GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME

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1 ISLWYN RAMBLERS CERDDWYR ISLWYN GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME Summer 2017 Ramblers Cymru Y-cerddwyr Registered Charity Number

2 GENERAL INFORMATION We normally meet at the car park adjacent to the mini rugby field at Blackvein Road, Crosskeys (Grid Ref: ST , nearest postcode is NP11 7AL) Unless otherwise stated dogs are welcome but must be well behaved and under control at all times, preferably kept on a lead. Strong boots or shoes should always be worn and suitable waterproof clothing should be brought. On long walks, It is sensible to take food and drinks but please take ALL your litter home with you. Those participating in the group s activities do so at their own risk. Whilst leaders will take every care for the safety of the walkers in the group, they cannot accept liability for injury, or take responsibility for those who choose to leave the group during the walk. Please satisfy yourself that you are fit and well equipped for the walks you choose to join. The walk leaders reserve the right to cancel or alter the walk without prior notice. NB. If you intend to join the walk at the actual start of the walk or if adverse weather is forecast, please confirm the situation with the walk leader beforehand. KEY TO WALKS LEISURELY: Moderate walks that are taken at a leisurely pace EASY: Easy going at a reasonable pace with no difficult uphill pulls MODERATE: One or two uphill pulls that will be taken at a steady pace ENERGETIC: Good pace of walking and some steep climbs STRENUOUS: Steep uphill pulls and/or long walks that require a good level of fitness and stamina Energetic and Strenuous walks are not suitable for anyone wishing to walk at a leisurely pace. All distances and grades are approximate and may change. CAR SHARING Car Sharing is encouraged and a band code is used to allow walkers to make a fair voluntary contribution towards travel costs. The Band is marked alongside each walk Band A ( 1-20 miles) 2.00 Band D (61-80 miles) 5.00 Band B (21-40 miles) 3.00 Band E ( miles) 6.00 Band C (41-60 miles) 4.00 Band F ( miles) 7.00 Ramblers Cymru Registered Charity Number

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4 MAY 2017 Tuesday 2nd Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road Thursday 4th Cyfarthfa Castle 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Cyfarthfa Castle at 10.15am Paul Jones Saturday 6th Caerphilly Challenge - Pontlottyn miles, Moderate to Strenuous, Band C If you are willing to lead or back-mark the 11 mile option, let Richard know and then no booking or payment will be necessary. All other options do require booking and payment on the Caerphilly Challenge website Blackvein Road at 08.00am or Pontlottyn School at 08.45am Richard and Anne Beaugie Tuesday 9th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre Thursday 11th Ynysddu 6 miles, Leisurely but one short climb, Band A Ynysddu Hotel at 09.45am Liz Holland Sunday 14th Trefil, Chartists Cave and Duffryn Crawnon 9 miles Moderate to strenuous, Band C via the Brinore tramroad, Dukes Table and Tafarn Ty Uchaf over mountain, moor and valley. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Railway Terrrace, Trefil at 09.45am Rob Southall

5 MAY 2017 Tuesday 16th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Thursday 18th Cwmfelinfach Bluebell Walk 6 miles Leisurely, Band A Hopefully the bluebells will still be out. Andrea Price Saturday 20th Maen Llwyd 6 miles, Moderate to energetic, Band A Along the ridgeway for lovely views of 'Both Sides Now' with refreshment at the end. Richard and Anne Beaugie Tuesday 23rd Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road Thursday 25th Llandegfedd Reservoir or Llandegfedd at 10.15am John Venn Saturday 27th Forest of Dean 8 Miles, Leisurely, Band D Forest Rides and old railways avoiding the odd piggie or deer through natural forest. Phil Jenkins Tuesday 30th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre

6 JUNE 2017 Thursday 1st Penderyn and a waterfall 6 miles, Leisurely, Band D St Cynogs Church, Penderyn at 10.30am Terry Wilkins Sunday 4th Fan-y-Big 8 miles, Moderate to energetic, Band D The Best of the Beacons, uphill for those wonderful views from the top. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Forestry carpark, Torpantau, SO , at 10.00am Mike Showler Tuesday 6th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Thursday 8th Llanthony Priory and the Vale of Ewyas 6 miles, Leisurely, Band D Llanthony Priory at 10.30am Mike Showler Saturday 10th to Monday 12th Turners Magical Mystery Tour Another exhilarating weekend away Not too sure where we're going yet, could be North Wales, Llandudno, for example Contact Clive to book your exclusive seat... Clive Turner Organiser Tuesday 13th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road

