South Wales LDWA

Badminton or Bust, 17/18 miles, Saturday 3rd December 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: On the church side of the road in Church Road, Tormarton. GL9 1HT. Take Exit 18 on M4 heading north. First right and ahead to cross roads at brow of hill. Turn right to church, ST769789
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A tour of historic churches, hill forts, woods and the Badminton Estate. Some hills, plenty of mud, lots of history
• Notes: Bring a torch and usual gear for inclement weather
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 769 789, Start: ST 769 789
• Map(s): Explorer: OL155/167. Landranger: LR172/173
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): TBC
• Contact: Shirley Hume, Tel: 07801290477, email: shirleyhume10@gmail.com

"The River Is Rising" - South Wales Christmas Meal (76), 13 miles, Saturday 10th December 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Pay & Display Car Park in Redbrook. Currently £2 all day. For cashless or phone payments call 804774., SO536101
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Exploring paths to the south of Redbrook, we'll search for Santa in Wyegate, Rudolph in Llandogo, Dasher in Beacon Hill and the elves at Tregagle.
• Notes: The Bell in Redbrook has been booked for our Christmas meal on 10th December at 3.30pm. 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
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2374
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Shadows in the Gloaming, 20 miles, Saturday 17th December 2022, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Carpark in Heol-y-Cyw. On the right near the top of the village., SS947844
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A peaceful, pre-Christmas pootle around the quiet hills surrounding the Ogmore valley.
• Notes: Mini QC paw of approval awarded. Muddy in places. Bring winter gear for the hills and a torch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 947 844, Start: SS 947 844
• Map(s): Explorer: OS151 and 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3400
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words" (77), 22 miles, Sunday 1st January 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre Car Park, SO285006
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: We welcome in 2023 with a bracing 22 mile walk over familiar hills from Pontypool.
• Notes: Pease ensure that your rucksack is equipped for winter. This walk is exposed and in wet and / or windy weather equipment will be required. Please bring a head torch. Car sharing recommended.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 285 006
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 161, 171
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3921
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Encil's Roundabout, 18 miles, Saturday 21st January 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Carpark in Trelewis in the Taff Bargoed Community Park, ST102976
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking out to Mynydd Cilfach yr Encil and around to Deri with some good views over to the Aberfan area, some chats about the local history etc
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 102 976, Start: ST 102 976
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3750
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

"Baby Can't Drive" (78), 23 miles, Saturday 4th February 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Port Talbot Civic Car Park - £3.80 all day (as of 06.11.22), SS766903
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A winter walk exploring the hills north of Aberavon. Two relative hills will be visited on a varied route involving forestry, quiet paths and hill forts!
• Notes: Walk starts at 9am in order to enable public transport users to arrive in time to walk to the walk start location. Trains from Bristol, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea arrive by 08:30 at the latest. Train station 0.4 miles from start location.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 766 903, Start: SS 766 903
• Map(s): Explorer: 165. Landranger: 170
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Contact: David Morgan, Ang Williams & Norma Lloyd, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

Bothy Walk, 18 miles, Saturday 25th February 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: , SN65518955
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 6551 8955, Start: SN 6551 8955, Finish: SN 6543 8963
• Map(s):
• Contact: Jason Winney

Bothy Walk , 15 miles, Sunday 26th February 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : , SN803892
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 803 892, Start: SN 803 892, Finish: SN 6551 8955
• Map(s):
• Contact: Jason Winney

Bothy Walk, 15 miles, Sunday 26th February 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Jason Winney

Reserved for Shirley, Saturday 4th March 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : TBC, TBC
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: Invalid, Start: Invalid
• Map(s):
• Contact: Shirley Hume, Tel: 07801290477

