The Dungeon - 2015 Weekend and Mid-week Walks
This was our full programme of walks for 2015
| DATE | DETAILS | LEADER |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1st January 2015 |
Goose and Cuckoo
Over the moors to the pub and home-made soup and a roll. Moderate, 8 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 10:00am or Goytre Wharf at 10:30am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 |
| Saturday 3rd January 2015 |
Cardiff to Cosmeston Lakes
A nice, flat train ride and walk to Penarth with lunch at Cosmeston Cafe. Easy, 6 miles, but get the bus back so bring your bus pass! Leave Risca Railway Station at 08:50am or Cardiff Central Station Information Booth at 09:30am |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 8th January 2015 |
The Skirrid
So possibly one steepish climb but generally.... Leisurely, 8 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Paul Jones 01495 226052 |
| Sunday 11th January 2015 |
Draethen and Cefn Mably
Woods, fields and Roman lead mines as we pass by, bring your pick. Moderate, 8 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or The Hollybush, Draethen at 09:50am |
Will Harwood 02920 807936 |
| Thursday 15th January 2015 |
Ebbw Vale
Leisurely to Moderate, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Ebbw Vale Railway Station at 10:00am |
Terry Wilkins 01495 244866 |
| Saturday 17th January 2015 |
Southerndown
Don't expect anyone will fancy a dip in the briny today! Moderate, 8 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Southerndown at 09:50am |
Clare Cooze 07817 806867 |
|
Thursday 22nd January 2015 CHANGE OF DESTINATION FROM PROGRAMME |
Bargoed
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or bristol Terrace, Bargoed at 10:00am |
Jan Watkins 01495 223909 / 07749 263879 |
|
Sunday 25th January 2015 CHANGE OF START FROM PROGRAMME |
MynyddIslwyn
A great walk in walking distance, that gets a 'sev-en' from Len Moderate, 7 miles Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Anne and Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
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Thursday 29th January 2015 CHANGE OF DESTINATION FROM PROGRAMME |
Local Walk
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Andrea Price 01495 247105 |
| Saturday 31st January 2015 |
bristol and Clifton
including, for one day only, the suspension bridge and S.S. Great britain but what can you observe from that observatory? Moderate, 8 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or bristol Observatory at 09:45am |
Anne and Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Thursday 5th February 2015 |
Rudry
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Llwyn Hir carpark at 10:00am |
Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Sunday 8th February 2015 |
Partrishow Hills and Valleys
that will be enough ups and downs for one day ! Moderate but energetic, 7 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 |
| Thursday 12th February 2015 |
Michaelston y Fedw
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Cefn Mably Arms at 10:00am |
Marion Tamplin 01633 813872 |
| Saturday 14th February 2015 |
Barry to Rhoose
bound to involve a bus or train somewhere so bring your pennies. Easy, 8 miles, with a cafe stop for breakfast, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 19th February 2015 |
The Two Ridges, Ynysddu
Leisurely to Moderate, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Ynysddu Hotel at 09:45am |
Liz Holland 01495 200673 |
|
Saturday 21st February 2015 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE |
brecon Beacons Circular
if you want to go 2100ft up in the world, this is for you! but what a view!! Strenuous, 8 miles, to Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Cribin, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Neaudd Reservoir, SO 035173, at 10:00am |
Paul Jones 01495 226052 |
| Thursday 26th February 2015 |
Gwyddon Valley
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Forestry Houses, Abercarn at 09:45am |
Andrea Price 01495 247105 |
| Saturday 28th February 2015 |
Blackvein Road Circular
Machen Mountain, Full Moon or Danygraig? I wonder where we'll end up. Moderate, 7-8 miles Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am |
Allan and Judith Elliott 07766 365340 |
| Thursday 5th March 2015 |
Rhiwderin
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Rhiwderin Inn at 09:45am |
Sonia Thomas 01633 680569 |
| Sunday 8th March 2015 |
brecon Beacons
Are these Munros, Marilyns, Merions or Myfanwys? Craig Cerrig Gleisiad and Fan Frynych, 2200ft in all. Moderate pace but upwards and onwards!, 7 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or SN 971222 near Storey Arms at 10:00am |
Simon Foster 01495 272276 |
| Thursday 12th March 2015 |
Pontypool Park and the Folly
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Pontypool Park at 10:00am |
Jan Watkins 01495 223909 / 07749 263879 |
| Saturday 14th March 2015 |
Machen
Riverbanks, woodland, old railway lines - the opportunities are endless. Easy, 8 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Will Harwood 02920 807936 |
| Wednesday 18th March 2015 |
Quarterly Planning Meeting
Summer is almost here so where do you want to go? Risca Rugby Club at 7:15 pm |
Richard Beaugie 01633 768541 |
| Thursday 19th March 2015 |
Risca Leisure Centre (to start with....)
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:15am or Risca Leisure Centre at 09:30am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
|
Sunday 22nd March 2015 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME |
Roath Park and Lisvane
A pleasant walk around the lake and over the fields to Lisvane. Leisurely, 7 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or check with Clive for where in Roath |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 26th March 2015 |
Scenic Drive to Twmbarlwm
Leisurely, 6 miles Leave Scenic Drive Lower Carpark at 09:30am |
Angela Parker 01633 601155 |
| Saturday 28th March 2015 |
Pantygasseg
This one's bound to be a complete disaster!!! Look who's leading it! Leisurely, 7 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am car share as limited parking at Pantygasseg |
Phil Jenkins 01633 815569 |
| Thursday 2nd April 2015 |
Sugar Loaf
Leisurely / Moderate, 6 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Paul Jones 01495 226052 |
| Good Friday 3rd April 2015 |
Twmbarlwm and the Forest Drive
Islwyn Ramblers, The Twmbarlwm Society, The Ancient Cwmbran Society and the Friends of Cwmcarn Forest Drive all join forces to advertise the threats facing the Cwmcarn Forest Drive and ensure this beautiful area remains open to all. Leave Lower carpark, Cwmcarn at 10:30am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 |
| Saturday 4th April 2015 |
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
No need to bring water - we've got a reservoir full of the stuff To Waun Fach with a steady climb to start with and a steep descent later. Moderate circular walk, 10 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Forest carpark, SO 252284, at 10:15am |
Paul Jones 01495 226052 |
| Thursday 9th April 2015 |
Manmoel Village
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Manmoel Village at 10:00am |
Lyn Jenkins 01495 229006 / 07580 440421 |
| Saturday 11th April 2015 |
Radyr and St Fagans Museum
Education time for the uncultured - a visit to the Folk Museum. Easy-peasy, 6 miles with around 1 hour at the museum, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Radyr at 10:00am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 16th April 2015 |
A Little Local Walk
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
John Venn 01495 271953 |
| Sunday 19th April 2015 |
Almost the Raven Walk
Almost a raven is a rave - we're going raving! A chance to preview this years Caerphilly Challenge, but no crowds! Moderate, 10 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am |
Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Thursday 23rd April 2015 |
Cwmfelinfach
Leisurely, 6 miles Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am THIS IS A CHANGE TO THE MEETING POINT |
Andrea Price 01495 247105 |
| Saturday 25th April 2015 |
Cheddar Gorge
Oh dear - I'm caving in to gorge on that cheese impulse again! A lovely walk around the Gorge, Black Rock and the West Mendip Way Moderate, 7 miles, band F Leave Blackvein Road at 08:30am or Cheddar Reservoir, ST 446534, at 10:00am |
Simon Foster 01495 272276 |
| Thursday 30th April 2015 |
Castell Coch
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Castell Coch at 10:00am |
John bridges 01495 228058 |
|
Sunday 3rd May 2015 CHANGE OF DAY - NOW SUNDAY |
Sully Circuit
A little bit of country, a little bit of coast and a tiny little island. Easy, 6 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or contact Clive for alternative meeting place |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Wednesday 6th May 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 7th May 2015 |
The Two Ridges, Ynysddu
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Ynysddu Hotel at 09:45am |
Liz Holland 01495 200673 |
| Saturday 9th May 2015 |
Caerphilly Challenge - Mynydd Machen and Mynyddislwyn
Islwyn Ramblers are leading the 10 mile walk option on this years Caerphilly Challenge walk. Registration and payment is required for this walk and the other walk options available on the Caerphilly Challenge website. Islwyn Ramblers members who are assisting with the 10 mile walk do not have to register or pay. Moderate, 10 miles Meet at Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys at 08:45am |
Richard Beaugie 077905 062329 |
| Wednesday 13th May 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 14th May 2015 |
Manmoel
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Manmoel Village at 10:00am |
Lynne Coates 01495 222842 |
| Saturday 16th May 2015 |
The Bluebell Walk
Tiptoe through the tulips or the bluebells as we're in Wales. Clytha Castle to Bettws Newydd for a pub stop and back along the River Usk. Moderate, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Anne and Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Wednesday 20th May 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 21st May 2015 |
Blaenavon
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or The Rifleman's carpark at 10:00am |
Jan Watkins 01495 223909 |
| Sunday 24th May 2015 |
Crickhowell - In search of your ancestors
I hope we don't find mine! I probably owe them money! A walk around Crickhowell and back along the canal. Moderate with one long climb, 8 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am Limited parking so car-sharing from Blackvein Road is essential |
Liz Holland 01495 200673 |
|
Wednesday 27th May 2015 CHANGE OF START |
Evening Walk
Leave Risca Leisure Centre lower carpark at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 28th May 2015 |
Rock and Manor
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Lyn Jenkins 07580 440421 |
| Saturday 30th May 2015 |
Llangybi
The magnificent Monmouthshire countryside - just perfect! Moderate, 6 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or contact Allan for alternative meeting place |
Allan and Judith Elliott 01633 612521 |
|
Wednesday 3rd June 2015 CHANGE OF START |
Evening Walk
Leave Springfield Road, Rhiwderin at 6:30pm Turn right at Rhiwderin Inn then first left |
Will Harwood 02920 807936 |
| Thursday 4th June 2015 |
Monknash Coastal Walk
Leisurely, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:15am or Monknash carpark at 10:00am |
Sonia Thomas 01633 680569 |
| Sunday 7th June 2015 |
Llanover
This is the famous 'Llanover by there' that you've heard of. More magnificent Monmouthshire countryside - lanes, fields and a canal! Easy, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Mandy Haines 01495 272548 or 07879 057367 |
| Wednesday 10th June 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 11th June 2015 |
CHANGE OF VENUE
Sully Circuit
Leisurely, 6 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or contact Clive for alternative meeting place |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Saturday 13th June 2015 |
Portishead - and a late lunch at The Windmill
Got your passports ready for the border crossing? Along the coast and through the country with one climb Moderate, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 10:00am Here's the menu but there are loads of 'specials' too! 
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Doreen Ford and Chris Geddes 01633 761849 or 01633 891413 |
| Wednesday 17th June 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 18th June 2015 |
Gwyddon Valley
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Forestry Houses, Gwyddon at 09:45am |
Andrea Price 01495 247105 |
| Sunday 21st June 2015 |
Rhossili, Mewslade Bay
Bucket and spade time or your speedos if you're really brave Ups and downs along the coast and over the cliffs Moderate, 6 miles, band G Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Mewslade Bay carpark at 10:30am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Wednesday 24th June 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 25th June 2015 |
Caerphilly Mountain
Leisurely plus, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Caerphilly Mountain carpark at 10:00am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Saturday 27th June 2015 |
Sophie Gardens to Llanishen
bring you green fingers with you, it's gardening time. Parks, Lakes and Countryside with a pub stop halfway Moderate, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Wednesday 1st July 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 2nd July 2015 |
Aber Valley
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Rose and Crown, Eglwysilan at 10:15am |
John Venn 01495 271853 |
| Sunday 5th July 2015 |
Whiteford Point and Llanmadoc
Use your muscles to pick those fresh mussels, alive, alive-O! Around broughton Bay ending at the britannia Inn, a gourmet pub. Moderate, 8 miles, band H Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Cwm Ivy carpark, £1 charge at 10:30am SS 4397 9349, postcode SA3 1DE |
Dave Willis 07471 181181 |
| Wednesday 8th July 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 9th July 2015 |
Blackvein
Leisurely, 6 miles Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Saturday 11th July 2015 |
Tintern
Nothing to see here, just a load of old ruins. with excellent views over the River Wye. Leisurely, 8 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Tintern Abbey carpark at 10:10am |
Pete Smith 01633 852813 |
| Wednesday 15th July 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 16th July 2015 |
Up the Scenic Drive to Twmbarlwm
Leisurely, 6 miles Leave Scenic Drive Lower carpark (£3.00) at 09:30am |
Angela Parker 01633 601155 |
| Saturday 18th July 2015 |
Portishead - and a late lunch at The Windmill
Got your passports ready for the border crossing? Along the coast and through the country with one climb Moderate, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 10:00am Here's the menu but there are loads of 'specials' too!
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Clive Turner - 07802 231371 Doreen Ford - 01633 761849 |
| Sunday 19th July 2015 |
Glantawe with Swansea Ramblers Good boots, poles and gaiters are a must. Up 1800 ft along paths and over open moorland and rough ground passing Twyn Spratt, Disglylfa, Sinc Gledd, Carreg Goch and Castell y Glefr ending at the Gwyn Arms for a well-earned pint and home-made chips! Moderate / Strenuous, 7 miles, band F Leave Blackvein Road at 08:45am or slip road at Gwyn Arms (SN 846166) at 10:00am |
Simon Foster 01495 272276 |
| Wednesday 22nd July 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 23rd July 2015 |
Skirrid Fawr
Woodland and mountainside with one steep climb Leisurely, 5 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Skirrid Fawr at 10:15am |
Gwynneth Pounder 01633 891019 |
| Saturday 25th July 2015 |
Kenfig to Porthcawl
Time for a seaside stroll along the dunes and across the beach if the tide is right Easy, 8 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Kenfig Visitor Centre at 10:15am |
Jill Jones 07718 751475 |
| Wednesday 29th July 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Risca Leisure Centre at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 30th July 2015 |
Monknash
Leisurely, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Monknash at 10:15am |
Lynne Jenkins 07580 440421 |
| Sunday 2nd August 2015 |
Melincourt Waterfall, Resolven
Join Swansea Ramblers with your soap and your shower cap.... footpaths, mountain tops and spectactular views. Registered assistance dogs only Moderate, 10 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 08:40am or Melincourt Waterfall (SN 821020) at 09:45am |
Colin Harris (Swansea Ramblers) 01443 474365 |
| Wednesday 5th August 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Machen Library at 6:30pm |
Will Harwood 02920 807936 |
| Thursday 6th August 2015 |
Pen-y-fan Pond to Manmoel
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Pen-y-fan carpark (£3.00) at 10:00am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Saturday 8th August 2015 |
Rail Ramblers to Bath
Let the train take the strain... walking the Bath skyline for some lovely views. Moderate, 8 miles, £10.50 Groupsave or £11.50 offpeak return Meet at Newport Station at 09:15am to allow time to buy tickets or meet at Bath Station at 10:40am |
Anne and Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Wednesday 12th August 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 13th August 2015 |
Kymin, Lower Wye
Leisurely, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Redbrook carpark (£3.00) at 10:30am |
Terry Wilkins 01495 244866 |
| Sunday 16th August 2015 |
Llanthony Priory
Another crack at bringing some culture to our Rambles and up some steep hills for those great views. Moderate / Strenuous, 9 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Llanthony Priory carpark at 10:00am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Wednesday 19th August 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 20th August 2015 |
Llangybi Park
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Llangybi at 10:15am |
Ann Malyn 01633 422289 |
| Saturday 22nd August 2015 |
Cwmavon from both sides
Down and Up and Down and Up we go as we criss-cross the valley around Cwmavon. Moderate, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Llanover Road, Blaenavon carpark at 10:15am |
Phil Jenkins 01633 815569 |
| Wednesday 26th August 2015 |
Evening Walk
Leave Blackvein Road at 6:30pm |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 27th August 2015 |
Michaelston-y-Fedw
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Cefn Mably Arms at 10:00am |
Marion Tamplin 01633 613872 |
| Sunday 30th August 2015 |
Duffryn Crawnon Circular
Feel free to circulate all around Tor-y-Foel, Rough hillside paths, forest tracks and moorland. Moderate / Strenuous, 11 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Coach and Horses, Llangynidr at 09:50am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 |
| Thursday 3rd September 2015 |
Mynyddislwyn
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Abercarn Welfare ground at 09:45am |
Cilla Hobbs 01495 246189 |
| Saturday 5th September 2015 |
Libanus and Beacons Mountain Centre Circular
A breath of fresh mountain air to start the Autumn Along the Three Rivers Ride and back through woods and fields. Moderate, 7 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Tai'r Bull Inn layby on A470 at 10:30am |
Paul Jones 07891 130109 |
| Thursday 10th September 2015 |
Cwmfelinfach
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Full Moon at 09:45am |
Andrea Price 01495 247105 |
| Saturday 12th September 2015 |
Blagdon Lake and Thatchers Cider open day
Join Rambling Syd Rumpo and we'll all do the Taddle Gropers' Dance A few minor climbs and then cider tasting, Morris dancing, pub and food. Easy, 5-6 miles, band F Leave Blackvein Road at 08:00am or Fire Station carpark, Station Road, Blagdon, BS40 7RL at 09:15am |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 17th September 2015 |
Llandegfedd Circular
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Llandegfedd upper carpark at 10:00am |
John Venn 01495 271953 |
| Saturday 19th September 2015 |
Henllys, Llanderfal and Twmbarlwm
You can confess last weeks indulgences at Llanderfal Chapel, (recorded for training purposes) Hills, woods and valley. Moderate / Strenuous, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 before 8:00pm |
| Thursday 24th September 2015 |
Rhiwderin Circular
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Community Hall carpark ( next to Ruperra Arms), Basseleg at 09:45am |
Sonia Thomas 01633 680569 |
| Sunday 27th September 2015 |
Greater Gwent Area walk
The massed Ramblers of Greater Gwent get going... all over the hills South of Abertillery. Both walks will be followed by a buffet lunch at the Community Cafe. Moderate, 6 miles or 10 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Six Bells Memorial carpark, (The Guardian) at 10:00am |
Robert Short (Pontypool Ramblers) 01495 371776 |
| Thursday 1st October 2015 |
Gaer Fort Hill
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or tredegar House carpark at 09:45am |
Gwynneth Pounder 01633 891019 |
| Saturday 3rd October 2015 |
Lord Hereford's Knob
And it's uphill all the way - No, seriously, it is ! Just a 1000ft climb and then along the ridge to his lordship and back down to Gospel Pass (say a prayer) and the Castle Inn. Energetic, 8-9 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or at grassed area at NGR SO 187333 at 10:00am |
Simon Foster 07453 578987 |
| Thursday 8th October 2015 |
Duffryn Gardens
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Nat. trust carpark at 10:15am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Friday 8th to Sunday 10th October 2015 |
Turners Tours Torquay Teaser
Happy Holidays are here again!, just Rambling and having fun as usual A great weekend on the English Riviera around Torquay with daily walks between 5 - 9 miles, one probably to Bolt Head. All very leisurely, band N |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 15th October 2015 |
Cwm Taf Fechan
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Paul Jones 07891 130109 |
| Saturday 17th October 2015 |
Cathedral of the Forest
Well, it's more of a wood than a forest just here. Visiting the 13c church at Newland and possibly the old pub opposite! Moderate, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Redbrook carpark at 09:45am |
Anne and Rich Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Thursday 22nd October 2015 |
Kymin, Lower Wye
Leisurely, 6 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Redbrook carpark (pay and display) at 10:30am |
Terry Wilkins 01495 244866 |
| Sunday 25th October 2015 |
Langstone and Penhow
Pen-how? who? where? when? but why?? Rural paths, a few steep climbs and fantastic views over Wentwood Moderate, 10 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or B4245 layby off Magor Road at 09:30am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Thursday 29th October 2015 |
Penallta Park
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Jan Watkins 01495 223909 |
| Saturday 31st October 2015 |
Mynydd Maen and the Gwyddon
Did you know that Gwyddon means Alchemist or Wizard? Today, of all days.... Across the wild and woolly hills above our valley Moderate, 7-8 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Abercarn Primary School at 09:45am |
Jill Jones 07718 751475 |
| Thursday 5th November 2015 |
trelewis Lakes
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Rowan tree pub carpark at 10:00am |
Lyn Coates 01495 222842 |
| Sunday 8th November 2015 |
Llanfrechfa
Is frech fa or is frech near? Not too fa after all.... Loads of countryside views around here Moderate, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am |
Allan and Judith Elliott 01633 612521 |
| Thursday 12th November 2015 |
Blorenge Circuit
A little more than Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Keepers Pond carpark at 10:15am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Saturday 14th November 2015 |
Cyfarthfa and Morlais Castles
How the other half live - bit draughty at Morlais, though Norman Castles, old churches, ironworks and a river gorge Moderate, 10 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or Cyfarthfa Castle at 10:30am |
Phil Jenkins 01633 815569 |
| Wednesday 18th November 2015 |
Annual General Meeting and next season's walks
Forget Winter, there's no such thing as Winter, so what shall we do in the Spring? Risca Rugby Club at 7:15 pm |
Richard Beaugie 01633 768541 |
| Thursday 19th November 2015 |
Taffs Well to Penrhos
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Phil Jenkins 01633 815569 |
| Sunday 22nd November 2015 |
Sugar Loaf
No loafing around today - put your back into it! Great views for miles over the valley of the Usk Moderate, 7 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am or Sugar Loaf Vineyard at 09:45am |
Mike Showler 07814 006646 |
| Thursday 26th November 2015 |
Michaelstone-y-Fedw
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or the Cefn Mably Arms at 10:00am |
Marion Tamplin 01633 613872 |
| Saturday 28th November 2015 |
Llanhennock and Llunch
A gentle stroll to get you in a good mood for lunch at the Wheatsheaf Donate your £5.00 deposit to Clive to reserve your place. Leisurely, 5 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Walk and Lunch by Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Thursday 3rd December 2015 |
Cefn yr Arial - CHANGE OF VENUE
The Witches Pool at Talgarth is flooded out so this is a drier alternative. Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or the lay-by at Warm Turn opposite 'Empress Car Sales' as was... |
Paul Jones 07891 130109 |
| Sunday 6th December 2015 |
Crickhowell and Glan Usk
Oh, we're very permissive round here, missus..... Through the Glanusk Estate on a new permissive path. Moderate with one big climb, 9 miles, band C Leave Blackvein Road at 09:00am |
Andrew George 07840 743791 |
| Thursday 10th December 2015 |
Mynydd y Grug
Leisurely, 6 miles, band A Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Liz Holland 01495 200673 |
| Friday 11th December 2015 |
Christmas Evening Meal
Time for a festive salad so get your £10.00 deposit out of that piggie bank Mama Lina's, Ruskin Avenue, Rogerstone at 7:00 pm |
Rich and Anne Beaugie 07905 062329 |
| Saturday 12th December 2015 |
Roath Park and Llanishen
Don't forget the birdseed but do they know it's nearly Christmas? Round the lake and reservoir with a pub in the middle and a cafe at the end. Easy, 7 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am |
Clive Turner 07802 231371 |
| Sunday 13th December 2015 |
Beacons Horseshoe
The Mountain Goat division sally forth with Swansea Ramblers covering Corn Ddu, Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Fan y Big and a massage parlour. Strenuous, 3200ft ascent, 9 miles, band D Leave Blackvein Road at 08:45am or Pont Cwmyfedwen Car Park, NGR SO 042162, at 10:00am |
Simon Foster 07453 578987 |
| Thursday 17th December 2015 |
Parc Cwm Darren
Leisurely, 6 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 09:30am or bristol terrace, Bargoed at 10:00am |
Terry Wilkins 01495 244866 |
| Sunday 20th December 2015 |
Mince Pies and Twmbarlwm
Time to dust off the antlers, Elves hats and say 'Ho Ho Ho', bring savouries, mince pies, mulled wine and cake and any other goodies you fancy. Leisurely, 6-7 miles Leave Risca Leisure Centre lower carpark at 09:30am |
Ken Wiltshire 07546 976990 |
| Saturday 26th December 2015 |
Boxing Day to Rhiwderin
It's all over for another year so bring Aunty Myrtle's garish socks for a walk Through Fox Wood to the Rhiwderin Inn and back along the river. Leisurely, 7 miles Leave Fields Road, Pontymister at 10:30am |
Allan and Judith Elliott 01633 612521 |
| Friday 1st January 2016 |
Goose and Cuckoo
Well, hello New Year and how are you today? Looking good so far. through the woods and over the moors for soup and a roll at the Goose. Moderate, 8 miles, band B Leave Blackvein Road at 10:00am or Goytre Wharf at 10:30am |
Rob Southall 01495 270078 before 8.00pm only |
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