South Wales LDWA

Epynt Way - Stage 2, 17 miles, Saturday 13th January 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:45. At: Disgwylfa Conservation Centre on the B4519 Upper Chapel to Garth road for a car shuttle., SN993437
• Description: Linear walk around the Sennybridge military ranges, at a gentle pace to suit everyone.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 993 437, Finish: SN 993 437
• Map(s): Landranger: 147
• Leader: Carl Edwards

Blaen y Glyn and Pen y Bryn, 18 miles, Saturday 27th January 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Blaen y Glyn Forest upper car park., SO056175
• Description: A valley, a hill (or two), and a canal.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 056 175, Start: SO 056 175
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Dave Williams

Symonds Yat, 15 miles, Saturday 3rd February 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park by the river bridge at Lower Redbrook., SO537099
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 537 099, Start: SO 537 099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Malcolm Winney

Brecknockshire Backwater, 18 miles, Saturday 17th February 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Twmpath road above Erwood Bridge. , SO073438
• Description: 3800 feet of ascent, moorland and valleys between River Wye and Epynt Range.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 073 438, Start: SO 073 438
• Map(s): Explorer: 188
• Leader: Robert Smith

The Ridgeway Walk, 20 miles, Saturday 3rd March 2007, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at Caerphilly Common car park by the snack bar on the A469, ST155853
• Description: Car shuttle to the start of the walk at the car park opposite the pub at the top of Heol y Cyw village near Bridgend
• Notes: Photos by John Cunnane
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 155 853, Start: SS 946 845, Finish: ST 155 853
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: John Cunnane

Group Weekend Away, Friday 16th March 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : The Old Rectory, Newport, overlooking Newport Bay in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park., SN044388
• Description: Arrive on Friday, short and long walks on Saturday, walk on Sunday
• Notes: Bitterly cold, blizzard on Sunday
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 044 388, Start: SN 044 388
• Map(s): Explorer: OL35
• Leader: Wendy Winney

Wye Valley Walk and Offa`s Dyke Path, 17 miles, Saturday 7th April 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Chepstow Leisure Centre, ST527945
• Description: From Chepstow to Tintern and Llandogo, crossing the river at Bigsweir to return along Offa`s Dyke via the Devil`s Pulpit.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 527 945, Start: ST 527 945
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: John Cunnane

Bluebell Walk, 17 miles, Saturday 21st April 2007, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Road by the Maenllwyd Inn, Rudry., ST201867
• Notes: Photos by John Cunnane
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 201 867, Start: ST 201 867
• Map(s): Landranger: 171
• Leader: Carol Elcock

Garth Hill and Craig yr Allt, 13 miles, Wednesday 9th May 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Caerphilly Common car park on the A469., ST155853
• Description: Checking out the Caerphilly Summits short route.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 155 853, Start: ST 155 853
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Dave Williams

Caerphilly Summits Marshals' Walk 2007, 21 miles, Saturday 12th May 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Park in a side street in Tongwynlais and meet outside the Primary School, ST134821
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 134 821, Start: ST 134 821
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Dave Williams

Twmbarlwm, Mynydd Machen and Mynydd Y Lan 2007, 15 miles, Wednesday 16th May 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Large bikers' car park just before the Visitors' Centre at Cwmcarn Forest Drive., ST231935
• Description: Checking out the hilly eastern loop of the Caerphilly Summits Challenge 31 mile route.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 231 935, Start: ST 231 935
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Dave Williams

Black Mountains Horseshoe, 18 miles, Tuesday 22nd May 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Llanthony Priory car park, SO289280
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 289 280, Start: SO 289 280
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Epynt Way - Third and Last Stage, 22 miles, Saturday 2nd June 2007, Location

• Changes: This walk was cancelled
• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at free car park in Sennybridge - turn south off the main road opposite the Post Office, SN923288
• Description: Minibus to the start at Tirabad so if you can, please let Carl know in advance if you are coming. Option of a celebratory drink or meal in the pub at the finish.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 923 288, Start: SN 878 413, Finish: SN 923 288
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Carl Edwards

Up, Down and Around Twmbarlwm, 17 miles, Sunday 17th June 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre, ST279886
• Description: A not too hard walk with fantastic views (weather permitting) and scintillating conversation!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 279 886, Start: ST 279 886
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Claire Murray

We'll Keep A Welcome In The Hillsides, 18 miles, Saturday 30th June 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park at Dare Valley Country Park Visitor Centre, Aberdare., SN985027
• Description: Up and down the BEST PARTS of the Welsh Valleys, around and about Cwmaman!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 985 027, Start: SN 985 027
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Peter Stevenson

Wotton-under-Edge, Dursley and Uley, 20 miles, Sunday 22nd July 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Park where you can in Wotton-under-Edge and meet outside the Post Office in Long Street , ST757934
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 757 934, Start: ST 757 934
• Map(s): Landranger: 167
• Leader: Malcolm Winney

Table Mountain to Holy Mountain, 17 miles, Saturday 4th August 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Abergavenny Bus Station car park (parking fee or street parking nearby) to catch the 9:20am bus to Crickhowell (fare £1.90)., SO302140
• Description: The return scenic walk in the Black Mountains via The Sugar Loaf includes a pub stop.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 302 140, Start: SO 302 140
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: John Cunnane

What's New Pussycat?, 20 miles, Sunday 19th August 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Lay-by on the minor road west of Stanton. , SO308217
• Description: A mixture of well and lesser walked paths in the Black Mountains; how many new ones can you claim?
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Glorious Gower - Coast to Coast, 18 miles, Saturday 8th September 2007, Location, Photographs

• Changes: Photos by John Cunnane
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rhossili car park (fee payable)., SS415880
• Description: A walk through the spectacular coast, cliff and hill scenery of western Gower, Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; including Rhossili point in the south and Burry Holmes in the north. And it includes a pub stop!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 415 880, Start: SS 415 880
• Map(s): Explorer: 164
• Leader: John Cunnane

Rhondda Fawr Horseshoe, 18 miles, Saturday 22nd September 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pentre, Rhondda, SS969961
• Notes: Head north along the A4058 to Pentre and park alongside St Peter's Church (with tower) on the right.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 969 961, Start: SS 969 961
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Dave Williams

Grwyne Fechan Circuit, 20 miles, Sunday 7th October 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lay-by at T-junction outside Llanbedr village., SO234203
• Description: 3500 feet of ascent. Footpaths, sheep tracks and contours with great views.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 234 203, Start: SO 234 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Carol's Mystery Tour, 18 miles, Saturday 27th October 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, north-west of Merthyr Tydfil., SO031079
• Notes: Heading northwards on the A4054 the car park is on the right near St John's Church towards the top of the village.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 031 079, Start: SO 031 079
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Carol Elcock

Stroud Stroller, 24 miles, Saturday 10th November 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: GR SO829027 on the B4066., SO829027
• Description: 4000 feet of ascent. Complete circumnavigation of Stroud without actually visiting it. Follows parts of the Cotswold and Wysis Ways, woodland hopefully in autumn colour as well as visiting Minchinhampton and Selsley Commons.
• Notes: We will be starting from the car park with 3 entrances, ignore the other car parks close by. Easy access off junction 13 of M5
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 829 027, Start: SO 829 027
• Map(s): Landranger: 162, 163
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Annual General Meeting Walk, 14 miles, Saturday 24th November 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Rhiwbina, Cardiff, ST156822
• Description: AGM to be held After the walk
• Notes: If you can't come on the walk, please try to attend the AGM to support your Group and air your views.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 156 822, Start: ST 156 822
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Malcolm Winney

Here's One I Stole Earlier, 17 miles, Sunday 9th December 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Parc Penallta, Ystrad Mynach, ST132954
• Description: A walk on part of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway: up and along, and down and up and along, and down...etc, etc.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 132 954, Start: ST 132 954
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Claire Murray

Far From The Madding Shoppers, 18 miles, Saturday 22nd December 2007, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Capel-y-ffin, SO255314
• Description: Looking for an excuse to avoid the shops and crowds on the last Saturday before Christmas? Then why not join me on this 18 mile walk over hills and down delightful valleys in the peaceful Black Mountains.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 255 314, Start: SO 255 314
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Dave Williams