"Withered Delilah" (79), 38 miles, Saturday 18th March 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Byfield Rd Car Park, Abergavenny, SO297141
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Time to get on with the training to increase fitness levels for the forthcoming challenge event season. A figure of eight walk. Loop 1 will be 22 miles long with 4200 ft ascent. Loop 2 will be 17 miles long with 3580 ft ascent. For those who do both loops, 39 miles and 7780 ft ascent.
• Notes: 5* for both loops otherwise 3* for Loop 1 only. Winter kit as weather can be unpredictable on the higher hills in March. Torch required. Car sharing recommended.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 7780
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk

The Black Mountains Roundabout , 26 miles, Saturday 25th March 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Crickhowell Youth Centre, New Road, Crickhowell NP8 1AW, SO216185
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Circular route following the high ridges of the Black Mountains - taking in Crug Mawr, Waun Fach, Mynydd Tried, Mynydd Llangorse, Pen Allt-Mawr, Pen Cerrig-Calch and Table Mountain.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6790
• Contact: Henny Clare, Tel: 07711380419, email: hennyclare@hotmail.com

Offa's Twisted Wye Kanter - Challenge Event, 24/19/16/13 miles, Sunday 16th April 2023, Location

• Description: Offa’s Twisted Wye Kanter is an event run by South Wales LDWA. Different routes are provided each year and the event has been extremely successful selling out each year, so early entry is advised. South Wales members are encouraged to enter as sufficient help has now been sourced to ensure a successful day.
• Notes: Entries can be made at: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=10174 Price unchanged from 2022 - £13

Elephant Bear & Bull 100 Marshals' , 100 miles, Saturday 29th April 2023, Location

• Description: The annual LDWA 100
• Notes: 48 hour event Paper entry only. Further details at: https://ldwa.org.uk/2023Hundred/W/8187/marshals-event-rules.html

The Gwyn Matthews' Rhondda Rollercoaster, 26.5/16 miles, Saturday 13th May 2023, Location

• Description: South Wales LDWA Challenge event. Members encouraged to contact Jamie Lewis in order to offer help.

Elephant Bear & Bull 100, 100 miles, Saturday 27th May 2023, Location

• Description: The annual LDWA 100
• Notes: 48 hour event Entries at: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=10376

Lakeland Backpack, 55-60 miles, Friday 1st September 2023

• Meet/Start time : Lake District
• Description: Open to South Wales LDWA members only. A 5 night (6 day) wild camp backpack commencing 1st September. A circular route from Windermere which includes Haweswater, Helvellyn, and Langdale. Please advise the leader by 15 August if you would like to attend. Further details to follow.
• Notes: Attendees to be self-sufficient although I have included a village shop on days 3 and 5 for restocking. Part way through day 4 it should be possible to catch the bus back to Windermere for anyone wanting a shorter trip.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
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• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 15k
• Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: +447884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk

Lakeland Backpack, see 01/09/2023, Saturday 2nd September 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Description: See 01/09/2023 for details
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Andrew Clabon

Lakeland Backpack, see 01/09/2023, Sunday 3rd September 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Andrew Clabon

Lakeland Backpack, see 01/09/2023, Monday 4th September 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Andrew Clabon

Lakeland Backpack, see 01/09/2023, Tuesday 5th September 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Andrew Clabon

Lakeland Backpack, see 01/09/2023, Wednesday 6th September 2023

• Meet/Start time :
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Andrew Clabon

South Wales at 40: West Yorkshire Visit Weekend - Walk One, tbc miles, Saturday 23rd September 2023

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Abergavenny
• 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 with a number of walks in the Abergavenny area. Further details to come.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Simon Pickering, email: southwales@ldwa.org.uk

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

• Meet/Start time : Abergavenny
• 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 with a number of walks in the Abergavenny area. Further details to come.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Contact: Simon Pickering, email: southwales@ldwa.org.uk

4 Across: Very Wire, 20 miles, Saturday 7th October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet in lay by on north side of A4136 Staunton Road, 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.
• Notes: It's October. 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

"Seven" (80), 20 miles, Saturday 21st October 2023, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Margaret Street Car Park, Abercynon (free), ST08294
  (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: Invalid, Start: Invalid
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 171
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2364
• Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk