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

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Nev's grill, layby after Staunton on A4136, SO557123
• Description: Forest of Dean. Suck Stone, Symonds Yat, café stop, Staunton. Steep ups & downs in morning, easy afternoon.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 557 123, Start: SO 557 123
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Today I want the sky, 18 miles, Saturday 26th October 2019

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lay-by near Stanton, SO308217
• Description: A new route connecting some old favourites. Circuit of Bryn Arw, Strawberry Cottage Wood, Cwmyoy church, Twyn y Gaer and Partishow Church.
• Notes: Quite a lot of ascent for a walk of this distance, although it is spread throughout the walk and usually on good paths. Please park at right angle to road to maximise parking, which is currently restricted at starting point.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4200
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Introduction to Navigation for beginners, 10 miles, Sunday 27th October 2019

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: 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 Join LDWA
• Notes: Please bring OL12 Map & ideally an Expedition 4 Compass. Bring a hot drink as you might be standing around a bit
• Leader: Jason winney

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

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Rogerstone Welfare c.p., ST2652988441
• Description: Rhiwderin, Fox Wood and Machen Mountain.
• Notes: The AGM itself is at 15:00
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 26529 88441, Start: ST 26529 88441
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire

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

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: 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: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

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

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: 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: SO 525 029, Start: SO 525 029
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 161, 162, 171
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Beavers, Boar & Buzzards, 19 miles, Saturday 30th November 2019

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Parking area next to cricket pavilion in Parkend., SO61400795
• Description: Following forestry tracks to Greathough Brook to pass the beaver site & into Lydbrook & Ruardean before returning to Parkend via Speech House along yet more forestry tracks.
• Notes: Please park considerately.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 6140 0795, Start: SO 6140 0795
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2400
• Leader: Rob Richardson

"The Song Remains The Same" - Christmas Walk & Meal, 14.5 miles, Saturday 7th December 2019

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pay & Display Car Park, Redbrook. Car Park charges apply., SO53620997
• Description: New route from previous years for our group Christmas Walk.
• Notes: Overall pace with three stops included will be 2.5 mph. Christmas meal starts at 3pm - Menu will have been sent to members via bulk email for orders to be made in advance of walk. No meal orders can be made on the day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5362 0997, Start: SO 5362 0997
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2526
• Leader: David Morgan

Dadford doddle, 15 miles, Wednesday 11th December 2019

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Woodstock Pond car park, Bettws Lane, next to canal, ST301901
• Description: Sections of canal plus surrounding countryside, afternoon stop at 14 Locks canal visitor centre.
• Notes: Coffee stop at 14 Locks canal visitor centre
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 301 901, Start: ST 301 901
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Let\'s Go Plane Spotting, 18 miles, Saturday 14th December 2019

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: St Mary's Church Portbury, ST502753
• Description: South past Bristol Airport, loop round over Dundry, return via Failand. Joint walk with Bristol & West LDWA
• Notes: Pub nearby at finish.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 502 753, Start: ST 502 753
• Map(s): Explorer: 154 & 155
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: John Roberts

Major Splat Pudding - The Lost Trousers, 22 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2020, Route: (, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: 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 !
• Notes: bring a head torch and a flask of tea
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s): Explorer: 166/152
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason winney

Cambrian Way Part 1, 25 miles, Saturday 11th January 2020

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Meet at Pontypool Train Station to catch the 07:20 to Cardiff Central Arriving at 07:54 (Train times/Prices may change, so lookout for any email communications regarding this), SO301003
• Description: Meet at Pontypool Train Station to catch the 07:20 to Cardiff Central (Arriving in Cardiff at 07:54) walking back to Pontypool along the Cambrian Way, the route follows the Taff Trail out to Tongwynlais and over the Ridgeway to Machen, Twmbarlwm, Mynydd Henllys and down to Pontypool. Come dressed for winter and bring a head torch.
• Notes: Train Cost for a single ticket is £9.00 (Prices as of August 2019); (A long route indeed for January, planning the route this way was more easy transportation wise as getting trains from the Crosskeys line proved more difficult and expensive). Please note, Walkers can pull off the walk at Crosskeys and get a train to Pontypool. The journey is 90 minutes with a change at Newport, if decide to do this the route is 18 miles.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 301 003, Start: ST 181 758, Finish: SO 301 003
• Map(s): Explorer: 151,152. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Walk Grade: Moderate.  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): B
• Leader: Jason winney

Cambrian Way Part 2, 22 miles, Saturday 25th January 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at Abergavenny Train Station to catch the 08:34 to Pontypool. Train arrives at 08:44., SO305136
• Description: Walking from Pontypool back to Abergavenny, the route goes over the Garn Fawr Ridge and up onto Sugarloaf and down to Forest Coalpit. We leave the Cambrian Way at Five Ways (SO285210) to get back to Abergavenny on foot via a suitable route.
• Notes: Costs of train is £5.30 (as of August 2019) Booking the Abergavenny - Pontypool 08:34 service. Walkers could leave the route in Abergavenny which will make for a shorter 13 mile day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 305 136, Start: SO 300 003, Finish: SO 305 136
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Walk Grade: Moderate.  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): B
• Leader: Jason winney

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

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: 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: SN 970 681, Start: SN 970 681
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

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

• Meet/Start time : 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: SN 900 704, Start: SN 900 704
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Into the Valley, 21 miles, Saturday 28th March 2020

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Public car park Heol y Cyw. Walkers should plan to be there 10 minutes before start of walk., SS946845
• Description: Dipping in and out of the Garw and Ogwr valleys on the way to Llyndwr Fawr. Some decent climbs to get you in the mood for Spring walking.
• Notes: Although a moderate grade be aware that there will be some significant climbs en route.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 946 845, Start: SS 946 845
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Leader: Tony Alcock

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, various16-47 miles, Saturday 27th June 2020

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• 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. 4000ft ascent. *** due to height ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• 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: David Morgan

A walk on the wild side, 32 miles, Saturday 18th July 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.
• Notes: You can walk to Storey Arms and get the Merthyr bus back to Cefn Coed y Cymmer making the walk shorter.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: So 023 089, Start: So 023 089
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason winney