South Wales LDWA

Major Splat Pudding - The Lost Trousers, 21 miles, Wednesday 1st January 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Machen Village Hall, ST209890
• Description: Major Splat Pudding has lost his trousers, he has tasked the group to go and find them. Possible off piste route as his trousers could be anywhere ! The first half of the walk is to led by Jason and the second half by Mike.
• Notes: The first in a series of three demanding routes for 2020, if you complete the three walks in full, you get a special badge to commemorate your madness. Bring a head torch and a flask of tea.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
• Map(s): Explorer: 166/152
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Leader: Jason Winney/Mike Batt

Cambrian Way Part 1, 25 miles, Saturday 11th January 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Meet at Pontypool Train Station to catch the 07:20 to Cardiff Central Arriving at 07:54 (train times/prices may change, so lookout for any email communications regarding this), SO301003
• Description: Meet at Pontypool Train Station to catch the 07:20 to Cardiff Central (Arriving in Cardiff at 07:54) walking back to Pontypool along the Cambrian Way, the route follows the Taff Trail out to Tongwynlais and over the Ridgeway to Machen, Twmbarlwm, Mynydd Henllys and down to Pontypool. Come dressed for winter and bring a head torch.
• Notes: Train Cost for a single ticket is £9.00 (Prices as of August 2019). A long route for January, planning the route this way was easier as transportation wise as getting trains from the Crosskeys line proved more difficult and expensive. Please note, walkers can pull off the walk at Crosskeys and get a train to Pontypool. The journey is 90 minutes with a change at Newport, this route is 18 miles.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 301 003, Start: ST 181 758, Finish: SO 301 003
• Map(s): Explorer: 151,152. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Ascent (feet): B
• Leader: Jason Winney

Christmas Clean Up, 12 miles, Wednesday 22nd January 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Pontnewydd Park car park, ST290963
• Description: Litter pick of canal (all equipment & litter sacks provided). Possible 2nd litter pick along route. Will include afternoon café stop.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 290 963, Start: ST 290 963
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

Cambrian Way Part 2, 22 miles, Saturday 25th January 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Meet at Abergavenny Railway Station to catch the 08:34 to Pontypool. Train arrives at 08:44., SO305136
• Description: Walking from Pontypool back to Abergavenny, the route goes over the Garn Fawr Ridge and up onto Sugarloaf and down to Forest Coalpit. We leave the Cambrian Way at Five Ways (SO285210) to get back to Abergavenny on foot via a suitable route.
• Notes: Costs of train is £5.30, the car park is chargable at £4 per day, best to find parking in surrounding side streets (as of August 2019) for the Abergavenny - Pontypool 08:34 service. Walkers could leave the route in Abergavenny which will make for a shorter 13 mile day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 305 136, Start: SO 300 003, Finish: SO 305 136
• Map(s): Explorer: 152, OL13. Landranger: Caerdydd
• Ascent (feet): B
• Leader: Jason winney

Joining Up The Green Lines, 15 miles, Wednesday 12th February 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Public car park (free) Maryport Street, Usk, SO376007
• Description: Low level, Monkswood, Penperlleni, Prescoed, Llanbadoc. Taking in sections of Usk Valley Walk. Café at finish.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 376 007, Start: SO 376 007
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Cancelled: The Cwmdu Climber, 17 miles, Saturday 15th February 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Changes: This walk was cancelled due to Storm Dennis
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Pengenffordd. Car park is located on the north side of The Dragon's Back Inn on the A479. Parking is £2 for the day (honesty box). , SO173296
• Description: Starting at the Dragon's Back Inn and taking the Y Grib ridge up to Waun Fach, before heading south along the ridge to Pen Gloch-y-pibwr. A short section of off-roading before picking up footpaths through Cwmdu, over Mynydd Llangorse and the final climb of Mynydd Troed. Spectacular views to be had and a pub at the end.
• Notes: Climbs/ decents are steep but grassy (no scree or scrambling involved). If the weather is too horrendous for the higher tops then we'll do a lower level walk and call it the Cwmdu Non-Climber.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 173 296, Start: SO 173 296
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4800
• Leader: Richard Brown

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk, 22 miles, Saturday 22nd February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Walking out to Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy from Rhayader, SN970681
• Description: Starting on the Wye Valley Way we walk out to Y Gamriw and Gorllwyn, then following an unusual route to the bothy. There are only 4 places left, once they have been taken up you would need to bring a tent to camp besides the bothy.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 970 681, Start: SN 970 681
• Map(s): Explorer: 201
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Leader: Jason Winney

Northern Winter Elenydd Bothy Walk Day 2, 15 miles, Sunday 23rd February 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : Lluest Cwm-Bach Bothy, SN900704
• Description: rom FLluest Cwm-Bach we cross the Cwmystwyth Pass to eventually pick up the Wye Valley Way back to Rhayader
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 900 704, Start: SN 900 704
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Jason Winney

Cancelled: Today I (Really) Want The Sky, 19 miles, Saturday 29th February 2020, Location

• Changes: Cancelled due to adverse weather
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Lay-by near Stanton, SO308217, SO308217
• Description: A second attempt at the rain-battered and abandoned walk originally planned for October 2019. A new route connecting some old favourites. Circuit of Bryn Arw, Strawberry Cottage Wood, Cwmyoy church, Twyn y Gaer and Partishow Church.
• Notes: Quite a lot of ascent for a walk of this distance, although it is spread throughout the walk and usually on good paths. Please park at right angle to road to maximise parking, which is currently restricted at starting point.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 308 217, Start: SO 308 217
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4200
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Spring Loosener 2020 - Deep Into The Black, 28 miles, Saturday 7th March 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Start in the lay-by the Tafarn-y-Garreg pub. Limited parking, so please park considerately/ car-share if possible., SN849171
• Description: Limber up for spring with an epic trek of some lesser-walked areas of the Black Mountain. Cribarth, Cefn Carn Fadog, Garreg Las, Fan Brycheiniog, Moel Feity, Cefn Cul. Bleak, wild, beautiful country.
• Notes: This is winter walking in wild and exposed terrain, with no shelter. Only suitable for experienced LDWA walkers. You must be appropriately equipped and mindful that the weather can deteriorate rapidly whatever the forecast. We will be walking in the dark too. There is a lot of off-path walking, and the terrain is very boggy and 'tussocky' in places - boots and gaiters recommended. If the weather is truly foul, the walk may be modified on the day.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SN 849 171, Start: SN 849 171
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5000
• Leader: Mike Batt

Cancelled: On the boardwalk (not under), 15 miles, Wednesday 11th March 2020, Location

• Changes: Cancelled due to illness
• Meet/Start time : 09:30. At: Street parking, Albany Street, opposite Sainsburys, Crindau, ST313897
• Description: River Usk, Caerleon, will include afternoon café stop.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 313 897, Start: ST 313 897
• Map(s): Explorer: 152
• Walk Grade: * (Easy/Introductory).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Heather Woodford

The Whipping Tree, 19 miles, Saturday 14th March 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Talgarth car park, SO15303372, SO15303372
• Description: Varied walk around Talgarth and the northern edge of the Black Mountains. Visits Rhos Fach common, the 'friendless' St Ellyw's Church, Y Grib and the Dragon's Back, Trefecca and, of course, the Whipping Tree - bring your own equipment.
• Notes: Some rough ground and paths. Likely to be muddy and wet in places. ROAD UPDATE: The A479 (Tretower-Cwmdu-Talgarth) is currently closed due to a landslide. People travelling via Crickhowell/Abergavenny will need to go via either B4560 at Bwlch or onwards on A40 then A470 and A438.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 1530 3372, Start: SO 1530 3372
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Cancelled: Hots On For Nowhere, 25 miles, Wednesday 18th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Free Car Park, Llangynidir, SO156196
• Description: A walk exploring a lesser walked area in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
• Notes: Bring a torch. We'll still be on GMT and not BST. What 3 Words Location: contoured.origins.best
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 156 196, Start: SO 156 196
• Map(s): Explorer: OL11. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3800
• Leader: David Morgan

Cancelled: Not short changed, 19 miles, Wednesday 25th March 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Changes: Cancelled due to COVID-19
• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: From Parc Lodge car park South of Sugarloaf, SO288166
• Description: A route born from a recce, to find out how to get 'onto' the CW (Cambrian Way) below Sugarloaf, from Parc Lodge car park, and then how to get 'off the' CW at table Mountain to get back to Parc Lodge. This recce (which has now subsequently become a proper walk) was for CW Part 3 in August where we will be starting from Parc Lodge. The walk goes out to Twyn y Gaer, Patrishow Hill, Crug Mawr and Table Mountain. The 'not short changed' comes from the fact that we don't summit any of the surrounding mountains but you'll still have a good day out.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 288 166, Start: SO 288 166
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4400
• Leader: Jason Winney

Cancelled: Into The Valley, 21 miles, Saturday 28th March 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Public car park Heol y Cyw. Walkers should plan to be there 10 minutes before start of walk., SS946845
• Description: Dipping in and out of the Garw and Ogwr valleys on the way to Llyndwr Fawr. Some decent climbs to get you in the mood for Spring walking.
• Notes: Although a moderate grade be aware that there will be some significant climbs en route.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 946 845, Start: SS 946 845
• Map(s): Explorer: 151, 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Leader: Tony Alcock

Cancelled: Houses Of The Holy - The Three Castles Walk, 20 miles, Wednesday 1st April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Skenfrith Castle Car Park, SO457202
• Description: An anti clockwise mid-week circuit of this classic walk.
• Notes: What 3 Words Location: expel.final.introduce
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 457 202, Start: SO 457 202
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13 OL14. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3563
• Leader: David Morgan

Cancelled: Boogie With Stu, 29 miles, Wednesday 8th April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Church Road, Lydney, SO633026
• Description: 29 miles exploring the first half of the Wye Forest 50 to Brockweir and then return across country.
• Notes: Park in layby outside church. What 3 Words Location: exploring.pricier.freezers
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 633 026, Start: SO 633 026
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 162
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4071
• Leader: David Morgan & Rod Hollands

Cancelled: Back In Black, 15 miles, Wednesday 15th April 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Car park, Pont Cadwgan, SO267251
• Description: CANCELLED - Heading north, as far as bothy at head of Grwynne Fawr reservoir.
• Notes: Steep ups & downs, some tricky bits underfoot, some bracken bashing.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 267 251, Start: SO 267 251
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Leader: Hugh Woodford

Cancelled: Y 100 Sir Fynwy, 100 miles, Saturday 23rd May 2020, Location

• Changes: The Y 100 Sir Fynwy will now be held on 29th to 31st May 2021.
• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Chepstow Comprehensive School, ST529943
• Description: The annual LDWA 100 mile walk. Considerable assistance from South Wales LDWA members will be needed. View the route
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 529 943, Start: ST 529 943
• Map(s):
• Leader: David Morgan

Cancelled: Gu Gu For Bortlett, 18 miles, Saturday 30th May 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Crickhowell High School car park, SO21641856
• Description: Exploring the quiet Cwm Gu and Banw areas of the Allt Mawr Range of the Black Mountains. Long sections of pathless terrain which are not particularly difficult underfoot.
• Notes: A mixture of off and on path walking.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 2164 1856, Start: SO 2164 1856
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4500
• Leader: Jason Winney

Cancelled: A Walk On The Wild Side, 32 miles, Saturday 6th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Cefn Coed y Cymmer, by the entrance to the old quarry, parking can be found of the opposite side of the road., SO023089
• Description: A repeat of the 2012 walk across the moors of the Brecon Beacons to the mountains in the North, returning over the open moors of Afon y Waun and Cadair Fawr. A lot of trackless open moor giving the sense of freedom and wide open views. Walkers can drop out at Storey Arms and catch the Merthyr bus back.
• Notes: Walk on the Wild Side is the second of the Three Tough Walks challenge.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 023 089, Start: SO 023 089
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason winney

Cancelled: Abergavenny Seven Peaks Challenge, 30/20/13 miles, Saturday 13th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Byefield Road Car Park. , SO297141
• Description: Follow the historical '7 peaks route' that preceded the well-known 3 peaks challenge. Can drop out at 2 or 5 peaks if you would like a shorter day and easily find your way back to Abergavenny.
• Notes: About 6000ft of ascent for the whole challenge (4 major climbs). For 2 peaks Blorenge & Llanwennarth (c12-14 miles). For 5 peaks add in Rholben, Sugar Loaf and Deri (c 20 miles). For the whole route add in Skirrid Fawr and Fach.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Leader: Mike Batt

Cancelled: A North Wales Back Pack, 35 miles, Saturday 20th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 10:00. At: Bethania, Nant Gwynant, there is a long layby by the chapel, SH626504
• Description: A back pack out into the Moelwyns and Snowdon Range, some challenging terrain, rugged and trackless in places.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SH 626 504, Start: SH 626 504
• Map(s): Explorer: OL18
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6000
• Leader: Jason winney

Cancelled: The Butcombe Trail, 47,42,33,30,16 miles, Saturday 27th June 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:00. At: Shipham Village Hall car park. £3 per car, please bring correct money and do not park anywhere else., ST444579
• Description: A clockwise wander along the Butcombe Trail in the Mendips. Those that do not wish to do the full 47 miles can easily choose a shorter route. I can provide the routes but you will have to map read. Generally on easy going paths. The Trail visits 5 Butcombe Brewery owned pubs but I think we'll pass on getting a round in each time!
• Notes: Sainsburys in Cheddar (28 miles) can be used for a restock of provisions. It closes at 8pm, hence the early start.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 444 579, Start: ST 444 579
• Map(s): Explorer: 141 & 153. Landranger: 182
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5700
• Leader: Andrew Clabon

Cancelled: Celebration Day - West Yorkshire Weekend Return, 19 miles, Saturday 11th July 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Byefield Lane Car Park, Tudor St, Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: A walk designed to showcase the area to the north of Abergavenny to our West Yorkshire LDWA guests. From Abergavenny, a climb to Sugar Loaf and descent to Cwm Bridge. The Beacons Way is joined on the second climb to Crug Mawr. The beautifully located Partrishow Church and its 15th century Rood Screen will be visited. The walk finishes by passing through Forest Coal Pit and Deri prior to returning to Abergavenny.
• Notes: Walk starts at 9am. *** due to height ascent.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: 13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: David Morgan

Cancelled: West Yorkshire Weekend Return, Sunday 12th July 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : Abergavenny
• Description: Further details to follow.
• Grid reference(s): Meet:
• Map(s):
• Leader: Ferne Davies

Cancelled: We Will Roam, 20 miles, Saturday 1st August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Erwood Station Car Park (free), SO089439
• Description: CANCELLED: A joint walk with our friends from Mid Wales LDWA. Exploring the gorgeous hills to the east of the River Wye.
• Notes: What 3 Words Location: splits.paddle.tend
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 089 439, Start: SO 089 439
• Map(s): Explorer: 188. Landranger: 147, 148, 160, 161
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3700
• Leader: David Morgan

Cancelled: Cambrian Way Part 3, 34 miles, Saturday 8th August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Queens Head Inn car park, Stanton, SO310221
• Description: TBC - A long day in the Black Mountains, meeting at the Queens Head Inn, parking is £2 per car. We'll pickup the Cambrian Way from Five Ways and walk around to Crickhowell. From Crickhowell we'll take a bee line back to the cars.
• Notes: Bring more food than normal as we'll be out for a good while and additional water. There is no pre-treated water on route, water can be sourced from high streams and treated with puritabs if needs be.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 310 221, Start: SO 310 221
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason winney

Sleepers, Wake!, 20.5 miles, Saturday 8th August 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Fedw Wood, near Chepstow, ST505984
• Description: An exploration of the splendour of the Wye Valley using some familiar and some less frequented paths. The route visits Tintern, Whitebrook, Newmills, Trellech Common, Catbrook, Hale Wood and Ravensnest Wood. Includes the Great Stone Wall and Stone Rapids of Monmouthshire.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 505 984, Start: ST 505 984
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3300
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Back In Black, 18 miles, Saturday 15th August 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Byefield Lane Car Park, Abergavenny, SO297141
• Description: The LDWA Chair’s favourite walk visiting Sugar Loaf, Crug Mawr, Partrishow and Deri.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 297 141, Start: SO 297 141
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: David Morgan

Postponed: Border Patrol 2, 22 miles, Saturday 15th August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Rockfield Road car park (free), SO50291276
• Description: TBC. Another exploration of frontier land on lesser used paths via Skenfrith, St Maughans & Onen. A repeat of last years walk.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5029 1276, Start: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 149, 161 & 162
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Cancelled: Cambrian Way Part 4, 30 miles, Saturday 22nd August 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 07:10. At: Brecon Bus station, Stand 3, SO04822848
• Description: Walking from Crickhowel back to Brecon on the Cambrian Way
• Notes: This is a walk using Public transport catching the X43 from Brecon, Interchange (Stand 3) to Crickhowel (07:30am bus arriving in Crickhowel at 08:08am) We walk to Storey Arms and then walk down to Brecon. There is plenty of free parking in the residential area's of Brecon, however, you may not be able to park near to the bus station so try and arrive with additional time for walking to the bus station from your car.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 0482 2848, Start: SO 2179 1847, Finish: SO 0482 2848
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13,OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5400
• Leader: Jason winney

Into the Valley, 22 miles, Saturday 29th August 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Heol y Cyw, SS946845
• Description: Dipping in and out of the Garw and Ogwr valleys on the way to Llyndwr Fawr. Some decent climbs to get you in the mood for Spring walking.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SS 946 845, Start: SS 946 845
• Map(s): Explorer: 151 and 166
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: Tony Alcock

Make Hay While the Sun Shines, 24.5 miles, Saturday 5th September 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Talgarth, SO155337
• Description: Circular walk from Talgath using Three Rivers Ride, Offa’s Dyke National Trail and other paths to Hay-on-Wye, following Wye Valley Walk to Glasbury and then footpaths via Felindre and Park Wood back to Talgarth.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 337, Start: SO 155 337
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Border Patrol 2, 21 miles, Saturday 12th September 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:15. At: Rockfield Road, Monmouth car park (free), SO50291276
• Description: Back by popular demand. Another exploration of frontier land on lesser used paths via Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, St Maughans & Skenfrith. A repeat of last year's walk in the reverse direction (minus the mud of Hendre Farm!}.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 5029 1276, Start: SO 5029 1276
• Map(s): Explorer: OL14. Landranger: 149,161 & 162
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3050
• Leader: Rob Richardson

Cancelled: Anghenfil, 32 miles, Saturday 19th September 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Llanvihangel Crucorney, find somewhere to park near the church, SO326206
• Description: A walk out to Lord Herefords Knob from Llanvihangel Crucorney, a demanding route as there is little escape other than a very long walk along the road back to the cars. (One option for those who fancy a shorter day out would be to car share and leave a car out at Gospel Pass)
• Notes: This is the third walk in the tough walks series and a badge will be issued to those who complete the three walks.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 326 206, Start: SO 326 206
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 6500
• Leader: Jason Winney

My Antidote, 25 miles, Saturday 19th September 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Llanthony Priory Car Park (Free), , SO289278
• Description: Circular walk from Llanthony via Hatterrall Ridge, Cat’s Back Ridge, Hay Bluff, Twmpa, Rhos Dirion, Grwyne Fawr Reservoir, Bal Bach and return.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 289 278, Start: SO 289 278
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3800
• Leader: David Morgan

Llangynidr Circular, 27 miles, Saturday 26th September 2020, Route: (view, download)

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Llangynidr car park , SO155195
• Description: A loop out to the Dragon's Back. Hopefully some fine ridge walking, may tweak the route if weather is poor. May well finish in the dark, but if we do it will be a pleasant canal stroll back to the cars. Note: Not much shelter for the first 20 miles, so please come equipped for walking on the high ridges.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 155 195, Start: SO 155 195
• Map(s): Explorer: OL13. Landranger: 161
• Walk Grade: **** (Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 5500
• Leader: Mike Batt

Cancelled: Cambrian Way Part 5, 32 miles, Saturday 10th October 2020, Location

• Meet/Start time : 09:00. At: Meet at Llandovery, by the West End Cafe, TBC
• Description: Walking the Cambrian way over two days with an over night stop in the mountains
• Notes: This is a car share, however it only takes 30 mins to drive from Llandovery to Storey Arms.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: Invalid, Start: Invalid
• Map(s): Explorer: OL12. Landranger: United Kingdom
• Walk Grade: ***** (Very Strenuous).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 7800
• Leader: Jason winney

The Late Departing AGM Walk, 22 miles, Saturday 14th November 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Machen Village Hall car park (free), ST209890 , ST209890
• Description: The 2020 AGM walk that we didn't get to walk, taking in Mynydd Machen and the Rudry area. You will need a head torch.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 890, Start: ST 209 890
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3700
• Leader: Jason Whinney

Friendless Again, 22 miles, Saturday 21st November 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:00. At: Chepstow Road car park, Raglan, SO414076
• Description: A re-run of May 2019’s Friendless Pilgrame, the walk links together three Grade I listed churches looked after by the Friends of the Friendless Churches - St Jeromes at Llangwm Uchaf, St Michael and All Angels, Gwernesney; and, St David's, Llangeview. A bonus visit to St Aeddan's at Bettws Newydd - also Grade I listed and home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 414 076, Start: SO 414 076
• Map(s): Explorer: 13, 14, 152. Landranger: 161, 171
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Leader: Simon Pickering

Ridgeway and the Rhymney Valley , 21 miles, Saturday 28th November 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Machen Village Hall car park, ST209891
• Description: Glamorgan Ridgeway above Cardiff, Rhymney River Circular and Craig Ruperra and Llysfaen.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 209 891, Start: ST 209 891
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 2500
• Leader: Mike Batt

Christmas Walk , 18 miles, Saturday 5th December 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : Llanwenarth car park, nr Abergavenny, SO267168
• Description: A classic Black Mountains route going out to Forest Coal Pit, The Gaer, Partishow Hill, Crug Mawr and back to Sugarloaf. We don't summit any of the hills, but walk around the flanks. Plenty of ascent with a mixture of lesser and more frequent routes in and out of the hills.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 267 168, Start: SO 267 168
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4000
• Leader: Jason Winney

Cwm Circle , 20 miles, Saturday 12th December 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: Silent valley nature reserve car park (parking on street adjacent if car park full), SO1869005958
• Description: The walk starts in the carpark of silent valley nature reserve and traverses the hills either side of the Ebbw Vale valley. We head up the Cwm Alpine climb route and then drop down into the Tredeger valley and walk down the old railway route to Markham. Then back up to the top on the lanes and down the other side to Aberbeeg. We then head up onto the mountain on the other side of the valley looking down on Abertillery and circle the whole of the mountain up to West Monmouth golf course and then back through the nature reserve to the start point.
• Grid reference(s): Meet: SO 18690 05958, Start: SO 18690 05958
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: ** (Moderate).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 3500
• Leader: Justin Speake

The Gelligaerian Perambulator, 24 miles, Saturday 19th December 2020, Route: (view, download), Photographs

• Meet/Start time : 08:30. At: CP in Trelewis by the ponds , ST102976
• Description: An exploration of the Rhymney valley area, from Trelewis up to Cefn Gelligear and over to Deri, across to Philips Town and Mynydd Bedwellte, returning along the Rhymney River and cycle tracks to Trelewis
• Grid reference(s): Meet: ST 102 976, Start: ST 102 976
• Map(s):
• Walk Grade: *** (Hard).  (What's this?)
• Ascent (feet): 4200
• Leader: Jason Winney