The Dungeon - 2012 Weekend and Mid-week Walks
| DATE | DETAILS | LEADER |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1st January 2012 |
Llanover and the Goose and Cuckoo
There you go, right behind the old one - another new year! and we're imaginatively calling this one '2012', not something unusual like 'Fred'. Leave Blackvein Road at 10:00am A Moderate moorland walk - 6-7 miles |
Rob Southall |
| Saturday 7th January 2012 |
Gray Hill and Llanmelin Hill Fort
We went here last year and there's some great views. You can play Romans and Britons in the fort, too! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Leisurely - 6-7 miles |
Marion Tamplin |
| Saturday 14th January 2012 |
Sirhowy Country Valley Park
And now for something just a little more gentle that's if you haven't yet fully recovered from Christmas. Leave Full Moon car park at 9.30am Easy - 4-5 miles |
Maggie Thomas or Andrea Price |
| Sunday 15th January 2012 |
The Skirrid and Llanvihangel Crucorney
And if yesterday's was too gentle - try this for size! 5 times up and down - then 10 times round the base - not really... Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Energetic with a steep climb - 8 miles - and a pub lunch if you want... |
Simon and Nina Foster |
| Saturday 21st January 2012 |
Henllys to Upper Cwmbran and Cwm Lickey
An interesting mix of moorland and woodland plus an ancient chapel and a touch of old industry. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. or the carpark, Penylan Road, Cwmbran (ST 274941) at 10:00am Moderate - 8-9 miles |
Phil Jenkins |
| Saturday 28th January 2012 |
Machen Mountain
Could be a bit breezy on top if the North wind blows... and the views will really blow you away! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles |
Maggie Thomas or Andrea Price |
| Sunday 29th January 2012 |
Cwmcarn Scenic Drive
I think this is meant to read 'Cwmcarn Scenic RAMBLE' but best bring your car just in case we're going rallying... Leave Cwmcarn Scenic Drive, Lower Car Park at 9.30am Moderate - 7-8 miles |
Mandy Haines |
| Saturday 4th February 2012 |
Llandegfedd and Sor Brook
No shortage of water here then, as long as there's not too much of the stuff! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 6 miles |
Allan and Judith Elliot |
| Saturday 11th February 2012 |
Cwmcarn Scenic Drive
You can take it easy through the woodland before they start charging for the carpark! Leave Cwmcarn Scenic Drive, Lower Car Park at 9.30am Leisurely - 4-5 miles |
Maggie Thomas or Andrea Price |
| Sunday 12th February 2012 |
Langstone and Penhow Castle
The posh side of Newport (not my side at all!), and a bit of culture with a castle. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Moderate - 10 miles |
Ken Wiltshire |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 |
Full Moon - Mynydd Dimlaith
Vivid views over various valleys on the pretty side of Llanbradach. Leave Blackvein Road at 9.30am Moderate with one steep climb - 10 miles |
Liz Holland |
| Sunday 19th February 2012 |
Blaencarn, Penpych Country Park
Not heard of this one but I'm told it's got waterfalls and near Treherbert. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 6 miles |
Nina and Simon Foster |
| Saturday 25th February 2012 |
Goytre Wharf
Just messing about on the canal, up one bank and down the other. Leave Forest Car Park, Goytre Wharf at 9:30 am Leisurely - 6 miles |
Val Vaughan |
| Sunday 26th February 2012 |
Patrishow
A Church, a Hill and a Valley (not necessarily in that order) but all in a very beautiful setting. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate but at an energetic pace - 7 miles |
Rob Southall |
| Saturday 3rd March 2012 |
Machen and threabouts
According to the instructions on the tin - A few climbs, woodland, a river, historical interest, etc, etc. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Moderate - 7-8 miles |
Jill Jones |
| Saturday 10th March 2012 |
Mynydd Maen
Up through the Gwyddon on forest tracks with a bit of fresh air up on top. Leave Gwyddon Forest, top car park at 9:30 am. Easy 4-5 miles |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 11th March 2012 |
Dunraven Bay and Ogmore Castle
Hey, Castles and the seaside, all wrapped up into one handy-sized package. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Easy, with stiles - 6 miles |
