SPRING GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS PROGRAMME 2008
MARCH
Saturday
1st March ..... Get Lost Again!
Second day of a two-day more advanced navigation course
Course
Tutor: IAN SMITH
See the Navigation
Courses page for details
CRICKHOWELL
WALKING FESTIVAL
A WEEK OF WALKS IN THE EAST,
from Saturday 1st March (St David's Day) to Sunday 9th March inclusive.
This part of our programme is the Society's contribution to the
Crickhowell Walking Festival. The walks also appear in the Walking Festival
programme where in some cases the walk descriptions have been changed slightly
to make them more understandable for a wider audience.
For information on the full festival programme see the web site
http://www.crickhowellinfo.org.uk/events/walkingFestival08/
Saturday 1st March
FROM PRIORY
TO CRUG. 9.00am - 5.00pm 20.5km
(12.7 miles) 961m
of ascent (3152ft) Strenuous
A high level walk from Llanthony Priory
to Crickhowell following the route of the second stage of the Beacons Way, via
Garn Wen, Partrishow Church, Crug Mawr and Table Mountain.
Booking in advance essential - please call the Crickhowell Resource &
Information Centre on 01873 811970 (or Roger Austin on 01873 810145 outside
office hours)
Leader: 029 2061 0397 (Mobile: 07748
463545) ANNE PRITCHARD AND JIM WILSON
Sunday 2nd March
ANOTHER APPROACH TO SUGAR LOAF. 10.00am -
3.30pm 14km (9 miles) Energetic
From the field opposite the Dragon's Head car park in Llangenny GR SO 240179. An
interesting walk through the Graig wood and onto the summit (596 metres).
Leader: 01873 854894 ROS GRANT
Monday 3rd March
AROUND AND OVER MYNYDD LLANGATWG. 10.00am
- 4.00pm 16km (10 miles) Energetic
From the Crickhowell
Resource and Information Centre GR SO 218183, a gradual climb to the
eastern side of Mynydd Llangatwg and returning back over the top and Llangattock
escarpment.
Leader: 01873 810573 PAVEL VITEK
Tuesday 4th March
BEACONS WAY TO DYFFRYN CRAWNON. 9.30am
- 3.00pm 15km (9.5 miles) Moderate
From the car park of
the Coach and Horses Public House, Llangynidr GR SO 146199. We follow a scenic
stretch of the
Leader: 029 2061 0397 (Mobile: 07748 463545) ANNE PRITCHARD
Wednesday 5th March
CASTELL TO CRUG. 9.30am - 5.00pm
21km (13 miles) Energetic
Meet at the Crickhowell Resource and
Information Centre, GR SO 218183, for
transport by bus to the start of the walk.
Booking in advance essential - please call the Crickhowell Resource &
Information Centre on 01873 811970 (or Roger Austin on 01873 810145 outside
office hours)
Leader: 01291 691184 (Mobile: 07976
724845) JIM WILSON
Thursday 6th March
A
CLASSIC WALK AROUND LLANTHONY. 10.00am
- 5.00pm 16.5km (10.3 miles) Energetic
From the car park at Llanthony Priory GR SO 288278. A high level circuit of the
Leader: 01497 820074 CHRIS PLAYFORD
Friday 7th March
TWO RIDGES ASTRIDE THE GRWYNE FAWR. 9.30am
- 5.00pm 23km (14 miles) Strenuous
From Pont Cadwgan GR SO 267252. North via Bal Mawr and Chwarel y Fan,
descending to cross the river near Blaen y Cwm, then up to Pen y Gadair Fawr
(800m), returning south via Pen Twyn Mawr and Disgwylfa.
Leader: 029 2023 8930 MIRIAM GRIFFITHS
Saturday 8th March
FROM ONE VALLEY TO ANOTHER.
10.00am - 4.30pm 18km (11 miles) Energetic
Park (free) in the car park at Crickhowell High School, New Road, GR SO 217185
and meet at the Crickhowell Resource
and Information Centre for a circuit in the lower Black Mountains taking
in Table Mountain, Llanbedr, Llangenny and returning to Crickhowell beside the
river Usk.
Leader: 01873 810573 PAVEL VITEK
Sunday 9th March
BWLCH, CEFN and CWMS. 9.00am
- 3.00pm 17km (10.5
miles) 640m of ascent (2100ft) Energetic
Bwlch to Crickhowell via Cefn Moel,
Cwmdu, and the Cwm-gu valley following the route of the third stage of the
Beacons Way from West to East.
Park (free) in the car park at Crickhowell High School, New Road, GR SO
217185 and meet at 9.30am at the
Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre for transport by bus to Bwlch.
Booking in advance essential - please call the Crickhowell Resource &
Information Centre on 01873 811970 (or Roger Austin on 01873 810145 outside
office hours)
Leader: 01495 773495 JUDY COX
Sunday 9th March.......Walk and Talk
BRECON'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS. 10.30am
- 3.30pm About 5km (3 miles) Easy
Meet at the long-stay car park off Heol Gouesnou south-east of Morrisons
Supermarket (parking fee required) GR SO 048284 for a gentle stroll around some
of the historically important houses, religious, military and municipal
buildings of Brecon with a leisurely lunch at the Castle Hotel (orders taken on
the day).
Guide: 01639 730179 NIGEL PHILLIPS
Friday 14th March
RESERVOIR TO RENDEZVOUS.
9.30am - 4.30pm 15km (9 miles) Energetic
Linear walk from Bwlch Bryn Rhudd, near South end of Crai Reservoir, straight up
Fan Gyhirych, skirting the Senni and Cwm Du valleys, back to the National
Park Information Centre via Craig Gerrig Gleisiad, Fan Frynych and Twyn Dylluan
ddu. Meet at National Park Visitors Centre,
Libanus (the rendezvous), GR SN 977262, at 9.30am for car share to starting
point. Walk start time 10.00am.
Leader: 01792 843794 (Mobile: 07779 172750) LES
HUGHES
Saturday 15th March and Sunday 16th March..... Get
Lost!
A two-day basic navigation course
Course
Tutor: IAN SMITH
See the Navigation
Courses page for details
Saturday 15th March
THE ROTTENSTONE TRAIL AND THE TRIALS
OF THE ENTREPRENEURS. 10.00am - 4.30pm 15km (9.5 miles) Energetic
From the lay by north of and adjacent to the Tafarn-y-Garreg GR SN 849171.
A circular route to Waun Fignen Felen, Sinc Giedd, Carreg Goch, Cribarth, Carreg
a'r Gap and return.
Leader: 01558 822960 (Mobile 07748 865992 from 8am to 10am on the morning
of the walk only) GEOFF WILLIAMS
Sunday 16th March
PRIORY, RESERVOIR, AND ANVIL.
10.00am - 5.00pm 20km (13 miles) Strenuous
Start from Llanthony Priory, GR
SO 288278, for a walk up Cwm Bwchel, Bal Bach, down the other side to
Blaen a Cwm, ascend Pen y Gadair Fawr, cross country to Grwyne reservoir for
lunch stop. Y Fan and Blacksmiths Anvil, Chwarel y Fan, Bal Mawr,
and down to LLanthony Priory to finish.
Leader: 01495 759984 MIKE BEBB
Sunday
16th March 2008: Beacons Way Day 4
Llangynidr
to Storey Arms; via Pen Rhiw-calch, Torpantau, Fan y Big, Pen y Fan and Corn Du.
23.6km (14.6 miles) 1359m of ascent (4457ft) Strenuous
Meet 8.30am at the car park opposite the Storey Arms on the A 470 (Grid ref:
982203) for transport by Mini-bus to Llangynidr.
Leader: 01291 691184 (Mobile: 07976 724845) JIM WILSON
Booking essential. Telephone: 029 2061 0397 or
email:
eannepritchard@hotmail.com ANNE
PRITCHARD to make a reservation.
EASTER
WEEKEND
Friday 21st March
PILLOW MOUNDS, MAEN MADOC, SARN HELEN,
AND A LIMESTONE GORGE. 10.00am - 4.30pm 19km (12 miles) Energetic
Meet at the public car park at Ystradfellte ,GR SN 92951340, for a circular walk
going north from Ystradfellte to Maen Madoc and returning via Maen Madoc and the
Nedd Fechan and Porth yr Ogof.
Leader: 01558 822960 (Mobile 07748 865992 from 8am to 10am on the morning
of the walk only) GEOFF WILLIAMS
Saturday 22nd March
RESURGANCES AND WATERFALLS. 10.00am - 4.30pm 19km (12
miles) Energetic
From Ystradfellte village car park GR SN 929134 Follow the Nedd and Mellte
rivers over limestone and millstone grit.
Leader : 01495 773495 JUDY COX
Sunday 23rd March
HAY, THE BLACK MOUNTAINS AND
OFFA'S DYKE. 9.30am - 5.30pm 29km (18 miles) Strenuous
Meet at Hay-on-Wye Car Park, opposite castle GR SO 230422 (there is
a charge). Up over the back of Llanigon & following the Digidi brook to
Gospel Pass, then over Hay Bluff, Black Hill and back up to Olchon Valley,
returning to Hay along Offa's Dyke.
Leader: 01497 822831 SEAN O'DONOGHUE
Monday 24th March
THE TRADITIONAL EASTER MONDAY THREE
CASTLES WALK. 8.30am - 6.00pm
32km (20 miles) Strenuous
From Skenfrith Castle on the B4521 Abergavenny to Ross road (park
in the lay-by over the bridge GR SO 459202). A classic walk between Skenfrith,
White and Grosmont Castles, with a pub stop at Grosmont.
Leader: 029 2062 8861 MALCOLM WINNEY
Friday 28th March
CWM
CAMLAIS VALLEY.
10.00am
- 5.00pm 18km (11miles) Moderate
Meet at the lay by on the A4067 just north of Defynnog, GR SN 925280, for
a circular walk with pleasant views and historic interest.
Leader: 01558 822960 (Mobile 07748 865992 from 8am to 10am on the
morning of the walk only) GEOFF WILLIAMS
Saturday 29th March
HOW NOT TO GO TO THE CINEMA IN
BRYNAMAN. 9.30am
- 4.30pm 20km (12.5 miles) Energetic
Meet at the car park, GR SN 707193, on the minor road off the A4069 just after
the hair pin bend below the View Point. Towards the cinema in Brynaman, but then
to Tair Carn Uchaf, Carn Foel Deg Arbedd,
Foel Fraith, and back via the waterfall on Afon Clydach, Carnau Pen Rhiw Ddu and
Pen y Clogau.
Leader: 01550
740188 CLIVE EILES
Sunday 30th March
THE FAR WEST OF THE PARK, A 4000
YEAR OLD FORT AND VIEWS OF THE TOWY VALLEY. 10.00am - 5.00pm 18km (11 miles)
Moderate
Meet at the Forestry lay- by on the Llangadog to Brynamman road at GR SN 717255 for
a circular walk over Pen Arthur, Bwlch y Gors ,Garn Goch Fort,
Carregfoelgam and the site of a Roman Villa .
Leader: 01558 822960 (Mobile 07748 865992 from 8am to 10am on the morning of the
walk only) GEOFF WILLIAMS
APRIL
Friday 4th April
..... More than just a Walk
BLORENGE LANDSCAPE. 10.30am -
3.30pm 10 km (6 miles) Moderate
From the car park on the B4246 at Llanfoist GR SO 286133. Up the incline, around
to the Punch Bowl and descending through woods and farmland
to return along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, looking at some of the
industrial, historical, geomorphological and natural features that make up
the landscape on the east of the Blorenge.
Leader: 029 2061 0397 (Mobile: 07748 463545) ANNE PRITCHARD
Saturday 5th April
CASTELL DINAS AND THE DRAGON'S
BACK. 10.00am - 3.00pm 14km (9miles) Energetic
From the Castle Inn, Pengenffordd, GR SO174296, car park charges. A
visit to the site of an early Norman Castle, ascent of Y Grib and lunch at Rhos
Dirion with good views, weather permitting! Low level return.
Leader: 01873 854894 ROS GRANT
Sunday 6th April
HILLS, WATERFALLS AND HISTORIC SITES -
OLD AND NEW. 9.30am - 5.00pm 19km (12 miles) Energetic
From the car park by the bridge over the Usk at GR SN820272. Up to the trig
point on Mynydd Myddfai with spectacular views over the Towy Valley. Look
at the site of the pipeline before returning along the Bridle way to cross the
road on to Mynydd Llan, to see Roman Camps, Stone Circles, Crash Sites and
waterfalls.
Leader: 07801 915707 ANGELA MORGAN
Friday 11th April
PICNIC AND BLUEBELLS ON HOLY
MOUNTAIN. 10.30am - 2.00pm 6km (4 miles) Moderate
From the lay by car park on the B4521 GR SO 328164 the walk takes a
classic route up and round the Skirrid (Ysgyryd Fawr) visiting a secret tea
break picnic spot, the site of the ancient chapel on the summit, "The
Devils Table" and with luck a spectacular show of bluebells.
Leader: 01291 691184 (Mobile: 07976 724845) JIM WILSON
Saturday 12th April
FANS FROM
THE SOUTH. 9.30am - 5.00pm 23km (14 miles) Strenuous
From car park in Ystradfellte village GR SN 929134. Ascent of Fan
Gyhirych and Fan Nedd mainly on tracks but some cross country on moorland. Lots
of ancient history and features - fort, cairns, pillow mounds, pot holes,
swallow holes.
Leader: 01497 820074 CHRIS PLAYFORD
Sunday 13th April
THE IRON MOUNTAIN TRAIL. 10.00am - 4.00pm
19km (12miles) Energetic
From the Keeper's Pond car park GR SO 254107 a walk taking in a great deal of
industrial archaeology and the summit of Blorenge.
Leader: KEVIN McANULTY AND WILLIAM COOPER (Enquiries via Jim Wilson on
01291 691184)
A
WELSH PARK SOCIETIES WEEKEND
The Brecon Beacons Park Society
will be hosting a series of weekend Guided Walks and Special Events over three
days, to which members and friends of the Pembrokeshire and Snowdonia Societies
are invited.
Friday 18th April
..... A Guided Walk
LLANGATTWG
ESCARPMENT.
10.00am
- 4.00pm 16km (10miles) Moderate
From
the car park (parking fee required) behind the fire
station in Crickhowell Grid Reference SO 219184. A
walk up to over and around the craggy Llangattwg escarpment above Crickhowell
via a hidden valley, Craig y Cilau nature reserve and wilderness trails.
Leader: 01873 810145 ROGER AUSTIN
Friday 18th April
..... An Illustrated Lecture
ROAMING WITH A CAMERA IN THE BRECON
BEACONS NATIONAL PARK
From 7.30pm in the Function Room of the Bear Hotel in Crickhowell. Well-known
author, historian and photographer CHRIS BARBER MBE reflects on many
happy years spent wandering, discovering and photographing the unique landscape
of the National Park. Tea and coffee will be available from 7.00pm and there
will be an opportunity for an informal social gathering afterwards.
Speaker: 01873 856114 CHRIS BARBER
Saturday 19th April
..... Guided Walks
A
choice of three walks with the theme of 'Conservation in the Park':
(1) A CLASSIC OUTING IN THE CENTRAL BEACONS 10.00am - 4.00pm 8km (5
miles) Moderate
Meet at the car park opposite the Storey Arms on the A 470 Grid Reference SN
982203. A walk taking in some of the most popular summits of the Central
Beacons including Corn Du and Pen y Fan, with thoughts from the landowners, the
National Trust, on how they try to preserve the landscape in the face
of large visitor numbers, erosion etc.
(2) A FRESH VIEW OF WAUN FIGNEN FELEN. 10.00am - 4.00pm 16km (10 miles) Moderate
From car park at Craig-y-nos Country Park visitor centre Grid Reference SN
840155 (parking fee required). Up Cwm Haffes to look at the peat bog known
as Waun Fignen Felen and its surroundings. A chance to see sundew, bog
asphodel, lousewort, and other acid-loving moor-land plants, and to view the
interesting landscape features of Sgwd Ddu, sink holes, shake holes and the Dead
Dog cave entrance. Discussion of the work on conservation and attempted
revegetation of a unique and historic peat bog, with National Park Officers who
are responsible for the management of the area. Easy gradients but some
rough walking.
Leader: 01550 740188 CLIVE EILES Guest Expert: JUDITH HARVEY
(Western Area Manager of the National Park)
(3) BALANCING A HISTORIC POST INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE
AND CONSERVATION. 10.00am - 4.00pm 16km (10 miles) Moderate
From the Keepers' Pond car park on the B4246 Abergavenny - Blaenafon road GR SO
254107. A walk to explore the historic landscape of the World Heritage Site
above Blaenafon, which includes the Canada Tips, the Dyne Steel incline and the
lost village of Pwll Du. This will be followed by a walk round The Blorenge with
its evidence of early industrial work but now a SSSI. Easy gradients but rough
in places.
Leader: 01495 773495 JUDY COX Guest Experts: STEVE
SMITH ( Eastern Area Warden National Park) and ALVIN NICHOLAS (World Heritage
Site Warden)
Saturday 19th April
..... The Great Debate
From 7.30pm in Clarence Hall,
Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BW
IS THERE A FUTURE FOR THE NATIONAL PARKS IN WALES?
A discussion forum on the relevance of the 'National Park' concept in Wales,
with invited speakers drawn from Welsh political leaders, academics,
administrators and chief executives of relevant organisations. Tea and coffee
will be served from 7.00pm.
Host: 01639 730179 NIGEL PHILLIPS
(Chair of the Brecon Beacons Park Society)
Speakers:
Nicholas Bourne, AM, Leader
of the Official Opposition, National Assembly for
Wales
Ruth
Chambers, Deputy Chief Executive, Council for National Parks
Jane Davidson, AM, Minister for the Environment, Sustainability and Housing,
Welsh Assembly Government
Sara Edwards, TV Presenter and Vice President, Council for National Parks
Mike German, AM, Liberal Democrat Leader, National Assembly for Wales
Christopher Gledhill, Chief Executive, Brecon Beacons National Park
Authority
Peter Ogden, Director, Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales
Aneurin Phillips, Chief Executive, Snowdonia National Park Authority
Roger Thomas, Chief Executive, Countryside Council for Wales
Nic Wheeler,
Chief Executive, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Kirsty Williams, Liberal Democrat AM, representing Brecon and
Radnorshire, National
Assembly for Wales
Leanne
Wood, Plaid Cymru AM , representing South Wales Central, National
Assembly for Wales
Numbers will have to be limited, so anyone wishing to attend will need to
register with Ben Sladen:
e-mail: ben.sladen@aulden.plus.com
or telephone: 01568 720424
Sunday 20th April .....
Guided Walks
A choice of two guided walks in the eastern area of the National Park
(1) TO THE TOP OF THE TABLE 9.30am
- 12.30pm 9km (6 miles) Moderate
Starting from the public
car park in Crickhowell
(off the A40 behind the fire station) Grid
Reference: SO 219184.
A
classic walk to Table Mountain with its commanding presence above Crickhowell
and its sweeping views of the Usk valley. With varied scenery, the walk crosses
green meadows, open moors and a wooded valley. This is one of a series of
'self-guided' walks which have been published on the Brecon Beacons Park Society
web-site.
Leader:
01873 811539 ROGER WHITE
(2)
THE LLANBEDR HORSESHOE. 9.00am - 5.30pm 27km (17 miles) Strenuous
From Ty Mawr farm north-west of Llanbedr Grid Reference SO 234206 (parking fee
required). A well-respected high-level circuit of the Grwyne Fawr valley: Pen
Cerrig-calch, Pen Allt-Mawr, Pen Trumau, Waun Fach (811m), Pen y Gadair
Fawr and Crug Mawr.
Leader: 01594 542473 CHARLES AND HELEN HENDERSON
Sunday 20th April.....Evaluation
From 2.00pm in the Conference Room on the top floor of the
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre, a meeting of the representatives
from the Executives of The Brecon Beacons Park Society, Cymdeithas Eryri /
Snowdonia Society and Friends of Pembrokeshire National Park.
Sunday
20th April 2008: Beacons Way Day 5
Storey
Arms to Craig-y-nos; via Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, Fan Dringarth, Fan Llia, Sarn
Helen, Pant Mawr and Penwyllt. 24.6km (15.3 miles) 825m of ascent (2738ft) Energetic
Meet 9.30am at the lay-by just south of Craig-y-nos Castle on the A 4067 (Grid
ref: SN 841152) for transport by Mini-bus to Storey Arms.
Leader: 01584 861487 PHIL AND CHERYL JOHNSTON
Booking essential. Telephone: 029 2061 0397 or
email:
eannepritchard@hotmail.com ANNE
PRITCHARD to make a reservation.
Wednesday 23rd April
..... Illustrated Archaeological Lecture
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEYS OF THE SOUTHEAST BLACK
MOUNTAINS. 7.30pm at the Bear Hotel,
Crickhowell
Two
archaeology surveys have recently been completed in the
Speakers: 01989 730 564 ANNE ROSEVEARE (Operations Manager,
ArchaeoPhysica Ltd) and JENNY HALL (Trysor)
Friday 25th April
NORTH OF CRICKHOWELL UP THE GRWYNE
FAWR TO LLANBEDR TO TABLE MOUNTAIN AND RETURN. 10.00am - 5.00pm 14km (9
miles) Moderate
Meet at the Crickhowell car park (parking fee required), GR SO 219184, for this
scenic circular walk via Bellfountain wood.
Leader: 01558 822960 (Mobile 07748 865992 from 8am to 10 am on the morning
of the walk only) GEOFF WILLIAMS
Saturday 26th April ..... Past the Park
MAD
ABOUT MACHEN. 9.00am - 4.30pm 24km (15 miles) Energetic
Meet in Machen village hall car park,
A walk through fields and varied woodland mostly on tracks and paths taking in
Mynydd Machen. Dogs only on leads.
Leader: 029 2062 8861 (Mobile: 07971 296699) MALCOLM AND WENDY WINNEY
Sunday 27th April .....
Past the Park
AN ELAN VALLEY OUTING. 10.00am -
4.30pm 23km (14 miles) Strenuous
Meet at the car park at Cwmdeuddwr, 1/2 mile west of Rhayader, GR SN 965678 for
a walk via Banc Treheslog, a Roman Camp, Craig Coch reservoir, Pant Dolfollau
and Noyadd farm.
Leader: 01584 861487 PHIL AND CHERYL
JOHNSTON
MAY
Friday 2nd May
OVER AND AROUND MYNYDD TROED. 10.00am
- 4.00pm 16km (10 miles) Energetic
Meet at Cwmdu Village Hall (£1 parking fee), GR SO 180239 for a walk over
Mynydd Troed and neighbouring hills.
Leader: 01873 810145 ROGER AUSTIN
Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May ..... Past the Park
A BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OF SNOWDON
SCRAMBLING.
The two potential routes being the Snowdon Horseshoe and the North face of
Tryfan. Group size to be limited to 8 + Leader and Seconder, so
please let the leader know in advance if you would like to participate.
Leader: 01495 759984 MIKE BEBB
Saturday 3rd May .....
Past the Park
RADNOR HILLS CIRCULAR.
10.00am - 5.00pm 23km (14 miles) Energetic
Meet at New Radnor High St, off A44 at GR SO 211609 (on the OS
Landranger 148 map), near the pub /hotel. For a circular walk from New Radnor
with lunch at Rhiw Pool and returning along Water-breaks-its-neck.
Leader: 01497 822831 SEAN O'DONOGHUE
Sunday 4th May
EAST OF CRAIG Y NOS. 10.00am
- 4.30pm 20km (12 miles) Energetic
From the layby GR SO 841152 which is on the L 100m south of Craig y Nos
Castle on the A4067. A crossing of Pwll Pant Mawr to the Valley of the
Afon Nedd and a return along Sarn Helen and country lanes visiting Henrhyd
waterfall en route.
Leader: 01873 890291 DAVID GRANT
Monday 5th May
LIVELY AROUND THE COFFIN TRAIL.
Meet at the Water Board Car Park in Llanddeusant GR SN 798238.
A long strenuous walk with 1800 metres of climb and some rivers to cross.
From Llanddeusant to Cwmgiedd, via Carreg Las, and back via Cribarth, Fan
Hir, Fan Brycheiniog, Fan Foel and Bannau Sir Gaer.
Leader: 01550
740188 CLIVE EILES
Friday 9th May
A WILD WAY TO THE BEACONS. 10.30am - 4.00pm 13 km (8 miles) Energetic
From car park at head of Cwm Gwdi GR SO 024247. Up the wilderness of Cwm Sere
with glorious views on a hidden route to join the path over Pen y Fan and Corn
Du. Back down across Cwm Llwch to Cwm Gwdi.
Leader: 01873
811539 ROGER WHITE
Saturday 10th May
A HARD DAY IN THE BLACK
MOUNTAINS. 9.00am - 5.00pm 24km(15 miles) Strenuous
From the Castle Inn on the A479 at Pengenffordd GR SO 173295 (parking
fee). Over the saddle at Mynydd Llysiau and Mcnamara's road into the Grwyne
Fechan valley. Up to the Mynydd Du ridge which we follow to Pen y Gadair Fawr
and Waun Fach, then down over the spectacular Dragon's Back. Over 1000m
ascent in total.
