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Christmas Day Ramble, 7 miles, Tuesday 25th December 2018

Meet at: 10:30:00, Car park on Hall's Rd Terrace near Pontywaun Spiritual Church, ST2202692544
Description: An amble around Cwmcarn forest.
Notes: Bring lunch. Joint walk with Islwyn Ramblers.
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST2202692544, Start: ST2202692544
Map(s): Explorer: 152
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Grae Yeandle & Anne Beaugie

Sergeant Major Splatt Pudding - Recon Duties, 22 miles, Tuesday 1st January 2019

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
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST209890, Start: ST209890
Map(s): Explorer: 166/152
Grading: Walk: Energetic, Ascent: A (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred Route Check – Part 1 Chepstow – Foresters Oaks, 17 miles, Saturday 12th January 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at the Car park in Foresters Oaks where a Mini-Bus will take us to Chepstow Leisure Center, ST429938
Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred Route from Chepstow Leisure Center to Foresters Oaks
Grid reference(s): Meet: ST429938, Start: ST529943, Finish: ST429938
Map(s): Explorer: OL14 152
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Introduction to night Navigation Part 2, 6 miles, Sunday 13th January 2019

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
Leader: Jason Winney

Out to lunch, 13 miles, Wednesday 16th January 2019

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.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO285005, Start: SO285005
Map(s): Explorer: 152
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Heather Woodford

South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 2 – Winter Version, 18 miles, Sunday 20th January 2019

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.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO289278, Start: SO289278
Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: David Morgan

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

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.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO330099, Start: ST429938, Finish: SO331096
Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

There\'s another estate to get into, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th February 2019

Meet at: 00:09:00, Clytha Estate National Trust car park, SO361084
Description: Clytha Park, Llanarth, Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO361084, Start: SO361084
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Hugh Woodford

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

Jason, Saturday 23rd February 2019

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Leader: Jason Winney

Jason, Sunday 24th February 2019

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Leader: Jason Winney

2020 Hundred RC – Part 3 The Bryn – Llanthony Abbey, 17 miles, Saturday 2nd March 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at Llanthony Abbey where we car share to the Bryn , SO28762759
Description: Walking the 2020 Hundred to Llanthony from the Bryn
Notes: This is a car share from Llanthony to the Bryn.
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO28762759, Start: SO331096, Finish: SO28762759
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

TBA, 15 miles, Wednesday 13th March 2019

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Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Hugh Woodford

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, c30 miles, Sunday 24th March 2019

Meet at: 08:00:00, Full details to follow....
Description: Limber up for spring with an epic sweep of the the Black Mountains. A tough walk, will finish in the dark, full winter gear please.
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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
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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
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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

TBA, 15 miles, Wednesday 10th April 2019

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Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: C (What's this?)
Leader: Heather Woodford

2020 Hundred RC – Part 4 Llanthony – Pandy, 15 miles, Saturday 20th April 2019

Meet at: 08:30:00, Meet at The Lancaster Arms where a Minibus will take us to Llanthony, SO333218
Description: Walking from Llanthony to White Castle on the 2020 Hundred
Notes: A Mini Bus will take us to Llanthony from the Start which is by the Lancaster Arms in Pandy
Grid reference(s): Meet: SO333218, Start: SO289278, Finish: SO333218
Map(s): Explorer: OL13
Grading: Walk: Moderate, Ascent: B (What's this?)
Leader: Jason Winney

Black Mountains, 15 miles, Wednesday 8th May 2019

Meet at: 00:09:00
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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

Dual Walk Weekend, TBD miles, Saturday 15th June 2019

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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)

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Leader: David Morgan

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

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Leader: David Morgan

Tri-circles of Crickhowell, 9,17,25or35 miles, Saturday 27th July 2019

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.
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