GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME

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1 ISLWYN RAMBLERS CERDDWYR ISLWYN GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME Spring 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 kept on a lead at all times. 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 inform the walk leader beforehand. KEY TO WALKS LEISURELY: Walks 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. 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 JANUARY 2017 Sunday 1st Goose and Cuckoo, Llanover 7 miles Moderate, Band C Blackvein Road at 10.00am or Goytre Wharf at 10.45am Rob Southall Thursday 5th Newport to Caerleon 6 miles, Leisurely and slow, Band A Sainsburys, Newport at 10.00am Terry Wilkins and Doreen Ford Saturday 7th Parc Penallta 8 miles, Moderate, Band B Gelligaer Road Carpark (fee) at 10.00am Mike Showler Thursday 12th Cwmtillery 6 miles, Leisurely but includes a climb, Band B Liz Holland Sunday 15th St Brides Major and Ewenny Priory 7-8 miles leisurely, Band C Across the fields, clapper bridge and stepping stones Jill Jones

5 JANUARY 2017 Thursday 19th Pen-y-Fan Pond 6 miles Leisurely, Band A Around the pond and through the fields Paul Jones Saturday 21st Barry to Rhoose 7 miles Moderate, Band B Linear walk to Rhoose and back by train, Breakfast at the cafe at Porthkerry on the way Clive Turner Thursday 26th A Return to Pontymister 6 miles, Leisurely John Venn Sunday 29th Llanover 8 Miles, Moderate Across the fields to the river and Llanover Church Mandy Haines

6 FEBRUARY 2017 Thursday 2nd Caerphilly Circular 6 miles, Moderate, Band A Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar CF83 1HJ at 10.05am Sonia Thomas Saturday 4th Cwmcarn Forest Drive 7 miles, moderate-ish, Band A Lets see whats left of the Scenic Drive Blackvein Road at 09.00am Allan and Judith Elliott Thursday 9th Abergavenny to Govilon 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Mike Showler Saturday 11th Roath Park and Lisvane 7 miles Leisurely, Band B Park, reservoir and pub stop at Lisvane Clive Turner

7 FEBRUARY 2017 Thursday 16th Big Pit Circular 6 miles Leisurely, Band B Terry Wilkins Saturday 18th Llanbedr Horseshoe for Wimps! 10 miles, Moderate with one big climb, Band B to the highest point in the Black Mountains Blackvein Road at 09.00am Limited parking, car share is recommended Andrew George Thursday 23rd Black Rock, Portskewett 6 miles Leisurely and slow, Band B Terry Wilkins and Doreen Ford Sunday 26th Gray Hill 8 miles, Moderate, Band B With lovely views of Wentwood Forest, the Gwent coastal plain and both Severn bridges Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Llanvair Discoed at 09.45am Marion Tamplin Saturday 25 February to Sunday 5 March - Crickhowell Walking Festival

8 MARCH 2017 Thursday 2nd Ogmore to Dunraven Bay 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Ogmore Car Park, Eastern side at 10.30am Sonia Thomas Saturday 4th Patrishow 7 miles, Moderate at an energetic pace, Band C Now this week there's hills and valleys and an interesting old church to uplift your spirits. Blackvein Road at 09.00am Rob Southall Thursday 9th A Little Local Walk 6 miles, Leisurely Marion Tamplin Sunday 12th Around Big Pit 9 miles, Moderate, Band B Up into those hills and around Blaenavon Big Pit at 10.00am Terry Wilkins Wednesday 15th Quarterly Planning ing Update and Summer walks planning Risca Rugby Club at 07.15pm Clive Turner

9 MARCH 2017 Thursday 16th White Castle 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Jan Watkins Saturday 18th Pontlottyn 11 miles Moderate / Energetic Joint with Caerphilly Ramblers, Band B Practice for the Caerphilly Challenge via Capel Y Brithdir and excellent views Blackvein Road at 09.00am or or Pontlottyn Station at 09.45am Richard and Anne Beaugie Thursday 23rd The Blorenge 6-7 miles, Moderate and Energetic, Band C Keepers Pond at 10.15am Mike Showler Don't forget the clocks go forward on Saturday... Sunday 26th Bishopston Valley 7 miles Moderate, Band D On the beautiful Gower peninsular Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Caswell Bay carpark at 10.30am Andrew George Thursday 30th The Sully Circuit 7 miles, Easy,.Band B Sea, views and a cafe for tea Clive Turner

10 APRIL 2017 Saturday 1st Byways of Mynydd Machen 8 Miles, Moderate Some interesting little paths around the hills Rob Southall Thursday 6th Kenfig Pool 6 miles, Leisurely, Band D Lyn Coates Sunday 9th Ystrad Fellte 9-10 miles, Moderate, two short climbs, Band C Waterfall and riverbank country and a trip (don't) behind a waterfall Blackvein Road at 09.00am or Ystrad Fellte carpark at 10.00am Liz Holland Thursday 13th Pontypridd 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C. Ceri Waters Saturday 15th Axbridge and Crook Peak 7 miles, Moderate, Band F plus Bridge toll One long but not steep climb with views for 80 miles Nice pub in Axbridge afterwards Blackvein Road at 09.00am Clive Turner

11 APRIL 2017 Thursday 20th Cwmcarn Scenic Drive 6 miles, Leisurely, Band A. Lower Carpark at 09.45am Andrea Price Sunday 23rd Craig-y-Cilau and Llangattock 9 miles Moderate, Band C Up to the Llangattock escarpment Blackvein Road at 09.00am Crickhowell Main Carpark (fee) at 10.00am Mike Showler Thursday 27th Crumlin to Pen-y-Fan Pond 6 miles, Leisurely, Band B The Wexa, Crumlin NP11 4PT at 09.45am Robin Williams Saturday 29th Bettws Newydd 6 mile Moderate, Band B Visiting the Clytha fort where hopefully the Bluebells will be in full bloom or National trust Carpark at. SO at 10.15am Richard and Anne Beaugie Friday 28 April to Sunday 1 May - Talgarth Walking Festival

12 GROUP OFFICERS CHAIR Liz Holland 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 Jill Jones Tel MINUTES SECRETARY Liz Holland Group meetings are held at Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Street, Risca NP11 6BY Next ing :- 15 March 2017 at 7.15PM