Leader: 01497 820074 CHRIS PLAYFORD
Sunday 11th May
A CLASSIC BEACONS CIRCUIT. 9.30am - 5.00pm 22km (14 miles) Strenuous
From the Blaen Taf Fechan car park GR SO 036171, the route follows the ridge
above Neuadd reservoir over Graig Fan Ddu, Corn Du, Pen y Fan (886m), Cribyn,
Fan y Big to Bwlch y Ddwyallt. Thereafter continuing along to Carn Pica and
returning via Cwar y Gigfran and Graig Fan Las. A classic day on the hill.
Leader: 01446 795257 EAMONN McGREEVY
Friday 16th May
BLACK MOUNTAINS RIDGE AND VALLEY.
10am - 4.00pm 17km (11 miles) Energetic
From the car park at Longtown Village Hall (fee) GR SO 324288 . Ascent up on to
the Hatterall Ridge then NW along Offa's Dyke path to the head of the
Olchon Valley. Return along the Cats Back, Llanveynoe and Olchon riverside.
Leader: 01873 890291 DAVID GRANT
Saturday 17th May ..... Past
the Park
FOUR HEREFORDSHIRE CHURCHES.
9.30am - 4.00pm 16km (10 miles) Moderate (but muddy?)
From the car park behind the Church at Walterstone GR SO 341249.
The four small medieval churches of Walterstone, Clodock, Rowlestone and
Llancillo. Look for the Brute memorials.
Leader: 01495 773495 JUDY COX
Sunday 18th May
CASTLE INN CIRCULAR.
9.30am - 5.00pm 22km (14 miles) Strenuous
From the Castle Inn car park at Pengenffordd (parking fee) GR SO 173296. A climb
up the Dragon's Back and along the north scarp to Rhos Dirion then
following ridge to the Blacksmith's Anvil and descending to Grwyne Fawr, up
again to Pen y Gadair Fawr along to Waun Fach, Pen Trumau and down to the
pub for a pint!
Leaders: 0117 9730017 ANGELA WOOLLEY AND DILYS HARLOW
Sunday
18th May 2008: Beacons Way Day 6
Craig-y-nos
to Llanddeusant YHA; via Tafarn-y-Garreg, Llyn y Fan Fawr, Fan Brycheiniog,
Picws Du and Llyn y Fan Fach. 17.8km (11.0 miles) 1067m of ascent (3500ft)
Strenuous. Meet 9.30am outside Llanddeusant Youth Hostel (Grid ref: SN 776244)
for transport by mini-bus to Craig-y-nos. Parking is limited; please
car-share if possible.
Leader: 01639 844080 ARWEL MICHAEL
Booking essential. Telephone: 029 2061
0397 or
email:
eannepritchard@hotmail.com ANNE
PRITCHARD to make a reservation.
Friday 23rd May ..... History Revealed (2)
UPLAND ARCHAEOLOGY ABOVE LLANGYNIDR.
9.30am - 4.30pm 13km (8 miles) Energetic
Meet at the car park opposite Llangynidr Village Hall, GR SO 155195. Again we
shall be looking at sites recorded in exploratory surveys funded by the BBNP
Sustainable Development Fund during 2007 and not visited since last September.
NB This is a different route from that of last September
Leader: 01874 623404 MIKE SCOTT ARCHER
Saturday 24th May - Friday
6th June
THE PEMBROKESHIRE COASTAL PATH
South to North from Amroth to Poppit
Sands 186 miles over 14 days ( approx 13 miles per day )
Note: Rob will also be leading the northern section of The Cambrian Way (16th -
23rd Aug) and The Anglesey Coastal Path (13th - 20th Sept) see later programmes
for details. Please contact the leader early to book your place.
Leader: 01446 412250 (mobile: 07971 190768, email: rskrsk@hotmail.co.uk)
ROB KNOWLES
Saturday 24th May ..... Past the Park
THE SHROPSHIRE HILLS, CHURCH STRETTON 20km
(12 miles) Energetic
Meet at Abergavenny station (parking fee) or in nearby streets at 9.15am for
9.28am train to Church Stretton. Group fares can apply. Walk commences at
10.40 via Hope Bowdler Hill to the Lawley. Return along this ridge and Caer
Caradoc for the return train at 16.04 which arrives back at Abergavenny at 17.11 Advisable
to confirm train times with the leader.
