Gu Gu For Bortlett, 18 miles, Saturday 30th May 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell High School car park, SO21641856
• Description: Exploring the quiet Cwm Gu and Banw areas of the Allt Mawr Range of the Black Mountains. Long sections of pathless terrain which are not particularly difficult underfoot.
• Notes: A mixture of off and on path walking.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2164 1856, Start: SO 2164 1856
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Leader: Jason Winney

A Walk On The Wild Side, 32 miles, Saturday 6th June 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cefn Coed y Cymmer, by the entrance to the old quarry, parking can be found of the opposite side of the road., SO023089
• Description: A repeat of the 2012 walk across the moors of the Brecon Beacons to the mountains in the North, returning over the open moors of Afon y Waun and Cadair Fawr. A lot of trackless open moor giving the sense of freedom and wide open views. Walkers can drop out at Storey Arms and catch the Merthyr bus back.
• Notes: Walk on the Wild Side is the second of the Three Tough Walks challenge.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 023 089, Start: SO 023 089
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason winney

Abergavenny Seven Peaks Challenge, 30/20/13 miles, Saturday 13th June 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Byefield Road Car Park. , SO297141
• Description: Follow the historical '7 peaks route' that preceded the well-known 3 peaks challenge. Can drop out at 2 or 5 peaks if you would like a shorter day and easily find your way back to Abergavenny.
• Notes: About 6000ft of ascent for the whole challenge (4 major climbs). For 2 peaks Blorenge & Llanwennarth (c12-14 miles). For 5 peaks add in Rholben, Sugar Loaf and Deri (c 20 miles). For the whole route add in Skirrid Fawr and Fach.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Leader: Mike Batt

A North Wales Back Pack, 35 miles, Saturday 20th June 2020

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Bethania, Nant Gwynant, there is a long layby by the chapel, SH626504
• Description: A back pack out into the Moelwyns and Snowdon Range, some challenging terrain, rugged and trackless in places.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 626 504, Start: SH 626 504
• Map(s): Explorer: OL18
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Leader: Jason winney

The Butcombe Trail, 47,42,33,30,16 miles, Saturday 27th June 2020

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Shipham Village Hall car park. £3 per car, please bring correct money and do not park anywhere else., ST444579
• Description: A clockwise wander along the Butcombe Trail in the Mendips. Those that do not wish to do the full 47 miles can easily choose a shorter route. I can provide the routes but you will have to map read. Generally on easy going paths. The Trail visits 5 Butcombe Brewery owned pubs but I think we'll pass on getting a round in each time!
• Notes: Sainsburys in Cheddar (28 miles) can be used for a restock of provisions. It closes at 8pm, hence the early start.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 444 579, Start: ST 444 579
• Map(s): Explorer: 141 & 153. Landranger: 182
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5700
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Celebration Day - West Yorkshire Weekend Return, 19 miles, Saturday 11th July 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor St, Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: A walk designed to showcase the area to the north of Abergavenny to our West Yorkshire LDWA guests. From Abergavenny, a climb to Sugar Loaf and descent to Cwm Bridge. The Beacons Way is joined on the second climb to Crug Mawr. The beautifully located Partrishow Church and its 15th century Rood Screen will be visited. The walk finishes by passing through Forest Coal Pit and Deri prior to returning to Abergavenny.
• Notes: Walk starts at 9am. *** due to height ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: David Morgan

West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020

• Meet/Start time : Abergavenny
• Description: Further details to follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: Ferne Davies

We Will Roam, 20 miles, Saturday 1st August 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Erwood Station Car Park (free), SO089439
• Description: A joint walk with our friends from Mid Wales LDWA. Exploring the gorgeous hills to the east of the River Wye.
• Notes: What 3 Words Location: splits.paddle.tend
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 089 439, Start: SO 089 439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3700
• Leader: David Morgan

Cambrian Way Part 3, 34 miles, Saturday 8th August 2020

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Queens Head Inn car park, Stanton, SO310221
• Description: A long day in the Black Mountains, meeting at the Queens Head Inn, parking is £2 per car. We'll pickup the Cambrian Way from Five Ways and walk around to Crickhowell. From Crickhowell we'll take a bee line back to the cars.
• Notes: Bring more food than normal as we'll be out for a good while and additional water. There is no pre-treated water on route, water can be sourced from high streams and treated with puritabs if needs be.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 310 221, Start: SO 310 221
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason winney

Border Patrol 2, 22 miles, Saturday 15th August 2020

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Rockfield Road car park (free), SO50291276
• Description: Another exploration of frontier land on lesser used paths via Skenfrith, St Maughans & Onen. A repeat of last years walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5029 1276, Start: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 149, 161 & 162
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Cambrian Way Part 4, 30 miles, Saturday 22nd August 2020

• Meet/Start time : 07:10. At: Brecon Bus station, Stand 3, SO04822848
• Description: Walking from Crickhowel back to Brecon on the Cambrian Way
• Notes: This is a walk using Public transport catching the X43 from Brecon, Interchange (Stand 3) to Crickhowel (07:30am bus arriving in Crickhowel at 08:08am) We walk to Storey Arms and then walk down to Brecon. There is plenty of free parking in the residential area's of Brecon, however, you may not be able to park near to the bus station so try and arrive with additional time for walking to the bus station from your car.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0482 2848, Start: SO 2179 1847, Finish: SO 0482 2848
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13,OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5400
• Leader: Jason winney

Anghenfil, 32 miles, Saturday 19th September 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanvihangel Crucorney, find somewhere to park near the church, SO326206
• Description: A walk out to Lord Herefords Knob from Llanvihangel Crucorney, a demanding route as there is little escape other than a very long walk along the road back to the cars. (One option for those who fancy a shorter day out would be to car share and leave a car out at Gospel Pass)
• Notes: This is the third walk in the tough walks series and a badge will be issued to those who complete the three walks.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 326 206, Start: SO 326 206
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason Winney

Cambrian Way Part 5, 32 miles, Saturday 10th October 2020

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Llandovery, by the West End Cafe, TBC
• Description: Walking the Cambrian way over two days with an over night stop in the mountains
• Notes: This is a car share, however it only takes 30 mins to drive from Llandovery to Storey Arms.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: Invalid, Start: Invalid
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 7800
• Leader: Jason winney

AGM & Walk, Saturday 24th October 2020

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 29th May 2021

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Chepstow Comprehensive School, ST529943
• Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed. View the route
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: ST 529 943
• Map(s):
• Leader: David Morgan