The Revenge of Seargent Major Splat-Pudding !!!!!, 22 miles, Monday 1st January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: Please note that the walk now starts in Penderyn and not in Ystradfellte as advertised in Strider, this is due to the recent weather conditions affecting roads in the area, see Programme for latest walk location details
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Parking in a lay-by on the A4059 just up from the Distillery, SN951084
• Description: A walk taking in the remote area's surrounding Ystradfellte, Penderyn and the Hepste.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 951 084, Start: SN 951 084
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Fool In The Rain, 18 miles, Saturday 6th January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Street Parking nr Lancaster Arms, Pandy, SO333218
• Description: A New Year start in the Black Mountains exploring the map to the west of Pandy.
• Notes: 4030 ft ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 333 218, Start: SO 333 218
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Drew\'s quest for Kate\'s humble caravan, 15 miles, Wednesday 10th January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Village hall car park, Dingestow, SO45851025
• Description: Links to TV, passing Treowen, Humble by Nature and Cwmcarvan
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 4585 1025, Start: SO 4585 1025
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Waterfalls and more waterfalls, 14.5 miles, Saturday 13th January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Meet at Craig-y-Dinas car park, locally known as Dinas Rock, SN91150793
• Description: Visiting waterfalls in the Glyn-neath and Ystradfellta region
• Notes: Good walking boots would be better than trainers. No dogs please.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 9115 0793, Start: SN 9115 0793
• Map(s): Explorer: EX12
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: John Tinelli

Round Towers and The Guardian, 18 miles, Saturday 20th January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Canning St car park, (football field) Cwm, SO180058
• Description: Mynydd Carn-y-Cefn, Round Towers, Coity mountain, passing above Cwmtillery Lakes and The Guardian
• Notes: Bring a torch just in case, dogs welcome but on a lead.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 058, Start: SO 180 058
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: John Tinelli

Offa\'s Twisted Wye Kanter 2, 22/20/16/12.5 miles, Sunday 28th January 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Palmer Community Centre, Place de Cormeilles, Chepstow, NP16 5LH , ST533938
• Description: An exciting winter kanter with a 'twist' in the beautiful Wye Valley on the Wales / England border. The event uses established long distance routes such as Offa's Dyke, Wye Valley Walk and Gloucestershire Way as well as paths to link main routes. This event provides a choice of four routes where clues need to be gathered. The twist is this: If you do not have the confidence to self-navigate, then gpx tracks and route descriptions will be provided to enable you to walk the route of your choice. You will still need to answer the clues to earn a certificate! There will be NO checkpoints on the routes and entrants will need to ensure that they have sufficient food and drink for their chosen route. The South Wales LDWA will supply a substantial hot meal and hospitality on your return to Chepstow. Tea and toast provided at the start.
• Notes: AN EVENT MANAGED BY THE SOUTH WALES LDWA COMMITTEE, FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR SOUTH WALES LDWA MEMBERS AND OTHER GUESTS. THIS EVENT WAS OVERSUBSCRIBED IN 2017. EARLY ENTRY RECOMMENDED. Enter here £6 for LDWA members
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 533 938, Start: ST 533 938
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162 / 171
• Leader: N/A

For The Love Of Tarmac, 14 miles, Sunday 4th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: Moved from Sat to Sun to make parking easier
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llandaff Fields car park, ST165775
• Description: Around Cardiff Bay and a bit of Penarth
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 165 775, Start: ST 165 775
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire

No Boots Required Again, 15 miles, Saturday 10th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Risca Leisure Centre car park, ST260901
• Description: A semi-urban walk to Tredegar House via Mescoed Wood, Allt yr yn and the Gaer. Returning through Rhiwderin and Fox Wood. Tea/coffee stop at Tredegar House for lunch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 260 901, Start: ST 260 901
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire

Too early for bluebells, 15 miles, Wednesday 14th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Layby on A4042 between Llanover & Llanellen, SO306097
• Description: Exploring countryside & hills above Llanover. Will include cafe stop near end of walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 306 097, Start: SO 306 097
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

