christmas walk & meal, tbc miles, Saturday 7th December 2019

• Meet at: 00:00, tbc
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: Simon Pickering

TBA, 15 miles, Wednesday 11th December 2019

• Meet at: 00:09, Woodstock Pond car park, Bettws Lane, next to canal, ST301901
• Notes: Coffee stop at 14 Locks canal visitor centre
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST301901, Start: ST301901
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk, 22 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2020

• Meet at: 09:00, Walking out to Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy from Rhayader, SN970681
• Description: starting on the Wye valley way we walk out to Y Gamriw and Gorllwyn, then following an unusual route to the bothy.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN970681, Start: SN970681
• Map(s):
• Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk Day 2, 15 miles, Sunday 23rd February 2020

• Meet at: Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy, SN900704
• Description: rom Lluest Cwm-Bach we cross the Cwmystwyth Pass to eventually pick up the Wye Valley way back to Rhayader
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN900704, Start: SN900704
• Map(s):
• Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: C   (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Saturday 11th July 2020

• Meet at: 09:00, Abergavenny
• Description: Further details to follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: David Morgan

West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020

• Meet at: Abergavenny
• Description: Further details to follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: David Morgan

Delete, 21 miles, Saturday 3rd September 2022

• Meet at: 09:00, Erwood station car park, SO089439
• Description: Exploring some lovely hills and upper reaches of ther River Wye in southern Powys. Visiting Garth, Llandeilo and Aberedw Hills, as well as Llewelyn's Cave and Aberedw Rocks.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO089439, Start: SO089439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: B   (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering