B and B in the BB, 14 miles, Saturday 2nd January 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Changes: The planned start point was from the Cwm Gwdi car park. (From A470 roundabout south of Brecon; B4601 towards town centre for 0.25 miles; just before Drovers Arms turn right into Ffrwdgrech Road; ahead for 0.7 miles to tri-junction and fork left; ahead 1.5 miles to where road turns sharp right; here go ahead on lane for 0.25 miles to Cwm Gwdi car park).
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Actually started from the Pont ar Daf car park on the A470 as the original start point was closed by snow., SN987200
Description: Brisk and Bracing circuit of the central Brecon Beacons to get rid of that post-Christmas sluggish feeling.
Notes: Fine and bright with snow cover. Some cloud on tops in the morning. Anticlockwise walk.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 987 200, Start: SN 987 200
East Glamorgan Heritage Coast, 15.5 miles, Saturday 6th February 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Barry Island railway station (ample car parking on road directly alongside station)., ST114669
Description: A scenic and moderate linear coast path walk including Jackson and Whitmore Bays along to Summerhouse Point. Return by train from Llantwit Major railway station.
Notes: Fine bright day. A linear walk to Llantwit Major
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 114 669, Start: ST 114 669, Finish: SS 970 689
Sor brook - sore feet, 21.5 miles, Saturday 6th March 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Changes: The planned start was at the car park above the Llandegfedd Reservoir to the west of Coed-y-Paen, but changed due to early closure of car park.
Meet/Start time : 08:20. At: Started at a car park on the edge of Usk., SO373012
Description: Approximately 20 miles. 8:00am start at car park above the Llandegfedd Reservoir to the west of Coed-y-Paen. Map: Landranger 171 or Explorer 152. GR: ST 328985. Leader: Gerry Jackson. Tel: 01633 482175.
Notes: Fine start but cloud developing. A clockwise walk.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SO 373 012, Start: SO 373 012
Map(s):Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
Leader: Gerry Jackson
Mothers' Day Special, 17 miles, Sunday 14th March 2010, Route: (view, download), Details
Mothers' Day Special, 17 miles, Sunday 14th March 2010, Route: (view, download)
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: 14 Locks Visitor Centre (near M4 junction 27), ST279886
Description: Includes Machen Mountain, Ruperra Castle, Park Wood and Rhiwderin.
Notes: Dry, but cool day.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 279 86 , Start: ST 279 86
Spring in the Vale, 22.5 miles, Saturday 20th March 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Llantwit Major railway station for train to Bridgend Railway Station (contact leader beforehand to confirm train time). , SS970689
Description: Linear walk of western inland sections of VMHT.
Notes: Very muddy! Wet start but it improved after the lunch stop.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SS 970 689, Start: SS 907 798, Finish: SS 970 689
Map(s):Explorer: 151
Leader: Alun Jones
Clamber Around Giedd Basin, Mark II, 20 miles, Saturday 10th April 2010,
Location, Details
Clamber Around Giedd Basin, Mark II, 20 miles, Saturday 10th April 2010,
Location
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park opposite the Tafarn y Garreg PH, SN848172
Grid reference(s):Meet: SN 848 172, Start: SN 848 172
Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park by St Peter's Church, Pentre Street, Pentre, Rhondda (M4 to J34; A4119 north via Talbot Green and Tonypandy; to Pentre)., SS969961
Notes: Clockwise walk. Cloudless warm day.
Grid reference(s):Meet: SS 969 961, Start: SS 969 961
Newton to Barry - The Heritage Coast, 27 miles, Saturday 8th May 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: St. Johns Church, Newton, ST114667
Description: Meet at Barry Island railway station - large car park on left.(Turn under bridge at junction just before station. Possible charge). Contact John to book minibus to start in Porthcawl. A splendid linear walk along the entire Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Notes: Cloudy with light rain at times. Linear walk.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 114 667, Start: SS 836 775, Finish: ST 114 667
Two Castles a Mill and a Wall, 18.5 miles, Sunday 16th May 2010, Route: (view, download), Photographs
Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Magor, ST425870
Description: From car park just off Sycamore terrace about 100 yards from St. Mary's Church, Magor (Please do not use car park next to church). A walk around the St. Brides valley and Gwent levels.
Notes: Clockwise walk. Average moving speed was 3.2 mph. Cloudy with a little light rain in the morning. A few heavy showers in the afternoon.
Grid reference(s):Meet: ST 425 870, Start: ST 425 870
