Select Walks By Distance , South Wales LDWA

Future walks - select Leekman marker for details

Gallow’s Pole, 50 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019

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.
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST429869, Start: ST429869
Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162 / 172
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: A (What's this?)
Leader: David Morgan

Gallow’s Pole: The Abbreviated Version, 19 miles, Saturday 16th February 2019

Meet at: 07:00:00, Free Car Park, Church Street, Trellech. Other car parking available in the village. Please park considerately., SO501053
Description: Minibus from Trellech to Undy. Walk will follow the first 19 miles of the 50 mile Gallow's Pole walk.
Notes: Please contact Rob to book yourself onto the minibus. Once the bus is full, people will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO501053, Start: ST429869, Finish: SO501053
Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162 / 172
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Rob Richardson

Three Rings of Llanbedr, 24 miles, Saturday 23rd February 2019

Meet at: 09:00:00, Meet by the Church in Llanbedr, its a small village so please try and park tidy., SO23972036
Description: Three rings from Llanbedr; consecutively making up 10, 17 or 24 miles
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO23972036, Start: SO23972036
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: A (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred RC – Part 3 Foresters Oaks – The Bryn, 20 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2019

Changes: The Minibus is now full, so walkers will need to organise car shares to Foresters Oaks
Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at The Bryn where we take a minibus to Foresters Oaks and walk back along the 2020 Hundred route, SO33051001
Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to The Bryn from Foresters Oaks
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO33051001, Start: ST42409436, Finish: SO33051001
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Core Mountain Navigation Skills Day, 8 miles, Sunday 3rd March 2019

Meet at: 10:00:00, Ystradfellte Car park by the New Inn Pub, SN929134
Description: Looking at Core Mountain Navigation Skills and GPS Units. Free Skills Day to all LDWA members.
Notes: Please bring map OL12, Compass and a fine tipped permanent marker pen. Sharpie make good ones and a GPS unit if you have one.
Leader: Jason Winney

Maesycwmmer midweek meander, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th March 2019

Meet at: 00:09:00, Car park, Maesycwmmer village hall, ST155942
Description: Will include sections of challenge walks and local waymarked trails
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST155942, Start: ST155942
Map(s): Explorer: 166
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Hugh Woodford

Border Patrol, 23 miles, Saturday 16th March 2019

Meet at: 08:00:00, Rockfield Road car park in Monmouth (free)., SO50291276
Description: An exploration of frontier land on lesser used paths via Skenfrith, St Maughans & Onen.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO50291276, Start: SO50291276
Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 149,161 & 162
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Rob Richardson

Marshals’ Walk for Gwyn Matthews’ Rhondda Rollercoaster, 16 miles, Wednesday 20th March 2019

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.
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST046908, Start: ST046908
Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Ferne Davies

2019 Spring Loosener, c33 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2019

Meet at: 08:00:00, Car park at Blaen-y-Cwm. The upper car park in the Mynydd Du forest., SO253285
Description: Limber up for spring in the Black Mountains. A tough start over Chwarel y Fan into the Vale of Ewyas and then over Offa's Dyke into the Ochon Valley. Up the Catsback to Black Hill and then a long sweep over the tops to Hay Bluff, Twmpa, Rhos Dirion, Waun Fach, and Pen Cerrig Calch, Across to Pen Twyn Mawr and finish on Pen y Gadair Fawr. A very tough walk, will finish in the dark, full winter gear please.
Notes: This route has a number of escape options, the most obvious being a descent down the Grwyne Fawr valley back to the start - about 20 miles circular. You are welcome to join the walk for part of the way and navigate your own way back.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO253285, Start: SO253285
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: A (What's this?)
Leader: Mike Batt

Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Saturday 30th March 2019

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):
Leader: David Morgan

Exchange Weekend: West Yorkshire Weekend Away, Sunday 31st March 2019

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):
Leader: David Morgan

‘The Gwyn Matthews Rhondda Rollercoaster’ – Marshals walk, 26 miles, Saturday 6th April 2019

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
Description: A Spring walk in the Rhondda Valley
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST046908, Start: ST046908
Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Ferne Davies