Nina and Simon Foster |
| Saturday 17th March 2012 |
Gwyddon Valley
Lets not get lost in this maze of little paths but I'm sure Andrea knows the way, doesn't she? Leave Gwyddon Forest, top car park at 9:30 am. Moderate 5-6 miles |
Andrea Price |
| Wednesday 21st March 2012 |
Quarterly Planning Meeting
for our Summer season in the sun Risca Rugby Club at 7:15 pm |
Maggie Thomas |
| Saturday 24th March 2012 |
Newbridge to Crosskeys
A linear walk over Mynydd Islwyn and don't forget your train fare back. Leave Newbridge railway station at 9:15 am. Leisurely - 6 miles |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 25th March 2012 |
Manmoel
Is this up one side of the valley and down the other? or a zig-zag of routes hither and thither? Leave Pen y Fan Pond at 9:30 am. Moderate 12 miles |
Terry Wilkins |
| Saturday 31st March 2012 |
Llandegfedd and Sor Brook
Tried to do this walk in February but we failed dismally - so we're going to have another crack at it today. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 6 miles |
Allan and Judith Elliott |
| Good Friday 6th April 2012 |
Twmbarlwm Hot Cross Bun Walk
Organised by our friends of the Twmbarlwm Society, don't forget to bring your buns and picnic. Leave Fields Road, Pontymister Bridge at 10:30 am. or meet at the top at 1:00 pm. for the picnic. Moderate - 6-7 miles |
Rob Southall www.twmbarlwm.co.uk |
| Sunday 8th April 2012 |
Bettws Newydd
Only just down the road from Bettws Oldydd and you've got Chain Bridge and the Usk to look at. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:15 or Fourteen Locks Visitor Centre at 9:30 am. Moderate - 6 miles |
Anne and Richard Beaugie |
| Saturday 14th April 2012 |
Three Cliffs
That's East Cliff, West Cliff and the bit in the middle cliff Leave Blackvein Road at 8:30 am or Pennard at 10:30 am. Moderate - 6 miles |
Clive Turner |
| Saturday 21st April 2012 |
Morrisons
Got your shopping list ready? as it's up one aisle, down the other and twice round the frozen foods. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am Leisurely linear 6 miles (bring your bus pass or fare) |
Andrea Price |
| Sunday 22nd April 2012 |
Pontypool and Lasgarn Woods
Some lovely old woodlands, all in leaf, and gnarled and twisted just like me! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Moderate with a couple of climbs - 8 miles |
Phil Jenkins |
| Saturday 28th April 2012 |
Fourteen Locks Circumnavigation
Fascinating locks which need a very big key plus some reservoirs, big dams and little bridges. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am easy-peasy - 4 miles |
Ken Wiltshire |
| Saturday 5th May 2012 |
Opening of the All-Wales Coastal Footpath - Newport to Peterstone Wentloog Well, we've got to do our bit so the mouth of the Ebbw and along past the lighthouse to Newport Beach!! Bring your own wet suit and snorkel.... Leave Asda, Duffryn at 9:30 am. Moderate, leisurely and sedate, not suitable for Rapid Ramblers - 8-9 miles. |
Phil Jenkins |
| Saturday 12th May 2012 |
Twmbarlwm Trek
Caerphilly Council's annual walking event with routes for the very keen, the keen and the 'well, if you insist!'. pre-booked self-guided 23 mile and 14 mile walks (guess which one I'm doing!). and a 5 mile guided walk (no booking necessary for this one - just turn up). Leave Cwmcarn High School at 7:00 am (23 mile), 8:15 am (14 mile) and 10:15 am (5 mile). |
Caerphilly C.B.C. |
|
Saturday 19th May 2012 THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE ADVERTISED PROGRAMME |
Newbridge to Crosskeys
and a little light relief after last week's exertions a limear stroll down the valley to Crosskeys. Leave Newbridge Station at 9:20ish am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Andrea Price |
| Sunday 20th May 2012 |
Beacons Ridges and Bomber Memorial
Moorland, ridges and mountain tops all put together to get some fresh air and the greatest views around. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am or Grid Ref SO 05649 17606 at 10:00 am. Moderate to strenuous - 8-9 miles. |
Rob Southall |
| Sunday 26th May 2012 |
The Brecon Beacons
Lets sort out the grown-ups from the youngsters We'll really blow the cobwebs away with this one. Serious walking for the serious walker only! Leave Storey Arms at 8:00 am. Strenuous - all day. |
Simon Foster |
| Saturday 2nd June 2012 |
Rhyswg via George Street
There's a George Street in Newport but I don't think it's this one. Leave lower carpark, Cwmcarn at 9:30 am Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 3rd June 2012 |
Lord Hereford's Knob and Grwyne Fawr
Another exhilarating trip to the unmentionables, just what innuendos will they come up with this time? Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Strenuous - 12 miles. |
Terry Wilkins |
| Saturday 9th June 2012 |
Llanthony Abbey
Here lived Walter Whatsisname Landor, celebrated writer and poet and I bet he was a propper-up of the bar in the Abbey! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or The Queen's Head near Cymyoy, Map Ref SO 3112 2210 at 10:00 am. Moderate - 10-11 miles. |
Andrew George |
| Saturday 16th June 2012 |
Coed Celynen and Forest Road
It's a linear walk but you could walk there and back for 8 miles and it would save you your train fare (all of £2.00) Leave Newbridge Station at 9:20ish am. Easy linear walk - 4 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 17th June 2012 |
Newland Circular (Wye Valley)
Here we go round and round in ever-decreasing circles I know! You go this way round and I'll go that! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 7 miles. |
Anne and Richard Beaugie |
|
Saturday 23rd June 2012 YES, It is a Saturday |
Castell Coch
Oh, very pretty, lots of turrets and castley bits, and didn't they film parts of 'Merlin' here too? Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Castell Coch at 9:30 am. Moderate - 5-6 miles. |
Lyn Jenkins |
| Saturday 30th June 2012 |
Woodland and Henllys Church
Is 'Woodland' a place or just a load of trees pretending? Still the church is the real thing! Leave lower carpark, Risca Leisure Centre at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 1st July 2012 |
Duffryn Crawnon Circular
I'm getting giddy with all this circularity, but it's worth it for this beautiful scenery. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Coach and Horses, Llangynidr at 9:50 am. Moderate / Strenuous - 13 miles. |
Rob Southall |
| Saturday 7th July 2012 |
Llangorse Lake
Hopefully it will be Jolly Boating Weather and we can paddle our canoes up the creek! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Llangorse lake carpark at 10:00 am. Moderate - 10 miles. |
Andrew George |
| Saturday 14th July 2012 |
Machen Common and the Warren
The warren was where the rabbits lived in ancient times, I can remember them all too well. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Easy - 4 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 15th July 2012 |
Barafundle Bay
Probably the most beautiful bay in Wales so must have been made by Carlsberg! Leave Blackvein Road at 8:30 am. or Stackpole Quay at 11:00 am. Easy - 5 miles. |
Clive Turner |
| Wednesday 18th July 2012 |
Quarterly Planning Meeting
for our Autum season with its Indian Summer Risca Rugby Club at 7:15 pm |
Linda Nowaczyk |
| Saturday 21st July 2012 |
Gwyddon Valley
Up a bit, down a bit, across a bit, along a bit I'm beginning to know my way around - a bit. Leave carpark at the top of Gwyddon Road at 9:30 am. Moderate a bit - 5 miles. |
Andrea Price |
|
EXTRA, EXTRA Saturday 28th July 2012 |
Local and leisurely
Not to the Cider Mill as planned but somewhere nearby You could always bring your own cider to make up!!! Leave carpark near Abercarn Primary School at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6-7 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 29th July 2012 |
Symonds Yat
You'll have to pay the ferryman and the carpark man, but you may get to see the Peregrine Falcons. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Symonds Yat Rock carpark at 10:00 am. Moderate - 7 miles. |
Chris Geddes |
|
Saturday 4th August 2012 CANCELLED |
Cwm Lickey and Upper Cwmbran
The Met Office have warned of thunder and lightning and heavy rain in the Pontypool area for Saturday. Today's walk would have been on the mountain top near electricity pylons so I'm afraid that I have taken the decision to cancel it. As we had to turn back last time I'll have another third attempt at this walk later on - third time lucky!! |
Phil Jenkins |
|