2020 Hundred Recce: Usk to The Queens Head, 20 miles, Saturday 17th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at the Queens Head Car Park on the Llanthony Rd. There is a charge of £2 for the carpark, SO3109822137
• Description: Walking from Usk to the Queens Head on the 2020 Hundred.
• Notes: Meeting at the Queens Head Car Park in the Black Mountains, we drive down to Usk (A4042 to Little Mill, then A472 to Usk) and walk back to the Queens Head.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 31098 22137, Start: SO 37610 00777, Finish: SO 31098 22137
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Whales, Romans, Countryside - lend me your goats!, 20 miles, Saturday 24th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Large free car park In the Blaise Castle Estate [on the B4057], ST558786
• Description: Mainly off-road exploration of some possibly surprising Bristol landmarks.
• Notes: Boots not necessary but there will be mud
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 558 786, Start: ST 558 786
• Map(s): Explorer: 154. Landranger: 172
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Shirley Hume

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk, 19 miles, Saturday 24th February 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: -- Please note that if the weather is bad the walk won't go ahead.
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet in Pontrhydfendigaid at the Recycle Bin., SN729662
• Description: Walking from Pont, up onto Banc Gwyn and down into Strata Florida, up onto Garn Gron and into the Carn Flur Forest. Some rugged ground after Garn Gron. From the Forest we head back toward Strata Florida to ascend up onto Disgwylfa, Llyn y Gorlan and Llyn Egnant to the bothy. -- Please note that if the weather is bad the walk won't go ahead.
• Notes: There are around 7 places on the walk, once the places are filled up a message will be displayed informing you that the walk is full. If you are willing to camp outside the bothy then this will be fine for you to join the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 729 662, Start: SN 729 662
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk, 14 miles, Sunday 25th February 2018, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: From Claerddu bothy., SN792686
• Description: Day two see's us ascend up onto Dibyn Du and across to Crug Gynon and over the wild rugged hills thereon to a bridleway that leads us to the Lon Las Cymru byway. We follow this byway for a while and cross over a ridge called Pen yr Bwlch into Cwm Myro and into Strata Florida and back to Pontrhydfendigaid.
• Notes: A wild walk which traverses large tracts of open moorland with some wet area's. I've made the most of the ATV & sheep tracks to make the going a little more easier underfoot. There are several stream crossings, while they don't require getting your feet wet, they will require a good - 'rucksack-less' leap to make good the crossing.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 792 686, Start: SN 792 686
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Pooler plod, 16 miles, Wednesday 14th March 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Old Mill cp, opposite Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO285005
• Description: Tranch, Pantygasseg, Cwmffrwdoer, Cwm Sychan, Talywain, Lasgarn Wood, Folly Tower, Penygarn.
• Notes: Plenty of ups & downs - a steep early ascent
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 005, Start: SO 285 005
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Monmouthshire Way Part 6, 19 miles, Saturday 24th March 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Foresters Oaks Car Park, Wentwood, ST429939
• Description: The sixth of seven walks of the Monmouthshire Way, a walk designed by David Morgan that explores the ancient county of Monmouthshire. Visiting Usk Valley Way, Usk, Bertholey, Wentwood Gate and finishing at Foresters Oaks Car Park. The walk will commence at Penperlleni and finish at Foresters Oaks Car Park, Wentwood.
• Notes: Members to book themselves onto the minibus. Once spaces are filled, then members will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 429 939, Start: SO 322 047, Finish: ST 429 939
• Map(s): Explorer: 152 / 14. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Fforest Fawr Spring Loosener, 32 miles, Saturday 31st March 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car-park on A470 opposite Storey Arms Centre, SN983203
• Description: Limber up for spring with a big walk taking in first the peaks of the Fforest Fawr region, then the low-lands, forests and waterfalls south of Ystradfellte, and finally finishing on Fan Fawr. A challenging walk including some tough off-path walking.
• Notes: Please bring suitable kit for winter-walking in the Beacons and a head torch as likely to finish at dusk
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 983 203, Start: SN 983 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike Batt

The Monmouthshire Way Part 7, 16 miles, Sunday 8th April 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre Car Park, ST529943
• Description: The seventh of seven walks of the Monmouthshire Way, a walk designed by David Morgan that explores the ancient county of Monmouthshire. Visiting Gray Hill, Carrow Hill, Slade Woods, Rogiet and the Wales Coast Path to finish in Chepstow. The walk will commence at Foresters Oaks Car Park and finish in Chepstow.
• Notes: Members to book themselves onto the minibus. Once spaces are filled, then members will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: ST 429 939, Finish: ST 529 943
• Map(s): Explorer: 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Little and large, 15 miles, Wednesday 11th April 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Slip road near the Hardwick restaurant (not the car park). Limited parking so please try to share transport., SO314115
• Description: Skirrid Fach and Skirrid Fawr
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 314 115, Start: SO 314 115
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