Ghostly end, 15 miles, Wednesday 10th April 2019

Meet at: 00:09:00, Side road, Lancaster Arms, Pandy, SO333218
Description: Strawberry Cottage wood, lower slopes of Bryn Arw & Skirrid Fawr, Llanvihangel Court
Notes: Possible pub stop
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO333218, Start: SO333218
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Heather Woodford

2020 Hundred RC – Part 4 Queens Head – Pandy, 21 miles, Saturday 20th April 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at The Lancaster Arms where we Car share to the Queens Head (3 miles drive) We then walk back to the Lancaster Arms, SO333218
Description: Walking from the Queens Head (£2 charge for car) to Pandy on the 2020 100 route. (The Queens Head is not on the route but is the only place to park in the area)
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO333218, Start: SO31092214, Finish: SO333218
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

GO WEST, 22 miles, Saturday 27th April 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, SS803864. Exit M4 Junction 38 onto A48 east. After 100 yards turn left and follow road round left to car parking spaces on right next to lake. DO NOT go into Margam Park or Abbey. Room for about 12 cars so car sharing advised., SS802864
Description: Walking less visited western areas on paths, tracks and open ground. An ideal walk for those wishing to up their mileage distances on varied terrain.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SS802864, Start: SS802864
Map(s): Explorer: 165, 166
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Tony Alcock

A friendless pilgrimage - another ABC tour of Monmouthshire, 23 miles, Saturday 4th May 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, Chepstow Road car park, Raglan, SO414076
Description: An ecclesiastical journey through the rolling countryside of central Monmouthshire. The walk links together three Grade I listed churches looked after by the Friends of the Friendless Churches - St Jeromes at Llangwm Uchaf, St Michael and All Angels, Gwernesney; and, St David's, Llangeview. A bonus visit to St Aeddan's at Bettws Newydd - also Grade I listed and home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO414076, Start: SO414076
Map(s): Explorer: 13, 14, 152. Landranger: 161, 171
Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Simon Pickering

Black Mountains, 15 miles, Wednesday 8th May 2019

Meet at: 00:09:00, 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

Y Tair wyllt Cymoedd o y Mynyddoedd Duon, 15 miles, Saturday 1st June 2019

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
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO173296, Start: SO173296
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Summer Elenydd Backpack, 17 miles, Saturday 8th June 2019

Meet at: 10:00:00, Nature Reserve Carpark, SN7678173618
Description: Walking across the remote Elenydd Hills towards Nant Rhys, this is a wild camp, so please bring a tent.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SN7678173618, Start: SN7678173618
Map(s): Explorer: 213,214
Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Summer Elenydd Backpack Day 2, 15 miles, Sunday 9th June 2019

Meet at: 09:00:00, From where ever we pitched the tent, SN8367579277
Description: Walking out to the remote Dolmen Milywn (Hill) via the Cwmystwyth Pass.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SN8367579277, Start: SN8367579277
Map(s): Explorer: 213,214
Grading: Walk: Demanding, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Friends, 12.3or16.6 miles, Saturday 15th June 2019

Meet at: 09:00:00, Lime Street Car Park, Ferndale, SS997969
Description: Both walks will start together and diverge after 6.3 miles. This day has been put together to encourage walkers from the Rhondda area to come along and meet the South Wales LDWA group. The 12 mile walk has 2259 ft ascent and the 16 mile walk has 3895 ft ascent. Both walks will be led at a very accommodating pace.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SS997969, Start: SS997969
Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
Grading: Walk: Moderate (What's this?)
Leader: Simon Pickering and David Morgan

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

Meet at: 09:00:00, 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: 09:00:00, 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: 10:00:00, 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

Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Saturday 20th July 2019, Route: (, download)

Grid reference(s): Meet:
Map(s):
Leader: David Morgan

Welsh 3000 ft Challenge: Social Weekend, Sunday 21st July 2019, Route: (, download)

Grid reference(s): Meet:
Map(s):
Leader: David Morgan

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

Meet at: 08:00:00, 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 or 18 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2019

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

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

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.
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: 08:00:00, 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

AGM, Saturday 2nd November 2019

Grid reference(s): Meet:
Map(s):
Leader: Rob Richardson

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

Meet at: 09:00:00, 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

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