'Promise' (88), 19.5 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2024, Location, Details
'Promise' (88), 19.5 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell Sports Centre, New Road, Crickhowell
what3 words - brushing.fuse.allows, SO216185
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: This is a joint walk with our friends from Essex & Herts LDWA Group. An exploration of the western Black Mountains via lesser known paths and a ridge finish.
- Notes: Please ensure that you have spare clothing. Temperatures can change quickly in the mountains and this walk will be exposed when on the mountain ridge on return to Crickhowell. Please also ensure that you have a head torch.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4200
- Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
Usk Valley Circuit, 15.5 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2024, Location, Details
Usk Valley Circuit, 15.5 miles, Saturday 23rd March 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell Sports Centre, New Road, Crickhowell
what3 words - brushing.fuse.allows, SO216185
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A second offering for our friends from Essex & Herts LDWA who don't wish to participate on the walk called 'Promise' due to distance and height ascent.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
- Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
- Walk Grade: ** (Moderate). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 2343
- Contact: Jason Winney, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com
Both Sides of the Storey, 20 miles, Saturday 30th March 2024, Location, Details
Both Sides of the Storey, 20 miles, Saturday 30th March 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad layby on A470, 1.6ml N of Storey Arms. What3words: briskly.dugouts.attitudes ., SN971222
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A visit to a number of the hills and surrounding areas to the north of Storey Arms. The itinerary includes Fan Frynych, Daudraeth Illtyd Nature Reserve, Cefn Llecid, Cwm Llwch and Y Gyrn.
- Notes: Some areas of rough ground and some areas likely to be boggy. A number of ascents.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 971 222, Start: SN 971 222
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: 160
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4200
- Contact: Simon Pickering, Tel: +447812011589, email: sipickering@outlook.com
Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, 52 miles, Saturday 13th April 2024, Location
- 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.
'For Whom The Bell Tolls' (89), 33 miles, Wednesday 17th April 2024, Location, Details
'For Whom The Bell Tolls' (89), 33 miles, Wednesday 17th April 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Fedw Woods Car Park, ST506984
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A repeat of a walk that I led in March 2022. Bring a headtorch and enough food for the day. It will be possible to top up water at miles 10 and 27. Please do not contact the walk leader and just turn up on the day. Please note the walk grading and only attend if you are comfortable walking the distance advertised. Led at a brisk pace.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 506 984, Start: ST 506 984
- Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 162
- Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4600
- Contact: David Morgan , email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
'Dr Alibi' (90), 37 miles, Saturday 27th April 2024, Location, Details
'Dr Alibi' (90), 37 miles, Saturday 27th April 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Byfield Rd Car Park, Abergavenny
What Three Words: suspended.foreheads.dynamic, , SO297141
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A spring training walk that will see the Group follow an undulating route west from Abergavenny and into the Valleys. We will visit locations used on the 2014 Valleys 100 route and we will even visit the Alps.
- Notes: There will a shop to resupply at approximately 18 miles into the walk. You MUST be an experienced walker to come on this walk. If you are not a regular member of the South Wales LDWA Group, please email the walk leader and provide information that will reassure that you are able to complete a walk of this nature. Brisk pace and if you feel that you will not be able to complete the distance, you must make arrangements to return yourself to Abergavenny.
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13, 152. Landranger: 160, 161, 171
- Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 7377
- Contact: David Morgan, email: southwalesldwa@live.co.uk
The Son of the Loosener, 35 miles, Saturday 4th May 2024, Location, Details
The Son of the Loosener, 35 miles, Saturday 4th May 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Start in the lay-by by the Tafarn-y-Garreg pub. Limited parking, so please car share if possible., SN849171
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: An epic trek of some lesser-walked areas of the Black Mountain. There is a lot of off-path walking, and the terrain is rough, boggy and tussocky in places. If the weather is truly foul, the walk may be modified on the day.
- Notes: The 2020 Loosener was cut short by bad weather, allowing it to escape and breed a son who has taken steroids and vowed revenge. We'll have to defeat this one before it grows out of control..!
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 849 171, Start: SN 849 171
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12
- Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 6000
- Contact: Mike Batt , Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk
Cymoedd Sir Fynwy 50 Marshals' Walk, 50 miles, Saturday 22nd June 2024, Location
- 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, Location
- Notes: Event started at 10:00 22.06.24 and finishes at 10:00 23.06.24
6 plus 2, 25 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2024, Location, Details
6 plus 2, 25 miles, Saturday 3rd August 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: The upper car park at the north west end of the Pontsticill Reservoir, SO05421436
(It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time) - Description: A circular walk visiting the 8 reservoirs in the Brecon Beacons. Please note there will be some off path ascents.
- Notes: I still need to fully reccee this walk so there may be some changes nearer the date
- Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0542 1436, Start: SO 0542 1436
- Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: 160
- Walk Grade: *** (Hard). (What's this?)
- Ascent (feet): 4600
- Contact: Andrew Clabon, Tel: +447884967288, email: andrew.clabon@tiscali.co.uk
Hold for Simon, Saturday 12th October 2024, Location, Details
Hold for Simon, Saturday 12th October 2024, Location
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- Contact: Simon Pickering
Hold for Simon, Sunday 13th October 2024, Location, Details
Hold for Simon, Sunday 13th October 2024, Location
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- Contact: Simon Pickering
Hold for Isle of Wight LDWA visit, 15 miles, Saturday 9th November 2024, Location, Details
Hold for Isle of Wight LDWA visit, 15 miles, Saturday 9th November 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : Llanthony
- Grid reference(s): Meet:
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- Contact: Angela Williams, email: Angew29@outlook.com
Hold for Isle of Wight LDWA, 6 miles, Sunday 10th November 2024, Location, Details
Hold for Isle of Wight LDWA, 6 miles, Sunday 10th November 2024, Location
- Meet/Start time : Llanthony
- Grid reference(s): Meet:
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- Contact: Angela Williams, email: Angew29@outlook.com
50, 25 miles, Saturday 8th March 2025, Location, Details
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