7 JUNE 2017 Thursday 15th Caerphilly Caerphilly Mountain snack bar at 10.10am Sonia Thomas Sunday 18th Cwmtillery Lakes 7 miles, Moderate, one steady climb, Band B Lovely views, history and a breath of fresh air Cwmtillery Lakes at 10.00am. Liz Holland Tuesday 20th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre Thursday 22nd Pontypool or Pontypool Leisure Centre at 10.00am. Jan Watkins Saturday 24th Porthcawl and Kenfig 7-8 miles, Moderate, Band D Along the dunes and beach to Porthcawl with time for a paddle or a swim and some candy floss if you're good or Kenfig Visitor Centre at 10.15am Jill Jones Tuesday 27th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Thursday 29th Gaer Fort and Ridgeway 7 miles, Leisurely, Band A or St Basils Church at 10.00am. Helen Menzies

8 JULY 2017 Sunday 2nd Landimore, Gower 6 miles, Moderate, Band F St Cadoc's Church, 'The Cathedral of the Gower' and Weobley Castle on the coastal footpath. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Landimore, SA3 1HD, SS , at 11.00am Sue Belcher and Dave Willis Tuesday 4th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road Thursday 6th Gray Hill Cilla Hobbs and Ceri Williams Saturday 8th Radyr and St Fagans 7 miles, Leisurely, Band B OK, Folk, off to the Folk Museum we go, across the fields before they become a vast housing estate. Clive Turner Tuesday 11th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre Thursday 13th Hafodyrynys and St Illtyds Hafodyrynys Rugby Club at 10.00am. Robin Williams Sunday 16th Brecon Beacons and Bomber Memorial 8-9 miles, Moderate to Strenuous, Band C A strenuous uphill climb then moderate ridge walk followed by a gentle amble back to the carpark. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Blaenyglyn carpark, SO , at 10.00am. Rob Southall

9 JULY 2017 Tuesday 18th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Wednesday 19th Quarterly Planning ing Update and Autumn walks planning Risca Rugby Club at 07.15pm Clive Turner Thursday 20th Rhiwderin 6 miles, Moderate, Band A Sonia Thomas Sunday 23rd Three Cliffs Bay 7 miles, Leisurely, Band F Lets go to the seaside while the sun shines, lots of lovely coastal scenery and lunch on the beach. Clive Turner Tuesday 25th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road Thursday 27th Castell Coch Lyn Coates Sunday 30th Llantwit Major and Nash Point 7 miles, Moderate, Band D Lighthouses, foghorns, views and old fossils (not me!) along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Llantwit Major beach carpark at 10.00am. Clive Turner

10 AUGUST 2017 Tuesday 1st Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre Thursday 3rd Abersychan Bomber Memorial Terry Wilkins Saturday 5th Piercefield House and the Giants Cave 7-8 Miles, Moderate, Band C The remains of a very nice mansion a viewpoint and a cave for a smallish giant Wyndcliff Rocks carpark at 10.15am. Phil Jenkins Tuesday 8th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Thursday 10th Duffryn Gardens Duffryn Gardens at 10.15am. Mike Showler Sunday 13th Biblins and the Wye Valley 8 miles, Leisurely, Band D Swing bridges, ferry boats and a river I might even find a cave or two if you're good. Clive Turner Tuesday 15th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Blackvein Road Thursday 17th Manmoel to Ebbw Vale. Manmoel Village at 10.00am. Robin Williams

11 AUGUST 2017 Saturday 19th St Brides and Ewenny Priory 8 miles, Moderate, Band C Across fields, a clapper bridge, and stepping stones to Ewenny Priory for lunch by the river. St Brides carpark opp. Pub at 10.15am. Jill Jones Tuesday 22nd Evening walk at 6.30pm from Risca Leisure Centre Thursday 24th Risca right on your doorstep 6 miles, Leisurely. John Venn Sunday 27th Dolygaer and Trefil Quarries 8 miles, Moderate, Band B Up Cwm Callan to the top of Duffryn Crawnon then on to Trefil Quarries and back over the moors. Blackvein Road at 09.00am or small carpark at Dolygaer, SO , at 10.00am Rob Southall Tuesday 29th Evening walk at 6.30pm from Spiritualist Church Thursday 31st Llancaiach Fawr 6 miles, Leisurely. Phil Jenkins

12 GROUP OFFICERS CHAIR Jill Jones SECRETARY Clive Turner Tel TREASURER Claire Cooze Tel MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Judith Elliott Tel WALKS PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR & WEBMASTER Phil Jenkins Tel Web Address. RIGHTS OF WAY OFFICER Liz Holland MINUTES SECRETARY Liz Holland Group meetings are held at Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Street, Risca NP11 6BY Next ing :- 19 July 2017 at 7.15PM