Saturday 11th August 2012 POSTPONED for this year |
Flatholm Unfortunately we haven't been able to reserve our seats today so we will have to postpone this trip |
Clare Cooze |
| Saturday 11th August 2012 |
Pontywaun to Fourteen Locks
for those not island-hopping in the sun there's more water - provided they haven't drained the canal... Leave Pontywaun Spiritualist Church at 9:30 am. Moderate, linear walk - 5-6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Saturday 18th August 2012 |
Rhossili
A beautiful day by the seaside, cliffs, beaches and the slowly vanishing remains of the 'Helvetia'. Leave Blackvein Road at 8:30 am. or Rhossili carpark at 10:30 am. Moderate - don't fall off the edge when you reach it. |
Clive Turner |
| Sunday 26th August 2012 |
Sirhowy Surprise
and the surprise is, um, well, it's a surprise and now you've got to come to find out what it is... Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Moderate - 11 miles. |
Ken Wiltshire |
| Saturday 1st September 2012 |
Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol
Are we going over it? Or under it? Or round it? or just looking at it? OMG, the suspense is killing me! Apparently there's shops afterwards so bring your pennies. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am or Bristol Observatory at 10:00 am. Moderate - 8 miles. |
Andrew George |
| Saturday 8th September 2012 |
Newbridge to Crosskeys
and Mynydd Islwyn and Hafod Tudor and a few places in between. bring your bus or train fare!! or you'll walk back too. Leave Newbridge Railway Station at 9:20 am. Leisurely, linear walk - 7 miles. |
Maggie Thomas |
| Sunday 9th September 2012 |
Neuadd and Pen-y-fan Circular
Steep hills up, steep hills down, ridges, mountain tops, fresh air, the most spectacular views in the Beacons and worth every step. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Neaudd Forestry Carpark, SO 03763 16969 at 09:50 am. Strenuous - 9 miles. |
Rob Southall |
| Sunday 16th September 2012 |
Gwent Area Walk from Crosskeys
THREE for the price of ONE. Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous - take your pick! Led by Andrea, Maggie or Simon - again, take your pick! Leave Crosskeys Rugby Club at 10:00am, 10:01am and 09.30:am. walking to - by there, over by there, right over by there. Light refreshments in the clubhouse afterwards. |
Maggie Thomas |
| Sunday 23rd September 2012 |
Cwmcarn Forest
The back path past Pont-y-waun and up past the dam and then uppish, leftish, alongish and roundish, with extra archaeology! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 7-8 miles. |
Phil jenkins |
| Saturday 29th September 2012 |
New Forest Weekend
If you go down to the woods today.... you'll find us lot banging and crashing about, lost, scared, wet, starving and having a good time, having a good time, yeah! Leave - but only if you have to. A leisurely weekend and who's measuring anyway!. |
Anne and Richard Beaugie |
| Saturday 29th September 2012 |
Cwmcarn Forest
And if you can't make the weekend, there's no excuse as Andrea will brave the 'Cwmcarn Carnivore' once again to take you through the trees again. Leave Cwmcarn lower carpark at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Andrea Price |
| Saturday 6th October 2012 |
Sirhowy Valley Country Park
Something more gentle after the riotuous weekend away. a familiar wander around the leafy paths of the Sirhowy Valley Leave - Full Moon at 9:30am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 7th October 2012 |
Forest of Dean
You'd have thought they would have had enough of wild woodlands but No! they're giving the Forest of Dean a darn good rambling! Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am or Speech House at 10:00 am. Moderate - 9 miles |
Anne and Richard Beaugie |
| Saturday 13th October 2012 |
Visit to the Cider Farm
Not sure this is a good idea at all - I remember the last visit well, actually I don't - that was just the start of my the troubles! Leave - Abercarn Primary School carpark at 9:30 am. Moderate - 8 miles. |
Maggie Thomas |
| Saturday 20th October 2012 |
Danygraig and Ochrwyth
Where on earth does Ochrwyth come from? and do all Wyths have an Ochr, or is it Vice Versa? Leave Blackvein Road at 9:00 am Leisurely - 6 miles |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 21st October 2012 |