My Birthday Walk, 37/18 miles, Saturday 21st April 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: 37 miles = 60 km
• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Meet at Byefield Lane Car Park, Abergavenny., SO297141
• Description: A circular walk visiting places dear to my heart. Come along and I'll explain as we go. Option 1) Part circuit. Walk to Crickhowell via Blorenge and the lonely shepherd then catch the bus back. 18 miles & 3300' ascent. Option 2) The complete circuit. As option 1 plus Pen Allt Mawr and the Sugar Loaf. 37 miles & 7700' ascent.
• Notes: Buses from Crickhowell are circa one hour intervals and a single fare costs £1.85 as at 21/02/2017.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141, Finish: Invalid
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Rhondda Rollercoaster Marshals Walk, 26 miles, Saturday 28th April 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Park on the old school playground near McColls, access from Bethesda Street., ST04579087
• Description: Marshals walk, restricted to those members who have volunteered to help on the event.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 0457 9087, Start: ST 0457 9087
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

May be bluebells, 17 miles, Wednesday 2nd May 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Beacon Hill car park near Trellech, SO51030526
• Description: A trip around the local woods in search of bluebells.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5103 0526, Start: SO 5103 0526
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Taith Torfaen South, 26 miles, Saturday 5th May 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre, SO28550060
• Description: The southern loop of the Anytime Challenge. Trying out the latest revision of the route descsription.
• Notes: See the draft route description, not yet available on the Anytime Challenge page.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2855 0060, Start: SO 2855 0060
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, 166. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Gerry Jackson

Black beauty, 15 miles, Wednesday 9th May 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Layby near Stanton, SO308217
• Description: A Springtime walk in the Black Mountains
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Ponthir and Llangibby Circular, 15 miles, Saturday 19th May 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: A new leader has been found so the walk will take place as planned
• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park behind Ponthir Village Hall, close to the Star Inn, ST326929
• Description: Generally gentle walking through fields and woods, but with a few sharp climbs and a possible visit to Llangibby Castle
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 326 929, Start: ST 326 929
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Gerry Jackson

The Three Castles, 20 miles, Saturday 9th June 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Meet at Skenfrith Castle, SO457203
• Description: Starting at Skenfrith Castle passing the ancient church of St Bridget's, consecrated in 1207, we follow the waymarked route clockwise to White Castle and Grosmont
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 457 203, Start: SO 457 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14, 152, OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Gwyneth

South Wales Hundred. Part one: Cardiff to Pentre, 28 miles, Saturday 16th June 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Radyr Railway Station. Free Parking., ST134804
• Description: First leg of the impressive route used for the SW100 via the Taff Trail, via Castell Coch, west over Garth Hill, the Ridgeway Walk to Llantrisant and Mynydd y Gaer. North to cross Ogwr Fach and Glynogwr. Finally Mynydd William Meyrick to finish in Ton Pentre and catch return train to Radyr.
• Notes: Walk expected to take 10 hours. Individual train ticket costs £4.50. Group ticket will be cheaper.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 134 804, Start: ST 134 804, Finish: SS 972 953
• Map(s): Explorer: 151 / 166. Landranger: 170 / 171
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rod Hollands.

Meity Roundabout, 22 miles, Saturday 23rd June 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at parking Layby on the North bound side of the road by the river bridge, SN887211
• Description: A walk out to Moel Feity and Fan Brycheiniog, returning via Foel Draw, with a bit of lane walking as well
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 887 211, Start: SN 887 211
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 1, 20 miles, Saturday 7th July 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Beaufort Street Car Park, Crickhowell (Pay & Display) (£3.20 on 05.01.18), SO219184
• Description: The first of a series of walks that will visit all 35 listed 2000 Ft mountains of South Wales. This walk will visit 7 of the listed mountains.
• Notes: 3845 ft Ascent and route on paths throughout. This is a mountain walk. Attendees to ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and clothing. High level all day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 219 184, Start: SO 219 184
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

