South Wales LDWA

Wight LDWA visit - Sugarloaf, 15 miles, Saturday 9th November 2024, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Bye-field Car Park Abergavenny, SO29681404
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A walk around Sugarloaf area
• Notes: Jason has kindly stepped in to lead this for me
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2968 1404, Start: SO 2968 1404
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3000
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Isle of Wight LDWA- Iron Mountain Circuit, 7 miles, Sunday 10th November 2024, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Keepers Pond Car Park, SO255107
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A circular walk around the Blorenge
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 255 107, Start: SO 255 107
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• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Contact: Angela Williams, Tel: 07976320586, email: Angew29@outlook.com

North to Rhymney, 35 miles, Saturday 23rd November 2024, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:30. At: Rhymney Train Station Park & Ride, SO11170752
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: Walking from Lisvane to Rhymney on various paths, we'll end up in darkness so bring a torch with you. We'll be catching the train from Rhymney down to Lisvane and walking back to Rhymney. The train is at 07:45 and gets into Lisvane at 08:23 - The cost is £5:50 (Single). Note : If your going to be leaving the walk at Ystrad Mynach then you will need to purchase a return ticket.
• Notes: You can drop out at Ystrad Mynach and catch the train to Rhymney which will make the walk 18.5 miles or so... Trains to Rhymney are usually hourly.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 1117 0752, Start: ST 1784 8348, Finish: SO 1117 0752
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 166, OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: JasonWinney73@gmail.com

Christmas Meal and Walk, 13 miles, Saturday 14th December 2024, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pay & Display Car Park in Redbook. Currently £4 all day. SO536101, SO536101
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: The Bell in Redbrook has been booked for our Christmas meal on 9th December at approx 3.00pm. The Committee will send out details via email / Whatsapp with information on how to book meal. Car sharing recommended.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 536 101, Start: SO 536 101
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Snow Post Solstice, 20 miles, Sunday 22nd December 2024, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Parking for about 10 cars in layby by radio transmitter on southbound side of A470. Just south of turn off to Garwnant Visitor Centre, SO00651312
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A loop up to Corn Du and down the Taff Fechan valley, crossing back to car via Garn Du. Mixture of trails and off piste walking.
• Notes: Taking full advantage of the 1 extra second of daylight on the 22nd, but we will finish in the dark. Be equipped for winter mountain walking, a steep descent (sticks help) and boggy moments.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0065 1312, Start: SO 0065 1312
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3660
• Contact: Mike Batt, Tel: 07737809565, email: barrymike23@hotmail.co.uk

Major Splatt Pudding's Secret Route to Freedom, 26 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: The Rifleman's Car Park, Blaenavon, Opposite the Rifleman's Pub (Post Code - NP4 9QS) , SO25180941
  (It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes before the meet/start time)
• Description: A strange but interesting circuitous route around Blaenavon, Varteg, Cwmtillery Lakes and Llanelli Hill
• Notes: Bring a headtorch and a hot drink
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2518 0941, Start: SO 2518 0941
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6200
• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Reserved for Henny, Saturday 25th January 2025, Location

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• Contact: Henny Clare, Tel: 07711380419, email: hennyclare@hotmail.com

Reserved for Jason, Saturday 22nd February 2025, Location

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• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

Reserved for Jason, Sunday 23rd February 2025, Location

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• Contact: Jason Winney, Tel: 07704038902, email: jasonwinney73@gmail.com

50, 25 miles, Saturday 8th March 2025, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Sports Centre car park off New Road, SO216185
  (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 216 185, Start: SO 216 185
• 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