ISLWYN RAMBLERS CERDDWYR ISLWYN www.islwynramblers.org GUIDED WALKS PROGRAMME Spring 2017 Ramblers Cymru Y-cerddwyr Registered Charity Number 1093577
GENERAL INFORMATION We normally meet at the car park adjacent to the mini rugby field at Blackvein Road, Crosskeys (Grid Ref: ST 226914, 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 (81-100 miles) 6.00 Band C (41-60 miles) 4.00 Band F (100-120 miles) 7.00 Ramblers Cymru Registered Charity Number 1093577
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 - 01495 270078 Thursday 5th Newport to Caerleon 6 miles, Leisurely and slow, Band A Sainsburys, Newport at 10.00am Terry Wilkins - 01495 244866 and Doreen Ford Saturday 7th Parc Penallta 8 miles, Moderate, Band B Gelligaer Road Carpark (fee) at 10.00am Mike Showler - 07814 006646 Thursday 12th Cwmtillery 6 miles, Leisurely but includes a climb, Band B Liz Holland - 01485 200673 Sunday 15th St Brides Major and Ewenny Priory 7-8 miles leisurely, Band C Across the fields, clapper bridge and stepping stones Jill Jones - 07718 751475
JANUARY 2017 Thursday 19th Pen-y-Fan Pond 6 miles Leisurely, Band A Around the pond and through the fields Paul Jones - 07891 130109 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 - 07802 231371 Thursday 26th A Return to Pontymister 6 miles, Leisurely John Venn - 01495 271953 Sunday 29th Llanover 8 Miles, Moderate Across the fields to the river and Llanover Church Mandy Haines - 01495 272548
FEBRUARY 2017 Thursday 2nd Caerphilly Circular 6 miles, Moderate, Band A Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar CF83 1HJ at 10.05am Sonia Thomas - 01633 680569 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 - 01633 612521 Thursday 9th Abergavenny to Govilon 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Mike Showler - 07814 006646 Saturday 11th Roath Park and Lisvane 7 miles Leisurely, Band B Park, reservoir and pub stop at Lisvane Clive Turner - 07802 231371
FEBRUARY 2017 Thursday 16th Big Pit Circular 6 miles Leisurely, Band B Terry Wilkins - 01495 244866 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 - 07840 743791 Thursday 23rd Black Rock, Portskewett 6 miles Leisurely and slow, Band B Terry Wilkins - 01495 244866 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 - 01633 613872 Saturday 25 February to Sunday 5 March - Crickhowell Walking Festival
MARCH 2017 Thursday 2nd Ogmore to Dunraven Bay 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Ogmore Car Park, Eastern side at 10.30am Sonia Thomas - 01633 680569 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 - 01495 270078 Thursday 9th A Little Local Walk 6 miles, Leisurely Marion Tamplin - 01633 613872 Sunday 12th Around Big Pit 9 miles, Moderate, Band B Up into those hills and around Blaenavon Big Pit at 10.00am Terry Wilkins - 01495 244866 Wednesday 15th Quarterly Planning ing Update and Summer walks planning Risca Rugby Club at 07.15pm Clive Turner - 07802 231371
MARCH 2017 Thursday 16th White Castle 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C Jan Watkins - 01495 223909 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 - 07905 062329 Thursday 23rd The Blorenge 6-7 miles, Moderate and Energetic, Band C Keepers Pond at 10.15am Mike Showler - 07814 006646 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 - 07840 743791 Thursday 30th The Sully Circuit 7 miles, Easy,.Band B Sea, views and a cafe for tea Clive Turner - 07802 231371
APRIL 2017 Saturday 1st Byways of Mynydd Machen 8 Miles, Moderate Some interesting little paths around the hills Rob Southall - 01495 270078 Thursday 6th Kenfig Pool 6 miles, Leisurely, Band D Lyn Coates - 01495 222842 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 - 01495 200673 Thursday 13th Pontypridd 6 miles, Leisurely, Band C. Ceri Waters - 01495 227202 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 - 07802 231371
APRIL 2017 Thursday 20th Cwmcarn Scenic Drive 6 miles, Leisurely, Band A. Lower Carpark at 09.45am Andrea Price - 01495 247105 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 - 07814 006646 Thursday 27th Crumlin to Pen-y-Fan Pond 6 miles, Leisurely, Band B The Wexa, Crumlin NP11 4PT at 09.45am Robin Williams 01495 246733 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 361085 at 10.15am Richard and Anne Beaugie - 07905 062329 Friday 28 April to Sunday 1 May - Talgarth Walking Festival
GROUP OFFICERS CHAIR Liz Holland SECRETARY Clive Turner Tel. 07802 231371 Email. islwynsec@virginmedia.com TREASURER Claire Cooze Tel. 07817 806867 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Judith Elliott Tel. 01633 612521 Email. islwyn.ramblers@gmail.com WALKS PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR & WEBMASTER Phil Jenkins Tel. 01633 815569 Web Address. www.islwynramblers.org RIGHTS OF WAY OFFICER Jill Jones Tel. 07718751475 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