Blaen Llia
Up into the Beacons where the Red Kites soar and if we don't see Red ones, any colour will do. Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 8 miles and a climb or two. |
Liz Holland |
| Saturday 27th October 2012 |
Clydach Gorge
Did you know Puck had a Valley? with waterfalls? and just a little industrial history to go with it. Leave Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 8 miles including lanes and hard surface paths with just a climb or two. |
Phil Jenkins |
| Sunday 28th October 2012 |
Dawlish Warren
Hey! It's Devon so there's got to be cream teas at the end or a good strong pint of Devon Cider - or two. Leave - Blackvein Road at 8:30 am. Linear - 5 miles, easy but for 1 steep climb. |
Clive Turner |
| Saturday 3rd November 2012 |
Sirhowy Valley
Probably along the old tramroad and under the new bridge all very pleasant and pretty - Hmmm, nice! Leave Pontllanfraith Council Offices at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Andrea Price |
| Sunday 4th November 2012 |
Talybont reservoir
Hope the weather's good so we get the views if not, we can all go swimming instead. Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Circular - 7 miles. |
Simon Foster |
| Saturday 10th November 2012 |
Caswell Bay
And if you didn't go reservoir swimming last week there's no excuse when you go to the Gower - bucket and spade time! Leave - Blackvein Road at 8:45 am. Moderate - 7 miles. |
Simon Foster |
| Wednesday 14th November 2012 |
Annual General Meeting
and Spring planning meeting Risca Rugby Club at 7:15 pm |
Linda Nowaczyk |
| Saturday 17th November 2012 |
Goytre Wharf
Got to involve a canal bank and some fields or perhaps we're going to hire a boat - that's really easy! Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or Goytre Wharf at 9:45 am. Easy - 5 miles. |
Ken Wiltshire |
| Sunday 18th November 2012 |
Cwmdare - Blaen Rhondda Fach
Valleys, Hills and Moorland - so something for everyone. But I can't tell you much as I've not been here yet. Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. or meet at Cwmdare Country Park, Aberdare, Grid Ref SN 9861 0255 Moderate - 8 miles. |
Rob Southall |
| Saturday 24th November 2012 |
Pengenfford
Haven't got the foggiest where this is - where's my map? Oh! Up towards Talgarth and It's got a hill fort (and a Pub!) Leave - Blackvein Road at 8.45 am. or The Castle Inn, Grid Ref SO 173297. Strenuous - 9 miles. |
Simon Foster |
| Sunday 2nd December 2012 |
Mynydd Dimlaeth
What can I say? It's Christmas Dinner time. So a pleasant stroll to get the appetite going. Leave - Islwyn Inn, Wyllie at 10:30 am. Lunch at the Inn at 2:30 pm. Moderate - 6 miles. |
Walk by Maggie Thomas Food by Marcia Matthews |
| Saturday 8th December 2012 |
Maenllwyd
Now which way round are we going to do this today? There's so many circles you can do so we'll leave it up to you. Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:30 am. Moderate - 6 miles. |
Richard Beaugie |
| Saturday 15th December 2012 |
Cwmcarn Forest
A circular walk on forest roads so if you hang about we'll probably meet you on the way back. Leave - Cwmcarn lower carpark at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
| Sunday 16th December 2012 |
Skenfrith
Lovely scenery set around a stunning castle, one of the prettiest parts of Monmouthshire, by far! Leave - Blackvein Road at 9:00 am. Moderate - 8 miles. |
Andrew George |
| Saturday 22nd December 2012 |
The Mince Pie Walk
Off we go for our annual picnic, bring your pies and hip flasks, Twmbarlwm's had the decorators in since last year, too. Leave - Risca Leisure Centre lower carpark at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas |
| Wednesday 26th December 2012 |
Rhiwderin
Boxing Day exercise to shift all that turkey from yesterday I dare say we'll stop at the Inn just to make sure it's alright. Leave - Fields Road, Pontymister at 10:30 am. Moderate - 5 miles with one climb. |
Judith and Allan Elliott |
| Saturday 29th December 2012 |
The Rhyswg
Gently, gently does it! Don't want too much exercise in one week. This isn't going to be too strenuous at all. Leave - Cwmcarn lower carpark at 9:30 am. Leisurely - 6 miles. |
Maggie Thomas and Andrea Price |
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