South Wales Hundred. Part two: Pentre to Storey Arms, 24 miles, Saturday 14th July 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Storey Arms Car Park. , SN982203
• Description: Part two of the SW100. From Pentre, climb to Mynydd Maerdy, cross Mynydd Bwllfa to cross the Heads of the Valleys Road at Hirwaun. Into Waterfall Country via Penderyn to reach Ystradfellte. Then to Blaen Llia to follow the Beacons Way over Fan Llia, Fan Dringarth and onto Craig Cerrig-gleisiad before reaching Storey Arms.
• Notes: Minibus to Pentre. Names to Rod Hollands. When the bus is full, anyone else wanting to go will have to arrange car sharing.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 982 203, Start: SS 969 961, Finish: SN 982 203
• Map(s): Explorer: 166 / OL12. Landranger: 160 / 170
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rod Hollands

2020 Hundred Recce: Abergavenny to Longtown, 20 miles, Saturday 21st July 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Longtown Village Hall Car Park and Car Share to the By-Field Car Park in Abergavenny, SO323288
• Description: Walking out to Longtown from Abergavenny on the 2020 Hundred Route
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 323 288, Start: SO 296 140, Finish: SO 323 288
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Hidden Heart of the Wye, 24 miles, Saturday 4th August 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Whitestones car park, near Llandogo/Tintern, SO525029
• Description: An exploration of the Wye Valley and its western surrounds via some lesser used paths taking in Llandogo, Cuckoo Wood, Pwllplythin, Wood, Trelleck Comon, Penallt, Cwm-bychan, Trellech and Cleddon.
• 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: OL14. Landranger: 161, 162
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering

The Pools of Painscastle, 25 miles, Saturday 11th August 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet in Painscastle in the small gravel lay-by on the north side of the B4594. Do not park in the hall car park., SO165464
• Description: A tough circular walk visiting many of the Mawn Pools north of Painscastle. Very little road walking and plenty of big open spaces.
• Notes: The walk will involve very close to 5000' of ascent so this is borderline grade B/A. I will most probably camp nearby the night before and after if anyone wishes to join me.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 165 464, Start: SO 165 464
• Map(s): Landranger: 148
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

South Wales Hundred. Part 3: Storey Arms to New Tredegar, 25 miles, Saturday 18th August 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Station Row Car Park, New Tredegar, SO142032
• Description: Part three of the SW100. Leaving the Storey Arms climb to cross the central Beacons and on to Carn Pica. Descend to Talybont Reservoir Dam and then climb Mynydd Tor y Foel. Then south to cross the flank of Mynydd Llangynidr and on to reach Trefil. Then over Rhymney Hill and on to Mynydd Bedwellte and downhill to New Tredegar.
• Notes: Minibus to Storey Arms. Names to Rod Hollands. When the bus is full, anyone else wanting to go will have to arrange car sharing.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 142 032, Start: SN 982 203, Finish: SO 140 032
• Map(s): Explorer: 166 / OL12 / OL13. Landranger: 160 / 161 / 171
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rod Hollands

Down By The Seaside, 50 miles, Friday 24th August 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 19:00. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre Car Park (free)., ST529943
• Description: A new route from Abergavenny to Chepstow. Following on from the success of "Travelling Riverside Blues", here is another opportunity to walk across the county. A late evening / night time exploration of the Black Mountains, then to Usk and a return to Chepstow along the Usk Valley, Wentwood and the coast arriving back in Chepstow between 4pm and 6pm. Walk has 7235 ft of climbing.
• Notes: Replenish in Usk after 25 miles. Walkers to take personal responsibility should they need to leave the walk by arranging to get themselves back to Chepstow. Contact David Morgan to book space on bus. Non South Wales LDWA members £5. The walk will finish at a pub in Chepstow and have a meal. It is perfectly feasible for members to use the train to reach Chepstow and to let the train take the strain at the end of this long walk! A Near Full Moon expected.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: SO 297 141, Finish: ST 529 943
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 / 14. Landranger: 161 / 162
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Offa\'s Twisted Wye Valley Walk, 23 miles, Saturday 1st September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Beacon View car park (free), near Trellech, SO51030526
• Description: ODP and WVW
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5103 0526, Start: SO 5103 0526
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Echoes Echoed, 23.5 miles, Saturday 8th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: A late addition to the Walks Programme. The gpx file of the route is available for viewing and/or downloading.
• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Keeper's Pond (Pen-ffordd-goch pond) car park just off the B4246 Blaenavon to Abergavenny road., SO25481074
• Description: Heads west via Waun Wen and Black Rock to the Lonely Shepherd Stone. Then to Crickhowell via the eastern end of Mynydd Llangatwg. To Llangenny, round the Sugar Loaf to the river Usk. Around and over the Blorenge back to Keeper's Pond.
• Notes: Modified repeat, with reduced ascent, of a walk held in 2009. About 4300 feet of ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2548 1074, Start: SO 2548 1074
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Gerry Jackson

As wild as the long-maned ponies, 22.2 miles, Saturday 22nd September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Byefield Lane Car Park, Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: A tour of most of Abergavenny's near-by summits taking in Deri, Sugarloaf, Twyn y Gaer, Bryn Arw and both of the Skirrids. It will be a day of ups and downs with approx 5500 ft of ascent. Based on the first loop of Jason's Deep in the Black Stuff from 2014.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: A  (What's this?)
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Lake District Trip Day 1, 18.3 miles, Saturday 22nd September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on the town of Keswick., NY266232
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 266 232, Start: NY 266 232
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Lake District Trip Day 2, 16.8 miles, Sunday 23rd September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on the town of Keswick. , NY245138
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 245 138, Start: NY 245 138
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Lake District Trip Day 3, 14.7 miles, Monday 24th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on the town of Keswick., NY236123
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 236 123, Start: NY 236 123
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Lake District Trip Day 4, 14.3 miles, Tuesday 25th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on the town of Keswick., NY266232
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 266 232, Start: NY 266 232
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Lake District Trip Day 5, 11.2 miles, Wednesday 26th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on town of Keswick., NY266232
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 266 232, Start: NY 245 138, Finish: NY 266 232
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Lake District Trip Day 6, 12.2 miles, Thursday 27th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Based on town of Keswick., NY266232
• Description: Anyone wishing to join South Wales LDWA on this week's walking trip in Lake District to email David Morgan and advise that they are coming. Details of day's walk will then be provided. Please note that walks will not always start and finish in Keswick.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: NY 266 232, Start: NY 259 149, Finish: NY 266 232
• Map(s): Explorer: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

A (large) Circle around Caerphilly, c25 miles, Sunday 30th September 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Machen Village Hall car park, ST210891
• Description: A circular around Caerphilly taking in various summits and sights. Great views. May be somewhat familiar to those who did the old Caerphilly Summits challenge walk...
• Notes: About 4500ft ascent. Generally on good paths, although could be a bit of bushwhacking. Boggy in places esp. if it's been wet.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 210 891, Start: ST 210 891
• Map(s): Explorer: 151;152;166
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Mike

Zigzag around the Rhondda, 17.3 miles, Saturday 6th October 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:15. At: Meet at Treorchy train station, SS959965
• Description: A circular walk around the Rhondda valleys taking in the legendary Treorchy zigzags. Short(ish) walk but with a fair bit of climb (3500ft). Accessible via public transport.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 959 965, Start: SS 959 965
• Map(s): Explorer: 166. Landranger: 170
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jamie Lewis

On the edge, 15 miles, Wednesday 10th October 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Keepers Pond car park near Blaenavon, SO254107
• Description: Gilwern Hill, Clydach Gorge, cycle route 46, Govilon, Garnddyrys. Great views of the Blacks and beyond, plus lots of industrial history.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 254 107, Start: SO 254 107
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Cwming round the mountain, 16 miles, Saturday 13th October 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Forestry Commission's Cwm Big, near Aberbeeg, SO20580202
• Description: Via Cwm Nature Reserve and Blaina.
• Notes: (The start is on the right, just after the roundabout)
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2058 0202, Start: SO 2058 0202, Finish: SO 205 020
• Map(s): Explorer: 13 152 166
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire Murray

South Wales 2000 Ft Mountains Part 3, 21 miles, Sunday 21st October 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Free Car Park opposite Llangynidir Village Hall, SO155196
• Description: The third of a series of walks that will visit all 35 listed 2000 Ft mountains of South Wales. This walk will visit 4 of the listed mountains.
• Notes: 4490 ft Ascent and route on paths for the majority. One section of rough ground means this route is graded as energetic. This is a mountain walk. Attendees to ensure that they have appropriate safety equipment and clothing. High level all day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
• Map(s): Explorer: 12 / 13. Landranger: 160 / 161
• Grading: Walk: Energetic,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

