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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
Thursday 5th - Upper Dare Valley
6 miles, moderate.
From the main car park there’s a steady climb up Craig Pen-rhiw-lech for some great views above the County Park.
Then a walk across open moorland to the Lluest-Wen Reservoir where we stop for lunch
before returning via Craig y Bwlfa.
There’s no stiles on this walk, but there could be some mud in places.
The walk is suitable for dogs, though there may be some sheep on the moorland.
The descent involves some steep sections with loose stones, so care is needed.
There is a café in the visitor centre for refreshments at the end.
Meet at the Main Dare Valley County Park car park, Glamorgan Street, Aberdare, at 10.30 am. Free parking.
Post Code: CF44 7RG. W3W: ///admiringly.other.insurance
Contact: Linda Simmonds 07807 797799
This is an easy 5 mile walk which includes some parkland, canal, open flat fields and a mile plus of a forestry trail.
We will be walking approximately 3/4 of a mile distance past Cwmcarn visitors centre
and maybe have a coffee break at the centre on our way back.
This walk has no obstacles or stiles and is suitable for all dogs.
Meet at Blackvein Road, crosskeys (the bit of road that separates the park and rugby fields) at 09.30am
post code: NP11 7NU
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
This is quite a diverse walk which starts from Bryngarw Country park and then heads towards Tondu.
It then passes the site of the old iron works before a long boardwalk to Park slip nature reserve
once an opencast coal workings now restored. Here we have a coffee break.
From here we continue to Tondu bank farm where they have created sculptures, willow huts and a Celtic roundhouse.
The walk then follows a disused horse drawn railway line to an old quarry site now covered in woodland (lunch break)
We then continue along the river Llynfi towards Coytrahen before we come to vast open views across the Tondu hillside.
We then follow part of the Ogwr ridgeway walk before returning to the gardens of Bryngarw Country park.
This walk encompasses many different bits including nice views and open countryside.
To give you an idea of this walk look at the Islwyn ramblers Facebook, pictures put on by Phil Jenkins on May 7th 2024.
There aren’t many obstacles but there are a few stiles so not really suited to large dogs.
Meet at Bryngarw country park, post code: CF32 8UU at 10.15am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
This walk starts from the main car park in Cowbridge town
and after a short walk through a housing estate crosses open fields towards Aberthin village(coffee break).
We then climb for a short while to Stalling down for panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and Channel.
From here we walk to St Hilary village and have lunch at the Church.
We then return across open fields and woodland back to Cowbridge town for coffee at cafe(optional)
Meet at town hall car park CF71 7EE at 10.00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Sunday 22nd - Libanus, Fan Frynych & Cwm Du Valley
9.25 Miles, 1500 Feet total ascent - Moderate/Strenuous, BAND D
Note: This is a remote mountain walk with a very steep descent into a valley.
We start our walk on grassy lanes & fields.
Next we climb steeply up to the ridge (where we stop for coffee) and then continue our walk along the ridge,
eventually reaching the summit of Fan Frynych which has good 360° views of the surrounding beacons.
This is followed by a short, very steep descent down
into the very picturesque Cwm Du Valley where we stop for lunch by a stream.
We then return along undulating tracks/lanes and a quiet road to the visitors centre. There are toilets and a café in the visitors centre, the parking fee is £3.
Meet at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre car park, Libanus at 10.30am.
Postcoce: LD3 8ER, W3W: /// menswear.squeezed.fattening, Grid Ref: SN 97794 26299
Contact Steve O’Brien in advance to book your place on this walk please.
Contact: Steve O’Brien 07762 422726
Moderate walk with a steep climb on a good path at the start of the walk
and a steep decent on tarmac towards the end.
Paths on the central section may be muddy after wet weather.
Meet at Cefn onn car park at 10:00am Postcode: CF14 0EP
Contact: Clive Elliot 07807 606063
This is a pleasant walk which incorporates woodland, Severn estuary views and open fields.
The walk starts at the Tidenham forestry car park and follows a route through open moorland
before entering a woodland path to Boughspring village.
From here we continue to Tidenham church with expansive views over the River Severn.
We then walk towards Woodcroft and Wintours leap
From here we take the Offa’s Dyke Path back to Boughspring before returning to the start.
Refreshments at Chepstow quayside afterwards (optional)
Meet at Forestry commission car park, Tidenham, post code: NP16 7LZ at 10.15am
W3W: ///Handbook.whimpered.with.
Directions to car park as follows:- just after crossing the main river bridge at Chepstow(A48)
take a left to Tutshill then after a very short while take a right turn towards Woodcroft onto the B4228,
Follow this road for about 4 1/2 miles and the car park is on the left, a minute past Miss Graces lane.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
A circular walk starting from lay-by at Penhow on the A48,
beginning of the walk there is a few steady climbs to start,
going through woods and fields with some lovely views of the Bristol Channel.
there are a few stiles on this walk
Meet at lay-by on the A48 Chepstow road, Penhow at 10am
when you pass (jack of hearts tattoo shop) stay on A48 the lay-by is 100 yards on the left .
Postcode: NP26 3AD. W3W: ///inflation.party.graph
Contact: Bill May 07460 941891 (Bill and Andrew)
Starting from The Skirrid National Trust Car Park, this walk begins with a climb through woodland,
leading to a narrow grassy ridge that takes us to the summit of Ysgyryd Fawr.
Weather permitting, you'll enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from this vantage point,
the most easterly detached outlier of the Black Mountains.
After soaking in the views, we'll retrace our steps briefly before descending the western side of the ridge
toward Llanvihangel Crucorney, where we'll stop for lunch at St. Michael's Church.
The route continues with another climb, this time only to the eastern shoulder of the mountain,
before following a path that returns us to our starting point.
Meeting at The Skirrid National Trust Car Park, Old Ross Road (B4521), at 10:00am
just before the postcode when traveling from the A465.
Postcode: NP7 8AP, What3Words: ///tablet.begun.rotations
Fee payable £5 (coins only); Free for NT Members.
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 2217199
Starting from the car park, the walk passes through Crickhowell to cross the bridge over the River Usk.
A busy junction is crossed and the route then passes through Llangattock to reach the canal
which is followed until the Usk Valley walk is reached.
A moderate ascent along a stony and partially overgrown path leads to a lane
and then several fields which may contain livestock are crossed before descending to reach the Glan Usk Estate.
The permissive path is taken through the estate and then a riverside path is followed back to Crickhowell.
Meet at Crickhowell main car park in Beaufort Street NP8 1AD at 10.30 am. There is a £4 fee for the car park.
Contact: Mike Showler 07814 006646
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“It’s advisable but not essential to contact walk leader to let them know you are coming on the walk”
2024
September
Thursday 5th - Upper Dare Valley
"CANCELLED"
6 miles, moderate.
From the main car park there’s a steady climb up Craig Pen-rhiw-lech for some great views above the County Park.
Then a walk across open moorland to the Lluest-Wen Reservoir where we stop for lunch
before returning via Craig y Bwlfa.
There’s no stiles on this walk, but there could be some mud in places.
The walk is suitable for dogs, though there may be some sheep on the moorland.
The descent involves some steep sections with loose stones, so care is needed.
There is a café in the visitor centre for refreshments at the end.
Meet at the Main Dare Valley County Park car park, Glamorgan Street, Aberdare, at 10.30 am. Free parking.
Post Code: CF44 7RG. W3W: ///admiringly.other.insurance
Contact: Linda Simmonds 07807 797799
Saturday 7th - Blackvein Road to Cwmcarn
5.5 miles, easyThis is an easy 5 mile walk which includes some parkland, canal, open flat fields and a mile plus of a forestry trail.
We will be walking approximately 3/4 of a mile distance past Cwmcarn visitors centre
and maybe have a coffee break at the centre on our way back.
This walk has no obstacles or stiles and is suitable for all dogs.
Meet at Blackvein Road, crosskeys (the bit of road that separates the park and rugby fields) at 09.30am
post code: NP11 7NU
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Thursday 12th - Old industries, new parks and hills of Tondu
7 miles, moderate, band CThis is quite a diverse walk which starts from Bryngarw Country park and then heads towards Tondu.
It then passes the site of the old iron works before a long boardwalk to Park slip nature reserve
once an opencast coal workings now restored. Here we have a coffee break.
From here we continue to Tondu bank farm where they have created sculptures, willow huts and a Celtic roundhouse.
The walk then follows a disused horse drawn railway line to an old quarry site now covered in woodland (lunch break)
We then continue along the river Llynfi towards Coytrahen before we come to vast open views across the Tondu hillside.
We then follow part of the Ogwr ridgeway walk before returning to the gardens of Bryngarw Country park.
This walk encompasses many different bits including nice views and open countryside.
To give you an idea of this walk look at the Islwyn ramblers Facebook, pictures put on by Phil Jenkins on May 7th 2024.
There aren’t many obstacles but there are a few stiles so not really suited to large dogs.
Meet at Bryngarw country park, post code: CF32 8UU at 10.15am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 14th/15th
VACANTThursday 19th - Cowbridge, Stalling Down, St Hilary circular
7 miles, moderate, band CThis walk starts from the main car park in Cowbridge town
and after a short walk through a housing estate crosses open fields towards Aberthin village(coffee break).
We then climb for a short while to Stalling down for panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and Channel.
From here we walk to St Hilary village and have lunch at the Church.
We then return across open fields and woodland back to Cowbridge town for coffee at cafe(optional)
Meet at town hall car park CF71 7EE at 10.00am
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Sunday 22nd - Libanus, Fan Frynych & Cwm Du Valley
"CANCELLED"
9.25 Miles, 1500 Feet total ascent - Moderate/Strenuous, BAND D
Note: This is a remote mountain walk with a very steep descent into a valley.
We start our walk on grassy lanes & fields.
Next we climb steeply up to the ridge (where we stop for coffee) and then continue our walk along the ridge,
eventually reaching the summit of Fan Frynych which has good 360° views of the surrounding beacons.
This is followed by a short, very steep descent down
into the very picturesque Cwm Du Valley where we stop for lunch by a stream.
We then return along undulating tracks/lanes and a quiet road to the visitors centre. There are toilets and a café in the visitors centre, the parking fee is £3.
Meet at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre car park, Libanus at 10.30am.
Postcoce: LD3 8ER, W3W: /// menswear.squeezed.fattening, Grid Ref: SN 97794 26299
Contact Steve O’Brien in advance to book your place on this walk please.
Contact: Steve O’Brien 07762 422726
Thursday 26th - Cefn onn Caerphilly circular.
6 miles, ModerateModerate walk with a steep climb on a good path at the start of the walk
and a steep decent on tarmac towards the end.
Paths on the central section may be muddy after wet weather.
Meet at Cefn onn car park at 10:00am Postcode: CF14 0EP
Contact: Clive Elliot 07807 606063
Weekend 28th/29th
VACANTOctober
Thursday 3rd - Tidenham Chase, Wintours leap circular
7 miles, easy, Band CThis is a pleasant walk which incorporates woodland, Severn estuary views and open fields.
The walk starts at the Tidenham forestry car park and follows a route through open moorland
before entering a woodland path to Boughspring village.
From here we continue to Tidenham church with expansive views over the River Severn.
We then walk towards Woodcroft and Wintours leap
From here we take the Offa’s Dyke Path back to Boughspring before returning to the start.
Refreshments at Chepstow quayside afterwards (optional)
Meet at Forestry commission car park, Tidenham, post code: NP16 7LZ at 10.15am
W3W: ///Handbook.whimpered.with.
Directions to car park as follows:- just after crossing the main river bridge at Chepstow(A48)
take a left to Tutshill then after a very short while take a right turn towards Woodcroft onto the B4228,
Follow this road for about 4 1/2 miles and the car park is on the left, a minute past Miss Graces lane.
Contact: Clive Turner 07720 404825
Weekend 5th/6th
VACANTThursday 10th - Penhow Circular walk
6 miles, moderate, band (B)A circular walk starting from lay-by at Penhow on the A48,
beginning of the walk there is a few steady climbs to start,
going through woods and fields with some lovely views of the Bristol Channel.
there are a few stiles on this walk
Meet at lay-by on the A48 Chepstow road, Penhow at 10am
when you pass (jack of hearts tattoo shop) stay on A48 the lay-by is 100 yards on the left .
Postcode: NP26 3AD. W3W: ///inflation.party.graph
Contact: Bill May 07460 941891 (Bill and Andrew)
Sunday 13th - Ysgyryd Fawr and Llanvihangel Crucorney
8.5 Miles, Moderate/Strenuous, Band CStarting from The Skirrid National Trust Car Park, this walk begins with a climb through woodland,
leading to a narrow grassy ridge that takes us to the summit of Ysgyryd Fawr.
Weather permitting, you'll enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from this vantage point,
the most easterly detached outlier of the Black Mountains.
After soaking in the views, we'll retrace our steps briefly before descending the western side of the ridge
toward Llanvihangel Crucorney, where we'll stop for lunch at St. Michael's Church.
The route continues with another climb, this time only to the eastern shoulder of the mountain,
before following a path that returns us to our starting point.
Meeting at The Skirrid National Trust Car Park, Old Ross Road (B4521), at 10:00am
just before the postcode when traveling from the A465.
Postcode: NP7 8AP, What3Words: ///tablet.begun.rotations
Fee payable £5 (coins only); Free for NT Members.
Contact: Phil Purnell 07729 2217199
Thursday 17th - Crickhowell, Llangattock & Glan Usk Estate
7 Miles, ModerateStarting from the car park, the walk passes through Crickhowell to cross the bridge over the River Usk.
A busy junction is crossed and the route then passes through Llangattock to reach the canal
which is followed until the Usk Valley walk is reached.
A moderate ascent along a stony and partially overgrown path leads to a lane
and then several fields which may contain livestock are crossed before descending to reach the Glan Usk Estate.
The permissive path is taken through the estate and then a riverside path is followed back to Crickhowell.
Meet at Crickhowell main car park in Beaufort Street NP8 1AD at 10.30 am. There is a £4 fee for the car park.
Contact: Mike Showler 07814 006646