Leader: 01873 890291 DAVID GRANT
Sunday 25th May
STOREY ARMS TO LLANGYNIDR.
8.30am - 6.00pm 26km (16 miles) and approx 3000 ft of ascent Strenuous
Meet at CP opposite Llangynidr Village Hall, GR SO 155196, at 8.30am
for transport by minibus to start (fare £6, payable on day). A linear walk
covering much of day 4 of the Beacons Way, but 'downhill'. The route will
be via Corn Du, Pen-y-Fan, Fan y Big, Craig y Fan Ddu, Pant y Creigiau, and an
(optional) Tor y Foel to Llangynidr. The intention is to enjoy the views
etc. rather than treat this walk as a yomp!
Prior booking (with names please), by 11th May, with the leader is mandatory
for this walk.
Leader: 01600 860582 FRANK COOK (e-mail; franco_uk@hotmail.co.uk)
Monday 26th May ..... Part of the European GeoParks Fortnight
TWRCH Y TROT. 9.30am - 5.30pm
19km (12 miles) Strenuous
From the Water Board Car Park at GR SN 799 238.
Take the unclassified road which runs from Trecastle to the A 4069
between Llangadog and Brynaman.
Follow signs to Llanddeusant, the Youth Hostel and Llyn y Fan Fach. A
route down the head waters of the Twrch, and then back via the Bronze Age Burial
Cairns
on Carreg Las.
Leader: 01550
740188 CLIVE EILES,
Geology guide: ALAN BOWRING (Fforest Fawr
Geopark Development Officer)
Friday 30th May .....
National Get Walking Day
CARREG YR OGOF AND FANS. 8.00am
- 4.00pm 20 km (12.5 miles) Strenuous
Park on the road along past the Gwyn Arms, off the A4067 at SN 8486
1707, for a walk over to Carreg yr Ogof (with interesting stream crossings),
returning via the Carmarthen Fans ridgeline.
Leader: 07967 140689 PAULA ACE
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TWO EXTRA WALKS
The following two walks are part of the Society's contribution to the Hay
Festival and the European GeoParks Fortnight. They were arranged after the
completion of the Spring Programme and therefore do not appear in the printed
version of the programme.
Please note also that Alan Bowring will be joining Clive on his walk on 26th May
which is now also part of the European GeoParks Fortnight.
Friday 30th May ..... Part of the Hay Festival
HAY BLUFF CIRCULAR.
9.30am - 3.30pm 14km (9 miles) Energetic
Meet at the top of Hay Car Park for a 9 mile walk up to the stone circle at Hay Bluff, returning via the
Digedi Dingle. We will look at several old buildings and historical sites on
the way. This is quite a strenuous walk so you need to be fit, but we
will do the ascents at a leisurely pace. Please bring a packed lunch and
drink, wear boots or sturdy footwear, and bring a waterproof coat.
Leader: 01497 820074 CHRIS PLAYFORD
Friday 30th May ..... Part of the European GeoParks Fortnight
CRACKED AND CRUMPLED. 10.00am
- 5.00pm 12km (7.5 miles) Moderate
Park
(free) at The Angel Inn, Pontneddfechan SN900076, please park at the far end of
the car park if possible.
This walk is part of the Society’s contribution to the Fforest Fawr Geopark programme for European Geoparks fortnight. An
interpretive walk in the SW corner of the Waterfalls Country, exploring the
scenery, geology and industrial remains around the ancient tear in the Earth’s
crust known as the Neath Disturbance. The route takes in Craig y Ddinas,
Cilhepste and Moel Penderyn, and passes near Sgwd yr
Leader: 01454 775731
DILYS HARLOW, Geology guide: ALAN BOWRING (Fforest Fawr
Geopark Development Officer)
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Saturday 31st May ..... Past
the Park
PANT
Y LLYN LAKE AND HILL. 9.00am - 5.00pm 22km (14 miles) Energetic
Meet north of Upper Chapel on B4520 GR 021443 marked as “Griffin Inn” on map
but now private house Explorer 188 Builth Wells.
Leader:
029 2062 8861 (Mobile: 07773 389561) WENDY AND MALCOLM WINNEY
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