SUMMER GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS PROGRAMME 2009
JUNE
FFOREST
FAWR GEOPARK FESTIVAL
(See
http://www.breconbeacons.org:80/geopark/whats-on/geopark-festival-09
for details)
The Society is supporting this festival by leading walks on the 5th and 7th June
(and
through previous walks in the Spring Programme).
Friday 5th June
CWM,
CRAIG, PEN AND CEFN. 10.00am - 4.30pm
11.2km (7 miles) 640m ascent Moderate/Energetic
Park in Nant Cwm Llwch GR SO 006244, at the end of the minor road (
Leader: 01454 775731 DILYS
HARLOW Geology Guide: ALAN
BOWRING
Saturday 6th June ..... Beyond the Park
EXPLORE THE LOWER MYNYDD EPYNT .....
AGAIN. 9.30am - 4.30pm 22 km (14 miles) Moderate/Energetic
From the village hall in Llanfihangel-nant-Bran 9 miles north west of Brecon GR
SN 944343 (car parking £1).
Another variation on previous walks in this lovely but little known area. The
route uses the Epynt Way to join the ridges on either side of the Bran and
Cilieni valleys providing wonderful views across the National Park.
Leader: 01874 636674 PENNY LEONARD
Saturday 6th June and Sunday 7th June ..... Get
Lost!
A two-day basic navigation course based in the ‘Lesser Hall’,
upstairs at the Abercrave Miners’ Welfare, just off the A4067. Grid reference:
SN 815127
Course
Tutor: IAN SMITH
See the Navigation
Courses page for details
Sunday 7th June..... Fforest Fawr GeoPark Festival
TRAMWAYS, FANS, HOLES AND PAVEMENTS.
10.00am - 6.00pm 23km (14.4 miles) Strenuous
A walk in the Geopark looking at how geological processes shaped the landscape
and determined the agricultural and industrial heritage of the area.
From Penwyllt car park GR SN 855155, to Pwll Byfre, Fan Gyhirych, Fan Nedd,
the Afon Llia, Sarn Helen, the Nedd Fechan and through the Ogof-Ffynon Ddu
National Nature Reserve.
No dogs please.
Leader: 01454 775731 DILYS HARLOW
Geology Guide: ALAN BOWRING
Friday 12th June
PEN Y FAN CIRCUIT. 10.00am - 4.30pm
14km (9 miles) Energetic
Met at the Blaen Taf Fechan Forestry Commission car park
GR
SO 037170 (not marked as a car park on the OS map). There is a short steep climb
up onto the ridge above the Neuadd reservoir then easy walking over Corn Du and
Pen y Fan. Returning via Cribyn and the Roman road (2200ft
of ascent).
Leader: 01873 811747 PHIL EVANS
Saturday 13th June
THE PARK SOCIETY
AGM
To be held at Ty Mawr Lime Ltd, the Welsh
Centre for Traditional and Ecological Building at Llangasty by Llangorse
lake.
The plan for the day is
10.30am Arrival and coffee at Llangasty Village Hall
10.45am
The AGM also at Llangasty Village Hall
12.00am Post AGM Talk and Tour at Ty Mawr Lime
1.00pm Lunch at Ty Mawr Lime
2.00pm Post AGM Walk from Ty Mawr Farm
Lake, Church, Gardens and Allt. 2.00pm - 4.00/4.30pm 7km (4miles) Moderate
(shorter option 4km (2.5miles) Easy)
From Ty Mawr Farm GR SO124260 we will wander
through the flower rich meadows beside the lake to Llangasty Church and then
the gardens at Treberfydd. Those requiring something more energetic can
return via Allt yr Esgair.
Leader: MIKE SCRUBY (Training Co-ordinator, Ty Mawr Lime Ltd and former
BBNPA Warden)
4.00pm Tea at Ty Mawr
(Note: Full information on the AGM will be sent directly to members)
Sunday 14th June
ABEREDW
AND LLANDEILO HILLS. 09.00am - 5.00pm 24km (14miles) Energetic
Meet at the Craft Centre Car Park, Erwood on B4567 south of Aberedw GR SO 090440. A stunning walk on good paths and tracks with wonderful views of
surrounding mountains all day (weather permitting!).
There will be an opportunity to buy tea and cakes at the craft centre on our
return
Leader: 029 2062 8861 (Mobile 07773389561)
MALCOLM and WENDY WINNEY
Friday 19th June
LLANGATTOCK - USK VALLEY WALK AND MONMOUTHSHIRE
AND BRECON CANAL. 10.00am - 3.00pm 11km (7 miles) Moderate
From the road opposite The Horseshoe Inn, Llangattock GR SO 212177.
A gentle walk through Llangattock Common and along the valley side with
fine views.
Leader:
01873 810145 ROGER AUSTIN
Saturday 20th June
AROUND AND ABOVE BRYNAMMAN - ROB'S WAY.
9.30am - 5.30pm 19km (12 miles) Strenuous
Meet at the Community Centre Car Park Brynamman (GR SN 714142) on the mini
roundabout (across the road, lower car park). Meandering through lanes
and farmland before climbing up on to the Black m
Mountain, with spectacular views
of Brynamman on one side, and the Towy valley on the other. Traverse the
mountain, taking in cairns, waterfalls and old settlements before returning via
an old track.
This is in the Wild West of the National Park, with very few paths, and very
boggy in places.
Leader: 01558 824663 ANGELA MORGAN
Sunday 21st June .....
A Celebratory Walk
THE REASON WHY WILL BE REVEALED!
TWO MEDIEVAL CHURCHES AND A CASTLE.
10.00am - 4.30pm 19km (12 miles) Moderate
Meet at Llandewi Skirrid Village Hall car park (£1 fee) GR SO 342168 for a
walk across the Monmouthshire countryside, visiting Llanvetherine, White
Castle and Langattock Lingoed.
Leader: 01495 773495 JUDY COX.
Friday 26th June
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: 01873 860356 ANTHONY FURNESS
Saturday 27th June
YSTRADFELLTE RESERVOIR AND THE
FANS. 9.30am - 5.30pm 24km (15miles) Strenuous
Park (free) in the car park in the centre of the village, GR SN 929134. A walk from the village of Ystradfellte, along the country lanes
and pathways to Ystradfellte Reservoir, a climb up to Fan Fawr and then Fan
Frynach, Fan Dringarth, Fan Llia and returning over Carnau Gwynion.
Leader: 07967 140689 PAULA ACE
Sunday 28th June
..... 10th ANNIVERSARY, GUIDED WALKS
PROGRAMME. JOHN SANSOM MEMORIAL WALK.
BEACONS WAY DAY 3: CRICKHOWELL TO LLANGYNIDR. 9.00am - 5.00pm 20km (12.5 miles)
Energetic
The late John Sansom was a founder member of the
Society. He was its Hon. Sec., and originator of the Guided Walks
Programme. An outstanding walk leader, his was the inspiration behind the
successful launch of the Beacons Way. In this 10th anniversary year of
the programme this linear walk will mark his
unique contribution to the Society. Meet at Llangynidr Village Hall car
park, GR SO156196, for car
sharing to start.
Leader: 01600 860582 FRANK
COOK and ARWEL MICHAEL
JULY
Friday 3rd July
..... Walk with the Wardens
THE
BEACONS CIRCUIT. 9.00am
- 5.00pm 16km (10 miles)
Energetic
Meet at the Storey Arms car park GR SN 982203. The high summits of the
Central Beacons are climbed on this circular walk passing the Tommy Jones
memorial obelisk, Neuadd reservoirs and Craig Fan Ddu.
Leader: 07854 997505
ALAN WARD (Brecon Beacons National Park Authority)
Saturday 4th July..... Past the Park
LONG MYND. 8.15am -
17.10pm 28km (17 miles) and approx 750M of ascent STRENUOUS
Meet at Abergavenny Railway Station at 8.15am for
8.28am train to Church Stretton. Park at
Station (fee) or in nearby streets. Groupsave
fares, 25% off, can apply per 4 passengers.
The walk first climbs Ragleth Hill and then
crosses and recrosses the Mynd via Pole Bank, Bridges,
Ratlinghope, Betchcott Hills and the Portway.
Return train at 17.10.
Best to contact the leader in advance as train
times may change.
Leader:01873 890291 DAVID GRANT
Saturday 4th
July and Sunday 5th July ..... Get Lost!
A two-day basic navigation course based
in the ‘Lesser Hall’, upstairs at the Abercrave Miners’ Welfare, just off
the A4067. Grid reference: SN 815127
Course
Tutor: IAN SMITH
See the Navigation
Courses page for details
Sunday 5th July
WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACK. 9.30am -
4.00pm 25km (15.5miles) and 2400 ft ascent Energetic
From Pen y Fan Pond, Blackwood; Exp166 GR SO199006. Walking at a brisk pace
towards the Beacons but not quite getting there. The route follows the Sirhowy
Valley and Ebbw Valley Walks, with spectacular views of both valleys,
a glimpse of one Pen y Fan, (weather allowing) before walking back to the
other.
Leader:
01633 893710 CLAIRE MURRAY
Friday 10th July
THE LLANBEDR HORSESHOE. 9.30am -
6.00pm 27km (17 miles) Strenuous
From Ty Mawr farm north-west of Llanbedr GR SO 234206 (parking fee). A high
level circuit of the Grwyne Fechan valley: Pen Cerrig-calch, Pen Allt-Mawr, Pen
Trumau, Waun Fach (811m), Pen y Gadair Fawr and Crug Mawr.
Leader: 01873 810573 PAVEL VITEK
Saturday 11th July
WAUN FACH - THE LITTLE MOOR. 10.00am
- 4.00pm 20km (12.5 miles) Energetic
Meet in Talgarth car park (free) GR SO 153336. Through
Pwll-y-wrach nature reserve and over the fields to ascend the scarp to Y Das.
Ascend Waun Fach and return via Mynydd Llysiau, Y Grib, and the gliding club
field.
(Why not travel by bus? Talgarth is on route
#39. A bus suitable leaves Hereford at 08:40 or Brecon at 09:10. Return to
Hereford at 16.28 and Brecon at 17.17.)
Leader: 01497 820074 CHRIS PLAYFORD
Sunday 12th July ..... Prehistoric Perambulations
STROLLING STONES. 10.00am - 4.00pm
16km (10 miles) Moderate
Meet at lay-bye off Junction 2 of M48 ( Chepstow ) at 08.45am. Car share to Avebury
for a walk across a prehistoric landscape to a White Horse and return
via West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill to enjoy the museum and tearoom at
Avebury prior to returning to Chepstow for approx 18.00pm.
Leader:
07971 190768,(email: rskrsk@hotmail.co.uk)
ROB KNOWLES
Friday 17th July
A BEACON HORSESHOE - CWM OERGWM.
9.30am - 4.30pm 21km (13 miles) Strenuous
From the Pencelli lay-by on the B4558 GR SO 094247. Up to Gist Wen, along the
ridge to Craig Cwareli and around Craig Cwm Oergwm descending via Cefn Cyff.
Leader: 07792 340933 STEVE FLYNN
Saturday 18th July ..... Past the Park
MYNYDD FFOREST AND CEFN CLAWDD. 10.00am -
4.00pm 19km (12 miles) Energetic
Park by minor road near the cattle grid at GR SO 084385 for a
walk over woodland, ancient tracks and open moorland. Two short rough stretches
Leader: 01568 720424
WENDY SLADEN
Sunday 19th July
DAN'S WALK TO THE GROTTO AND FOLLY.
10.00am - 4.30pm 19km (12 miles) Moderate
Meet at the car park in Penperlleni just off the
A4042, GR SO 322046, for a walk across fields through Pontypool Park to
visit the Shell Grotto and climb the Folly Tower then back through the
little-known part of the National Park.
Leader: 01495 773495 JUDY COX
Friday 24th July
NANT BWLCH FROM GRWYNE FAWR. 10.00am -
4.00pm 17km (10.5 miles) Moderate/Energetic
Starting at Blaen y Cwm car park GR SO 252284, up over the ridge via the
Blacksmith's Anvil and down (steeply) to Capel-y-Ffin. Then up the picturesque
Nant Bwlch valley to the north ridge of the Black Mountains. Returning via Rhos
Dirion and the Grwyne Fawr dam.
Leader: 01873 812011 DAVID THOMAS
Saturday
25th July to Saturday 1st August
Beacons Way
( 98 miles )
Contact
Rob Knowles for details and to book a place.
Leader: 07971 190768 (email: rskrsk@hotmail.co.uk)
ROB KNOWLES
Saturday 25th July
THE WILDERNESS IN THE MOUNTAINS.
From the Tafarn y Garreg at GR SN 849 171. A walk to Castell
y Geifr, Carreg Goch and the Wellington, Disgwylfa, and Sinc y Giedd, then into the wilderness and up to Bwlch
y Giedd,
and return to the Tafarn by Fan Hir.
Leader: 01550 740188 CLIVE EILES
Sunday 26th July .....
Linear Walk
A CLASSIC TRAVERSE OF THE BEACONS.
9.30am - 5.00pm 16 km (10 miles) Energetic.
Meet at the car park below Talybont Reservoir dam GR SO 105208 for pick up
by mini bus (fare required). A linear walk from the Storey Arms over the tops of
Corn Du, Pen-y-Fan, Cribyn, Fan-y-Big, Craig Cwareli, Waun Rydd and Carn Pica to
the Talybont reservoir. Please book your place on the walk by 21st July.
Leader: 01291 691184 (Mobile 07976 72 4845) JIM WILSON
Friday 31st July .....
Linear Walk
BEACONS WAY DAY 1. 9.30am - 4.00pm
Meet
9.30am at the Llanthony Priory car park GR SO 288278 for transport by Mini-bus (fare
required) to the Skirrid.
The walk back to
Llanthony Priory is via Ysgyrd Fawr, Llanvihangel Crucorney and Hatterrall Hill.
Please book your place on the walk by 26th July.
Leader: 01873 860356 ANTHONY FURNESS
AUGUST
Saturday 1st August
NANT SALI MORRIS -
DI'S WAY. 9.30am - 5.30 pm 19km (12 miles) Strenuous
Meet at the car park at the top of the Black Mountain on the A4069 (GR SN
733188) (NOT the one with the viewpoint).
Follow the Beacons Way from Garreg Llwyd to Carn Pica, and then the funeral
route to Nant Sali Morris. This walk is in the Wild West of the National Park,
with very
few paths. Boggy and rocky in places. If the weather is good we will be rewarded
with spectacular views.
Leader: 01558 824663 ANGELA MORGAN
Sunday 2nd August
PONT CADWGAN. 10.00am - 4.30pm 18km
(11miles) Strenuous
From Pont Cadwgan, GR SO 267252, climb up through Mynydd-Du forest onto
Disgwylfa ridge along to Pen-y-Gadair Fawr. Down
the forest edge by the waterfalls (steep) crossover the valley at Grwyne Fawr
climb to just below the ridge and return back along grass tracks
Leader: 01633 411575 STEVE GILLUM
Friday 7th August .....
Walk with the Wardens
A
CIRCUIT OF YSTRADFELLTE RESERVOIR. 10.00am - 5.00pm 19km (12 miles) Energetic
Meet at the Storey Arms car park GR SN 982203. A circular walk taking in an
ascent of Fan Fawr, around Ystradfellte Reservoir, Fan Llia and a look in to the
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad National Nature Reserve.
Leader: 07854 997505 ALAN WARD (Brecon
Beacons National Park Authority)
Saturday 8th August
FANS, TRAMWAYS, PAVEMENTS AND HOLES.
10.00am - 6.00pm
23km (14.4 miles) 760m of ascent. Strenuous.
No dogs please.
A walk in the Fforest Fawr Geopark
looking at the role of geological processes in shaping the landscape.
From Penwyllt car park GR SN 855155. Through
the Ogof-Ffynon Ddu National Nature Reserve to the Nedd Fechan, along Sarn Helen
to the Afon Llia, then over Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhirych. Returning along tramroads
to Pwll Byfre and Penwyllt.
Leader: 01792 843794 LES HUGHES
Sunday 9th August ..... Tsunami or Tidal
Surge
EXPLORE THE GLAMORGAN HERITAGE COAST
9.30am - 5.30pm 19km (12 miles) Energetic
Meet on the beach car park at Ogmore-on-Sea (parking fee) GR SS 862755
followed by car share to Col-huw beach Llantwit Major. A cliff and beach
walk along the Heritage Coast, then across Ogmore Down to Ogmore castle (and a
cream tea!), exploring the geology and history, sometimes bloody, of this
coast. Beach walking can be rough underfoot.
Leaders 01495 773495 JUDY COX AND ROB KNOWLES
Friday 14th August
HALF LOW HALF HIGH. 9.30am -
3.30pm 20km (12 miles) Strenuous
From the Crickhowell High School car park along the Usk Valley Walk then round
Cwm Onneu, up to Mynydd Llangatwg crossing some open land and down to Llangatwg.
Leader: 01873 810573 PAVEL VITEK
Saturday 15th August
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
Sat 15 Aug to Sat 22 August
Cambrian Way ( Dylife to Maentwrog ) ( 56 miles )
Contact
Rob Knowles for details and to book a place.
Leader: 07971 190768 (email: rskrsk@hotmail.co.uk)
ROB KNOWLES
Sunday 16th August
NOT
THE BEACONS WAY.
9.30am - 4.00pm 18km (11 miles) Energetic
Meet at the Blaen-y-Glyn car park GR SO 056176. Another chance to follow the
route that didn’t get included in the
Leader: 029 2061 0397 (Mobile: 07748 463545) ANNE
PRITCHARD
Friday 21st August
FOLLY, BOMBER AND GOOSE AND
CUCKOO. 10.00am - 4.30pm 18km (11 miles) Energetic
Meet at the Pontypool Leisure Centre car park GR SO 285006 for a walk in the
extreme south east of the park. Visiting the shell grotto and the folly and
continuing on hillside and through the woods to the Goose and Cuckoo for the
lunch stop (please let the leader know if you would like lunch in the pub so we
can give them advanced warning). Returning via Mynydd Garnclochdy and Mynydd
Garn-wen.
Leader: 01291 691184 JIM WILSON
Saturday 22nd August ..... North of the Park
PAINSCASTLE
- ROLLING HILLS OF RHULEN, LLANDEILO AND GLASCWM. 9.30am - 5.00pm 24km (15
Miles) or thereabouts
Energetic
Because of
shortage of parking in Painscastle, we will meet at the carpark in The Begwyns
GR SO 163447 and ferry walkers from there
(this is not marked as a
carpark on OS map but is on the road which runs from Clyro to Painscastle, near
the northern cattle grid just as you exit - or enter - the Begwyns). A
walk in rolling hills mostly
unexplored by us.
Leader:
01497 822831 SEAN O'DONOGHUE (
Sat 22 Aug to Sat 29 August
Mourne Way ( 26 miles )& Lecale Way ( 40 miles
)
The Mourne Way is from Newcastle to Carlingford Lough over the Mountains
of Mourne whereas the Lecale Way is from Strangford Lough to Newcastle along the
County Down coast. The obvious place to stay is Newcastle.
Contact
Rob Knowles for details and to book a place.
Leader: 07971 190768 (email: rskrsk@hotmail.co.uk)
ROB KNOWLES
Sunday 23rd August..... History Revealed
AN EXPLORATION OF HATTERRALL HILL. 10.00am - 4.30pm 16km (10 miles)
Energetic
From the large lay by at Stanton, just off the Llanthony Valley road GR SN
310217. An ascent of Hatterrall Hill via the hill fort followed by a tramp
through the heather looking for the stone circle on the top of the hill. Return
via Cwmyoy Church and Twyn y Gaer Hill Fort.
Leader: 01594 542473 CHARLES and HELEN HENDERSON
Friday 28th August
A CATS BACK RAMBLE. 11.00am -
3.00pm 12 km (8 miles) Moderate
Meet at the Black Hill picnic area, 7km NW of Longtown at GR SO 288328 for a
classic Black Mountains ridge ramble. Up the narrow crest of the Cat's Back,
with great views on either side, to Black Hill, then over to Offa's Dyke Path
and on to Hay Bluff for its terrific panoramic outlook. Returning via the Olchon
Valley and some pretty little waterfalls.
Leader: 07792 340933 STEVE FLYNN
Saturday 29th August
TRIPLE PEN TRIANGLE. 10.00am - 4.00pm 17km (11 miles) Energetic
From Crickhowell High School, New Road, Crickhowell, GR SO 217185, a hike in the
Black Mountains with varied scenery and sweeping views. Up Cwm Cumbeth and on
around the head of Cwm-gu to Pen Gloch-y-Pibwr, around the head of Cwm
Nantygarreg to Pen Allt-mawr, and above the side of Cwm Banw to Pen
Cerrig-calch. Descent to Crickhowell with Table Mountain as a bonus.
Leader: 01873 811539 ROGER WHITE
Sunday 30th August
SUGAR LOAF AND CRUG MAWR. 9.30am
- 4.30pm 18.5km (11.5 miles) Energetic
From the Fro car park on the minor road between Bettws and Forest Coal Pit
GR SO 292200. Taking the "back" way up the Sugar Loaf, descending via
Mynydd Pen-y-fal to the confluence of the Grwyne rivers, over Crug Mawr to
Partrishow church, and crossing the Grwyne valley once more on our return.
Leader:
029
2061 0397 ANNE PRITCHARD
Monday 31st August
IN AROUND AND ABOVE GOVILON. 10.00am - 3.00pm 13km (8 miles) Moderate
From the British Waterways car park in Govilon GR SO 277139, up through
woods to Garnddyrus returning via the Punchbowl.
Leader: KEVIN
McANULTY AND WILLIAM COOPER (Enquiries via Jim Wilson on 01291 691184)
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