South Wales LDWA

South Wales at 40:West Yorkshire Visit Weekend - Walk Two, 12or17 miles, Sunday 24th September 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rockfield Road car park, Monmouth, SO503126
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, South Wales will be hosting our friends from West Yorkshire LDWA over the weekend of 23-24 September. The Sunday walk will comprise the two loops from the Three Circles of Monmouth challenge event from 2022.
• Notes: We will start with the 12 mile ‘southern’ loop that takes in a number of local landmarks including the Kymin and the ‘Cathedral of the Forest’ in Newland. People will have the option of continuing to do the 5 mile ‘western’ loop that uses part of the Offa’s Dyke National Trail en route to an exploration of King’s Wood.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 503 126, Start: SO 503 126
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 161, 162
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Contact: Simon Pickering, email: southwales@ldwa.org.uk

4 Across: Very Wire, 21 miles, Saturday 7th October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet in lay-by on north side of A4136 Staunton Road. When approaching from Monmouth the lay-by is about 200yds on your left after you pass the "Welcome to the Forest of Dean" sign, SO539124
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: 40 years ago this month I led the second group walk. This is not the exact route but based on the route of 1983. Mainly forest and field paths. Total road walking less than 2 miles.
• Notes: Bring £2 or swim and it's October so don't forget a torch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 539 124, Start: SO 539 124
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3800
• Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: +447884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk

"World On Fire" (81), 32 miles, Saturday 14th October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Magor Square Car Park, NP26 3HY (free parking) What Three Words: nervy.cheerily.knowledge, ST425871
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: An autumnal walk following WCP, sections of Y100SF and rolling Monmouthshire hills. Views all day if weather is good.
• Notes: Walk grade due to distance to be walked. Chance of resupply in Chepstow. Some quiet lane walking involved. Please ensure head torches are in your rucksack.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 425 871, Start: ST 425 871
• Map(s): Explorer: 171 / 172. Landranger: OL14
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3300
• Contact: David & Gill Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

"Seven" (82), 20 miles, Saturday 21st October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Margaret Street Car Park, Abercynon (free) What Three Words: bulldozer.crouches.songs, ST082948
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exactly 57 years ago to the day, the Aberfan disaster devastated the lives of so many in a small mining community and touched the hearts of many more around the world. This walk remembers that catastrophic event.
• Notes: Bring a head torch just in case. Please ensure your rucksack is equipped for winter conditions. Railway station in Abercynon with several trains arriving prior to 08:30 otherwise car sharing advised.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 082 948, Start: ST 082 948
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 171
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2364
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Of Teddy Bears and Sausages, 18.5 miles, Saturday 28th October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pen Pych Forest Car Park, Blaencwm. Parking free., SS924991
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring Pen Pych, the Rhigos, Glyncorrwg and Pen y Cymoedd area. Potential for spectacular views. QC Mini paw of approval.
• Notes: Maybe room for 15 cars, so car share if you can please. Generally friendly paths, but rough in places.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 924 991, Start: SS 924 991
• Map(s): Explorer: OS166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3070
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

"Mind Your Manners" (83), 26 miles, Saturday 4th November 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llynfi Road Car Park (free), Maesteg What Three Words: thing.shower.ledge, SS851914
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring the hills near (and not so near) Maesteg.
• Notes: This is an exposed route. Please ensure that you have spare clothing, head torch and equipment that will ensure that you are equipped for winter hill walking.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 851 914, Start: SS 851 914
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5550
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Over The Windy Knoll, 26 miles, Saturday 18th November 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre Carpark , ST53309399
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Following one of the OTWK 26 mile route's around to Hewelsfield and St Briavels
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 5330 9399, Start: ST 5330 9399
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: Jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Hold for Simon, Sunday 26th November 2023

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• Contact: Simon Pickering

Hold for Simon, Saturday 2nd December 2023

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• Contact: Simon Pickering

Another Great Meander (AGM) - and a Meeting! , 12 miles, Sunday 3rd December 2023

• Meet/Start time : Our AGM with pre-meeting walk. It will be in Monmouth. The AGM will be at Rockfield Park Community Centre, Monmouth (NP25 5DN) starting at 14:30.
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• Contact: Simon Pickering

Christmas Meal and Walk, tbc miles, Saturday 9th December 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pay & Display Car Park in Redbrook. Currently £2 all day. For cashless or phone payments call 804774., SO536101, SO536101
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Details tbc
• Notes: The Bell in Redbrook has been booked for our Christmas meal on 9th December at approx 3.00pm. The Committee will send out details via email / Whatsapp with information on how to book meal. Car sharing recommended.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 101, Start: SO 536 101
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Contact: Simon Pickering

Winter Wonderland Walk, Saturday 16th December 2023

• Meet/Start time : Beacons
• Description: Details to follow, but a day's walk / peaks/ national park/ less than 20 miles / QC by Mini
• Notes: The leader cannot be held responsible if a winter wonderland doesn't quite materialise!
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• Contact: Mike Batt

Jason , Saturday 23rd December 2023

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• Contact: Jason Winney , email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Jason, Monday 1st January 2024

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• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Hold for joint walk with Essex and Herts Group, Saturday 23rd March 2024

• Meet/Start time : Details to follow
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• Contact: Walks Secretary, email: southwales.walks@ldwa.org.uk

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, 52 miles, Saturday 13th April 2024

• Description: This 50 mile and 24 hour event is being hosted by South Wales LDWA Group. Many volunteers will be needed to make this event a success. So, if you're a South Wales LDWA Group member, we really would urge you to pencil in this weekend and commit to helping on the event. Please contact David Morgan (email below) to confirm that you will be helping.
• Notes: A marshals' walk will be held later in the year so that all can take part.

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy continued, Sunday 14th April 2024

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy 50 Marshals' Walk, 50 miles, Saturday 22nd June 2024

• Description: Cymoedd Sir Fynwy 50 Marshals' Walk. South Wales LDWA Group members who helped run the event that was held on 13/14 April are welcome to enter the marshals' walk.
• Notes: There will be some support on this event but it will be minimal. Entrants should be prepared to be self sufficient. More information will be posted in due course.

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy 50 Marshals' Walk, 50 miles, Sunday 23rd June 2024

• Notes: Event started at 10:00 22.06.24 and finishes at 10:00 23.06.24

50, 25 miles, Saturday 8th March 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Main Car Park in Crickhowell accessed off Green Hill Way, SO219184
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: 50 years ago to the day I completed the my first challenge walk. It was the Abergavenny Three Peaks which in 1975 started and finished at Crickhowell Youth Hostel. This is a repeat of that route as far as practical.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 219 184, Start: SO 219 184
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5200
• Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: +447884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk