Here is a printable copy of this season's walk, but remember that it may not always be up-to-date

DECEMBER

Saturday 1st December 2018 - Cheddar

7 miles, moderate to strenuous, band F plus Bridge toll
A couple of steep climbs, walking along the top of the gorge with lovely views then through Cheddar
where you can call in and get some "Cheddar Cheese and Cider"
Blackvein Road at 08.45am or 10.00am Cheddar reservoir carpark
- ST 446 534 and nearest Postcode - BS27 3DR
Karen Ford 07557 780784

Thursday 6th December 2018 - Christmas Lunch

Leave your boots at home
Only a few spaces left so contact Lyn ASAP
The Three Horseshoes, Pentwynmawr at 12.30pm for 1.00pm
Lyn Jenkins 07580 440421

Saturday 8th December 2018 - Bristol and the Avon Gorge

7 miles, Moderate, band E + bridge toll
Over Brunel's Suspension Bridge and along the river bank to the city centre for a pub lunchbreak
Blackvein Road at 09.30am or Bristol Observatory, BS8 3LT at 10.15,
there is parking on Percival road, Clifton, BS8 3LE
Clive Turner 07802 231371

Thursday 13th December 2018 - Tidenham Chase and Wintour's Leap

7 miles, Moderate, band C
Views of the Severn and Wye along Offa's Dyke and the stunning Wintour's Leap
Blackvein Road at 09.30am or Tidenham Chase Carpark, ST 558 992, GL15 6PT at 10.30am
Karen Ford 07557 780784

Saturday 15th December 2018 - Speech House

9 miles, Moderate, band D
Throught the peace and quiet of the Forest of Dean with added culture on the Sculpture Trail
Blackvein Road at 9.00am or Beechenhurst car park, GL16 7EG, at 10.00am (A car park fee applies)
Richard and Anne Beaugie 07905 062329

Thursday 20th December 2018 - Crickhowell and the River Usk

6 miles, Leisurely, band C
Along the canal and river ending at The Bear
Blackvein Road at 9.30am or Crickhowell carpark at 10.15am (£3.20 parking fee)
Mike Showler 07814 006646

Sunday 23rd December 2018 - Twmbarlwm Mince Pie Walk

7 miles, Moderate
Up to the top of Twmbarlwm to eat those vital mince pies
Risca Leisure Centre at 10.00am
Informal but contact Phil Purnell 07729 221799

Tuesday 25th December 2018 - A Christmas Day Appetiser

7 miles, Moderate
An amble around Cwmcarn. Bring lunch. Joint walk with South Wales LDWA.
Pontywaun Spiritualist Church at 10.30am
Anne Beaugie 07905 062329

Wednesday 26th December 2018 - To the Rhiwderin for Boxing Day

6 miles, Leisurely
Over the hills and back along the riverbank
Fields Road, Pontymister at 10.30am
Informal but contact Phil Purnell 07729 221799

Saturday 29th December 2019 - Goytre

5 Miles, Leisurely, band B
Just a leisurely stroll along the canal and through the fields followed by post-Christmas lunch
at the Horseshoes Inn, NP4 8QZ. If you want lunch let Clive know ASAP to book a seat.
Blackvein Road at 09.30am or Goytre carpark, NP4 0BL, at 10.15am
Clive Turner 07802 231371

JANUARY 2019

Tuesday 1st January 2019 - Goose and Cuckoo, Llanover

7 miles Moderate, band C
It's a New Year so head up into the hills to blow those cobwebs away
Blackvein Road at 10.00am or Goytre Wharf at 10.45am
Rob Southall 01495 270078