South Wales LDWA

Linear Walk from Caerphilly to Rhymney, 19 miles, Saturday 11th January 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Lay by on B4623 on Caerphilly Common, not the snack bar car park, ST158856
• Description: Walking from Caerphilly Common to Rhymney on the 'Old' Rhymney ridgeway. Train back to Caerphilly.
• Notes: Contact Jason Winney for more information.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 158 856, Start: ST 158 856, Finish: SO 110 074
• Map(s): Explorer: 166
• Leader: Jason Winney

Henllys/Hafodyrynys, 19 miles, Saturday 18th January 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Dorallt Inn, Henllys, ST265939
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 265 939, Start: ST 265 939
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Roundabout Llandegveth Reservoir, 18 miles, Sunday 26th January 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Sor Brook picnic area car park, ST324977
• Description: Around Llandegveth Reservoir.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 324 977, Start: ST 324 977
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Bristol Triangular, 18 miles, Saturday 8th February 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Temple Meads railway station., ST595723
• Description: The Waterfront, Durdham Downs, Avon Gorge and Blaise Castle Estate.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 595 723, Start: ST 595 723
• Map(s): Explorer: 155
• Leader: Claire Murray

Valleys 100 Part 4 (3rd), 24 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Car park near Varteg Community Hall., SO266060
• Description: The Valleys 100, sections 9, 10 and 11.
• Notes: Car sharing. Based on 5 people sharing 2 cars and multiples thereof. Phone to book a place at least 2 weeks before the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 266 060, Start: SO 143 082, Finish: SO 266 060
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152, 166
• Leader: Gwyn Matthews

Remembering St. David, 30 miles, Saturday 1st March 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanvihangel Crucorney, SO326206
• Description: A big walk for a well-known Saint; walking the Black Mountains as St.David would have done back in the day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 326 206, Start: SO 326 206
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Springtime Special: Daffodils and Poets' Walks, 20 miles, Sunday 16th March 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Beauchamp Arm, Dymock (various parking options nearby)., SO700311
• Description: A figure of eight incorporating both paths
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 700 311, Start: SO 700 311
• Map(s): Explorer: 189
• Leader: John Roberts

Valleys 100 Part 5 (3rd), 21 miles, Saturday 22nd March 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Pontypool Leisure Centre car park , SO285006
• Description: The Valleys 100, sections 13 to 17.
• Notes: Car sharing. Based on 5 people sharing 2 cars and multiples thereof. Phone to book a place at least 2 weeks before the walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 285 006, Start: SO 266 059, Finish: SO 285 006
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 152
• Leader: Gwyn Matthews

Gordano Round, 21 miles, Sunday 30th March 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: As near as possible to Marine Lake, bottom of Esplanade Rd, Portishead. , ST462770
• Description: Down the coast to Clevedon, back over Cadbury Camp.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 462 770, Start: ST 462 770
• Map(s): Explorer: 154
• Leader: John Roberts

Abergavenny Amble, 30 miles, Saturday 5th April 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Lisvane and Thornhill railway station car park , ST179835
• Description: Cardiff to Abergavenny, via Rudry, Mynydd Machen, Twmbarlwm, Pontypool, Mynydd Garnclochdy and Blorenge, c6000 feet of ascent. Return by train.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 179 835, Start: ST 179 835, Finish: SO 305 136
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 151, 152
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Offa's Dyke, 18 miles, Saturday 12th April 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:50. At: From bus stop in Monnow Keep, Monmouth, SO504126
• Description: Bus (fare payable) to Chepstow; back along Offa's Dyke Path with cafe stop around midday.
• Notes: Check with leader that bus timetable hasn't changed
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 504 126, Start: ST 532 937, Finish: SO 504 126
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Claire Murray

The Ogmore Valleys, 25 miles, Saturday 19th April 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Parking near burger bar in the layby. , ST021853
• Description: Tonyrefail, Gilfach Goch, crossing Cwm Ogwr Fach and Fawr, Mynydd Llangeinwyr, back via Blackmill and the Ridgeway.
• Notes: From 1st turning off the Coedely roundabout on A4119 (there is caravan showroom on the roundabout). Parking near burger bar in the layby.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 021 853, Start: ST 021 853
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 166
• Leader: Arny Williams

Back In The Saddle, 24 miles, Saturday 7th June 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Erwood Craft Centre car park (free for walkers)., SO090440
• Description: Through the glorious Mid Wales scenery to the east of the River Wye.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 090 440, Start: SO 090 440
• Map(s): Landranger: 147, 148
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Gower Gallop 2014, 30 miles, Saturday 14th June 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Pennard car park (charges apply) near Southgate., SS554874
• Description: Following the route of the much missed Gower Gallop.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 554 874, Start: SS 554 874
• Map(s): Explorer: 164
• Leader: Claire Murray

Exmoor Expedition Saturday, 27 miles, Saturday 21st June 2014, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Exford, SS853382
• Description: Badgworthy Water, Watersmeet, Cheriton Ridge, The Hoar Oak and returning via Elsworthy.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 853 382, Start: SS 853 382
• Map(s): Explorer: OL9
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Exmoor Expedition Sunday, 16 miles, Sunday 22nd June 2014, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Exford, SS853382
• Description: Dunkery Beacons, Luckwell Bridge and returning along the River Exe valley.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 853 382, Start: SS 853 382
• Map(s): Explorer: OL9
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Begwyn For It, 55 miles, Saturday 5th July 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Byefield Lane (free) car park Tudor Street, Abergavenny., SO296141
• Description: Self-supported jaunt. Participants must be self-reliant and be able to return themselves to Abergavenny should they need to drop out. Brisk pace. Walk to Hay On Wye via central Black Mountains, out to The Begwyns and return via western Blacks with climbing of 9900 feet.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 296 141, Start: SO 296 141
• Map(s): Landranger: 148, 161
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Between The Bluebirds and The Linnets, 20 miles, Sunday 20th July 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Cosmeston Lakes Visitor Centre., ST178692
• Description: Taking in countryside between Barry and Cardiff and walking along the Wales Coast Path between Sully and Penarth.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 178 692, Start: ST 178 692
• Map(s): Explorer: 151
• Leader: Gareth Huw James

Herefordshire Highlights, 22 miles, Saturday 26th July 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Village hall car park Brockhampton., SO592320
• Description: A combination of the Wye Valley Walk, Herefordshire Trail and 3 Choirs Way. Views of the River Wye, a beautiful thatch-roofed Church and fabulous woodlands.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 592 320, Start: SO 592 320
• Map(s): Explorer: 189
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Usk Marathon Plus, 27 miles, Saturday 2nd August 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Maryport Street north car park, SO376007
• Description: 15 or 27 miles. A Figure of eight walk split between a tough first 15miles and a straightforward later 12 miles. Shop, cafe and toilets all available.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 376 007, Start: SO 376 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Bob's Birthday Bash, 19 miles, Wednesday 6th August 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Storey Arms, SN982203
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 982 203, Start: SN 982 203
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Bob Smith

More Bumming Around the Hills, Mega-Weeners, 35 miles, Saturday 9th August 2014, Location, Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llangynidr free car park, SO155195
• Description: 25.5 and then 9 miles. A figure of eight walk over the hills between the Black Mountains and the Central Beacons, from Llangynidr, climb Buckland Hill, Allt Esgair, Cockett Hill, Mynydd Troed, Pen Tir, Mynydd Llangorse, Cefn Moel (25.5 miles, 5100 feet). On second loop, ascend Tor-y-foel and the Wenallt (9 miles 2300 feet).
• Notes: Unsupported, so bring enough food for the first leg and then, at cars, re-supply lunch boxes before second leg.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 195, Start: SO 155 195
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

The Forgotten Valley, 16 miles, Sunday 17th August 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llangynidr car park , SO155195
• Description: A walk up the forgotten valley of Cwm Clasifer. Carn Caws, Clo Cadno, Cwm Crawnon and ascend to Tor-y-foel, down to the Taff trail, then very steep track to the Wanallt, finishing with stroll along the River Usk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 195, Start: SO 155 195
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Tom Thumb and the Lonely Shepherd, 26 miles, Saturday 23rd August 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park in Canning Street, Cwm, SO180058
• Description: Nye Bevan Stones, Chartist Cave, Llangattock Common, Lonely Shepherd, Tom Thumb.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 058, Start: SO 180 058
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12, OL13, 166
• Leader: John Tinelli

Deep in the Black Stuff, 38 miles, Saturday 30th August 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rough Layby on Stanton Road., SO308217
• Description: 19 or 38 miles. Figure of eight walk taking in the South and North Black Mountains, starting with Bryn Arw, Skirrid, Deri, Sugarloaf and Twyn y Gaer. Night section is Chwarel y Fan, Bal Mawr and Bal Bach.
• Notes: Unsupported so bring enough food for the first leg (4700 feet) and then, at the cars, re-supply lunch boxes before second leg (4300 feet).
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

The Ultimate Ross Round, 26 miles, Saturday 6th September 2014, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Car park off Wilton Road, just over Wye Bridge in Ross., SO593238
• Description: The full version, which takes in May Hill.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 593 238, Start: SO 593 238
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Rob Wilkinson

Where Ravens Dare Marshals' Walk(2014), 26.5 miles, Saturday 13th September 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Machen Village Hall car park, ST209890
• Description: Walking the long route of the WRD challenge event.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, 166
• Leader: Dave Williams

6 and 1', 18 miles, Saturday 20th September 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Outside Bala Backpacking Hostel, 32 Tegid Street, Bala., SH925359
• Description: A linear walk over the Arenig Hills. Taxis or a minibus will be used from Bala to the start point and then walk back to Bala. NO DOGS ON THIS WALK.
• Notes: Please reserve your space with the walk leader when you commit to the weekend away. The taxis will be paid for from club funds and this service is available to South Wales members only. Total ascent 4300 feet. Some off piste walking!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 925 359, Start: SH 822 392, Finish: SH 925 359
• Map(s): Explorer: OL18
• Leader: Dave Morgan

Bish Bash and Bosh, 15 miles, Sunday 21st September 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Outside Bala Backpacking Hostel, 32 Tegid Street, Bala., SH927358
• Description: A Circular walk taking in some of the most remotest of the Berwyn Hills: Foel Cwm Sian and Cyrniau Nod.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 927 358, Start: SH 927 358
• Map(s): Explorer: OL23, 255
• Leader: Jason Winney

Training Day, 35 miles, Saturday 11th October 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 05:00. At: Cwmdu Village Hall., SO180239
• Description: A massive Yomp taking in the localised hills, with a huge finish on Pen-allt-Mawr and Pen-Cerrig-Calch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 239, Start: SO 180 239
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Elenydd Back Pack, Day 1, 20 miles, Saturday 18th October 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Ystradffin., SN787471
• Description: Walking to Soar y Mynydd passing by the wild Llyn Brianne, Doethie Valley and Pysgotwr Valley. There are some simple river crossings on this leg.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 787 471, Start: SN 787 471, Finish: SN 764 482
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Leader: Jason Winney

Elenydd Back Pack Day 2, 21 miles, Sunday 19th October 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Hafod Las (Top of the Pysgotwr Gorge), SN764482
• Description: From our camp. Through Carn Nant yr Ast forest to locate the Cothie Valley, and make our way to Bwlch yr Rhiw where we ascend Mynydd Mallaen and pick-up the Cambrian Way back to Ystradffin.
• Notes: Key to a good trip is not to carry too much.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 764 482, Start: SN 764 482, Finish: SN 787 471
• Map(s): Explorer: 187
• Leader: Jason Winney

Walk and AGM @ Rogerstone, 15 miles, Saturday 25th October 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Rogerstone Welfare Ground car park, ST265884
• Description: A walk around Twmbarlwm and Pwll Tra from Rogerstone
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 265 884, Start: ST 265 884
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Leader: Claire Murray

Our Dog's Not a Vegetarian!, 19 miles, Saturday 1st November 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Libanus., SN990251
• Description: Around Fanfrynach and Libanus area.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 990 251, Start: SN 990 251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: Jason Winney

Eastern Beacons, 18 miles, Sunday 9th November 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Talybont Reservoir car park, SO099196
• Description: Allt Lwyd, Cefn yr Ystrad and Pant y Creigiau. 4000 feet of ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 099 196, Start: SO 099 196
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Leader: David Bingham

Six Bells and Round Towers, 22 miles, Saturday 15th November 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Canning Street car park, Cwm, SO180058
• Description: Walk includes Six Bells, the Guardian, tunnels, waterfalls, round towers, rainbows, a golden pond and a coffee stop at the Bridgend Inn in Brynmawr.
• Notes: Bring a torch!
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 180 058, Start: SO 180 058
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13, 166, 152
• Leader: John Tinelli (JT)

Stroud Circular, 21 miles, Saturday 22nd November 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: At parking patch on B4066 near cattle grid at south end of Selsley Common, SO825024
• Description: A circumnavigation of Stroud, the Five Valleys and surrounding villages with lots of ups and downs.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 825 024, Start: SO 825 024
• Map(s): Explorer: 168, 179
• Leader: John Roberts

Kilgwrrwg Round, 16 miles, Sunday 30th November 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park near Wern y Cwm woods., ST468976
• Description: Exploring the area around Kilgwrrwg and Wolvesnewton.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 468 976, Start: ST 468 976
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Jason Winney

Tour de Ebbw Vale, 16 miles, Sunday 7th December 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pen y Fan Pond car park, SO198007
• Description: Around Ebbw Vale visiting Mynydd Carn-y-cefn and Cefn Manmoel.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 198 007, Start: SO 198 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 13, 166
• Leader: David Bingham

Linear Night Walk, 15 miles, Saturday 13th December 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 05:00. At: Skirrid car park , SO328164
• Description: We drive to St Mary's Vale (6 miles) and walk back to the cars via the woods of St Mary's Vale to the Sugarloaf, 5 ways, Coed y Cerrig Woods, Bryn Arw and Skirrid.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 328 164, Start: SO 283 161, Finish: SO 328 164
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Jason Winney

Christmas Walk and lunch (2014), 13 miles, Saturday 20th December 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 00:00. At: Redbrook car park (£1 fee)., SO537099
• Description: A walk in the beautiful Wye valley followed by a Christmas meal. (You'll need to book your place).
• Notes: Walking from Redbrook to the Doward Area of the Forest of Dean
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 537 099, Start: SO 537 099
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Leader: Jason Winney

Extra Helping, 15 miles, Monday 29th December 2014, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llangynidr car park, SO155196
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 196, Start: SO 155 196
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Leader: Bruce and Sue