GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME

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1 ISLWYN RAMBLERS CERDDWYR ISLWYN GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME Autumn 2018 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

3 IMPORTANT NOTICE The printed version of this programme is prepared over five months in advance and is very likely to have changed since printing. Our up-to-the-minute programme is always available on our website : both online and either to download or print out. Please always check the website or confirm with the walk leader that you have the right day for the right walk, Also, if you are travelling directly to the starting point of a walk, check on the day that the walk is still taking place. Unfortunately due to the ravages of British weather we often have to make alternative arrangements or cancel at the very last minute.

4 SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday 2nd Aberdulais 7 miles, Moderate, band E An amazing old industrial area on the riverbank with waterfalls woods and fields Blackvein Road at 9.30am Car sharing would be very useful Clive Turner Thursday 6th Wentwood Forest 6 miles, Leisurely, Band B Spectacular views over the Severn Estuary Foresters Oaks, Wentwood, ST at 10.15am Bill May Saturday 8th Bath 10 miles, Moderate, band F + bridge toll Along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal and the meadows along the River Avon itself Blackvein Road at 9.00am prompt Richard and Anne Beaugie Thursday 13th Llandegfedd Reservoir 6 miles, Leisurely, Band B Around the reservoir before they shut the footpath Llandegfedd Reservoir carpark at 10.15am John Venn

5 SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday 16th Sirhowy Valley and Mynydd Islwyn 6 miles, Moderate or 10 miles, Moderate with Greater Gwent Area, refreshments afterwards Crosskeys Rugby Club at 9.45am Thursday 20th POSTPONED until October 4th Extreme weather forecast In two weeks time Saturday 22nd to Monday 24th Turners Tours Weekend Away Newquay, Cornwall Day 1 - Newquay to Watergate Bay or...perranporth to St Agnes Day 2 Boscastle, visit 'Magic and Witch' centre, walk to Tintagel and back by bus Day 3 -Treyarnon bay to Harlyn bay circular for coffee on the way at Tiverton or Bodmin Clive Turner Thursday 27th Robin's Walk Details on website Details on website Blackvein Road at 9.30am Robin Williams Saturday 30th Talybont 8 miles, Moderate, band C Around and above Talybont Reservoir Blackvein Road at 9.00am or Carpark at NGR SO , LD3 7YS at 10.00am Terry Butler

6 OCTOBER 2018 Thursday 4th Bryngarw and Llangeinor 6 miles, Leisurely, band D Country Park, a hilltop church and lovely views Bryngarw Country Park, CF32 8UU, at 10.30am Saturday 6th Portishead 7 miles, Moderate, band F + bridge toll Coastal and inland villages with great views of Twmbarlwm, lunch at Windmill inn after walk Portishead at 10.30am Clive Turner Thursday 11th Neuadd Reservoir and Fan-y-Big 6 miles, Leisurely, band C Lovely views and a waterfall. One short steep climb Very nice tearoom afterwards Neuadd Reservoir car Park at CF48 2UT at 10.30am Cilla Hobbs and Lynne Coates Saturday 13th Patrishow and Cwmyoy 7 miles, Moderate, band D Crooked churches and moving mountains the crossroads at SO at 10.15am Andrew George

7 OCTOBER 2018 Thursday 18th Darran Valley 7 miles, Leisurely, band B Up one side of the valley to Deri, returning along the cycle track Parc Cwm Darran at 10.00am ( 3 charge) Mike Showler Sunday 21st Along the Wye Valley 10 miles, Moderate, band C From Tintern to Bigsweir and back Woodland, rolling hills and riverside paths Blackvein Road at 9.30am Tintern North of Abbey on A466 at 10.30am Thursday 25th Ogmore and Southerndown 7 miles, Leisurely, band C Beautiful coastal views. Some easy hills and then inland for some history Ogmore car park left side at 10.15am Sonia Thomas Saturday 27th Llanthony Abbey and Cwmyoy 8 miles, Energetic, Band D From Llanthony to Cwmyoy, returning over Hatterall Hill Blackvein Road at 9.00am or Llanthony Priory at 10.00am Mike Showler

8 NOVEMBER 2018 Thursday 1st Rhiwderin 7 miles, Leisurely, band A Along the Rhymney Valley to Lower Machen and back through Park Wood. Rhiwderin Inn at 9.45am Sonia Thomas Sunday 4th Cyfarthfa Castle with Greater Gwent 8 miles, Moderate, band C Greater Gwent AGM More details to follow Blackvein Road at 9.15am or Cyfarthfa Castle carpark at 10.00am Thursday 8th Pen-y-Fan Pond and Manmoel 6 miles, Leisurely, band A Around the pond and through Manmoel village Then back along the ridge. Pen-y-fan Pond at 10.00am ( 3.00 parking fee) Mike Showler Sunday 11th Skenfrith 8 miles, Moderate, band C Along the River Monnow through the fields one little climb and a riverside pub at the end Blackvein Road at 9.00am or Skenfrith Castle at 9.45am Liz Holland Wednesday 14th Annual General ing Contact Reports, Elections and Spring walks planning Risca Rugby Club at 7.15pm

9 NOVEMBER 2018 Thursday 15th The Blorenge 6 miles, Leisurely, band B The ups and downs of the Blorenge with one steepish climb Keepers Pond at 10.15am Karen Ford Saturday 17th Two tunnels at Bath 10 miles, Moderate, band F + bridge toll Somewhere quite different near Bath and fairly flat all the way Details to follow Clare Cooze Thursday 22nd Talybont 6 miles, Leisurely to Moderate, band C Following the Taff Trail, Usk Valley Walk and Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Talybont on Usk Village Hall (donation to park) 10.30am Mike Showler Sunday 25th Thornbury and Littleton-on-Severn 10 miles, Easy, band D + bridge toll All manner of things along the 'Severn Way' Blackvein Road at 9.00am or Rock Street Long Stay Car Park, BS35 2FH, at 10.00am Thursday 29th Penarth to Sully 6-7 miles, Leisurely, Band C Along the cliffs to Sully and back through the fields with a nice cafe at the end Penarth by the cafe at 10.15am Clive Turner

10 DECEMBER 2018 Saturday 1st Cheddar Details on website Details on website Details on websitew Blackvein Road at 09.30am or Details on website Karen Ford Thursday 6th Pontymister 6 miles, Moderate On your own back doorstep Blackvein Road at 9.30am John Venn Saturday 8th 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 details to follow Clive Turner Thursday 13th 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 Tidenham Chase Carpark, ST at 10.30am Karen Ford Saturday 15th 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 Speech House carpark at 10.00am Richard and Anne Beaugie

11 DECEMBER 2018 Thursday 20th Crickhowell and the River Usk 6 miles, Leisurely, band C Along the canal and river ending at The Bear Crickhowell carpark at 10.15am ( 3.20 parking fee) Mike Showler Sunday 23rd Mince Pie Walk Contact 7 miles, Moderate Up to the top of Twmbarlwm to eat those vital mince pies Risca Leisure Centre at 10.00am Informal but contact Wednesday 26th To the Rhiwderin for Boxing Day Contact 6 miles, Leisurely Over the hills and back along the riverbank Fields Road, Pontymister at 10.30am Informal but contact Phil Purnell if needed Sunday 29th Goytre 5 Miles, Leisurely, band B A leisurely stroll along the canal followed by postchristmas 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 Contact JANUARY 2019 Tuesday 1st Goose and Cuckoo, Llanover 7 miles, Moderate, band B Through the woods to the ridge and three-bean soup Blackvein Road at 10.00am or Goytre Wharf at 10.45am Rob Southall

12 GROUP OFFICERS CHAIR Jill Jones SECRETARY Phil Purnell Tel TREASURER Mike Showler Tel MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Judith Elliott Tel 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 Annual General ing Wednesday 14th November 2018