AGM walk and meeting, 12 miles, Saturday 27th October 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Machen Village Hall, ST20968910
• Description: Walk followed by AGM at 3pm.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 2096 8910, Start: ST 2096 8910
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 152. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

The Monmouthshire Way Part 5, 18 miles, Saturday 3rd November 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Public Car Park (Free) Penperlleni Village, SO322046
• Description: Rescheduled Walk from 17.03.18 due to cancellation caused by adverse weather. The fifth of seven walks of the Monmouthshire Way, a walk designed by David Morgan that explores the ancient county of Monmouthshire. Visiting Whistle Inn, Coity Mountain, a brief foray into Blaenau Gwent, Pontypool Park, Folly Tower, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal and finishing in Penperlleni. The walk will commence at Keepers Pond and finish at Penperlleni. 2800 ft ascent.
• Notes: Members to book themselves onto the minibus. Once spaces are filled, then members will have to make their own car sharing arrangements.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 322 046, Start: SO 254 107, Finish: SO 322 046
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161 / 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

Mid-Week Litter Pick Walk, 5 miles, Thursday 8th November 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Keepers' Pond Car Park nr Blaenavon, SO254107
• Description: A short mid-week walk with a difference. Bring a bin bag. We will walk and also clear any litter that we see in this iconically beautiful area.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 254 107, Start: SO 254 107
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161 / 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: David Morgan

There\'s an estate to get into!, 15.2 miles, Wednesday 14th November 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Goetre Hall Wood car park, just off A4042, SO317062
• Description: Low level, taking in Nantyderry, river Usk, Llanover estate, canal
• Notes: Hopefully a coffee stop at the Hummingbird Café in the afternoon
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 317 062, Start: SO 317 062
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Better Late Than Never, 19 miles, Saturday 17th November 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Changes: Note the start location which has changed from the original posting of this walk.
• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: School Close, Ponthir, ST32499297
• Description: Clockwise circular around the countryside of the Usk hundred administration division of Monmouthshire.
• Notes: A walk arranged at very short notice along paths previously walked. No recent recce has been carried out so there is a slight risk that some route finding may be necessary.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 3249 9297, Start: ST 3249 9297
• Map(s): Explorer: 152. Landranger: 171
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Gerry Jackson

Yet Another Blast From The Past, 16 miles, Saturday 1st December 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Fforest Fawr car park, ST1417783889
• Description: Visiting some of the Caerphilly Summits.
• Notes: This walk is suitable for those new to long distance walking, or wishing to return to it. The route is mainly on paths, tracks and lanes, although it may be a bit muddy in places depending on the weather. Garth hill, Craig yr Allt and Caerphilly mountain will be climbed at a reasonable but accommodating pace. Although we expect to finish in daylight, please ensure you are fully equipped for unforeseen events. Please contact the walk leader if you require any further information as this walk will be led at 2.5 miles an hour, including breaks and climbs. A taste of long distance walking before hitting the hard stuff!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 14177 83889, Start: ST 14177 83889
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Claire and Grae

Christmas walk & meal, 12 miles, Saturday 8th December 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Redbrook car park, charges apply., SO53620997
• Description: Short walk followed by meal at The Bell, Redbrook
• Notes: Menu available in November
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5362 0997, Start: SO 5362 0997
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Back to where it all started, 15 miles, Wednesday 12th December 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:09. At: Cwmcarn Bowls & Rugby Club car park, ST215941
• Description: Woodlands and mountains around Cwmcarn
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 215 941, Start: ST 215 941
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

The Little Ridge with a BIG Bite, 18 miles, Saturday 15th December 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanfrynach Village, meet by the public loo's Walking out to Waun Rydd and returning via the Talybont Forest, SO074257
• Description: Walking out to Waun Rydd and returning via the Talybont Forest
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 074 257, Start: SO 074 257
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Grading: Walk: Demanding,  Ascent: B  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Christmas Day Ramble, 7 miles, Tuesday 25th December 2018, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:30. At: Car park on Hall's Rd Terrace near Pontywaun Spiritual Church, ST2202692544
• Description: An amble around Cwmcarn forest.
• Notes: Bring lunch. Joint walk with Islwyn Ramblers.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 22026 92544, Start: ST 22026 92544
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Grading: Walk: Moderate,  Ascent: C  (What's this?)
• Leader: Grae Yeandle & Anne Beaugie