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GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 1 Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Park Society GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 Cymdeithas Parc Bannau BrycheinioG Brecon Beacons Park Society www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 (November - February) Most of these walks go into the hills. Participants are reminded that the following gear should be taken. WalkinG boots, rucksack, hats, Gloves, warm clothinG (not jeans), spare fleece, water and a hot drink, lunch, extra food and of course waterproof jackets and trousers. A whistle and a head torch (with spare batteries) should be carried, particularly durinG the winter months, and a hi- visibility Garment would be very useful in case of poor visibility. Participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is suitable for their abilities. You can take advice by rinGinG the walk leader whose telephone number is Given. No liability will be accepted for loss or injury that occurs because of takinG part. An adult must accompany those under 18. MOST OF THESE WALKS ARE FOR EXPERIENCED WALKERS - IF YOU’RE NOT SURE OF YOUR ABILITY WHY NOT START OFF WITH A MODERATE WALK TO FIND OUT? Please check the guided walks proGramme on the website for planned cancellations and chanGes to walks. Leaders may chanGe or cancel the advertised route at their discretion due to adverse weather conditions or other problems on the day. You are strongly advised to check the Mountain weather forecast for the Brecon Beacons National Park before setting out for walks, on the Met Office website: www.metoffice.Gov.uk. Finish times are approximate. Strenuous walks require fitness and stamina to cope with several steep climbs and/or cover a good distance at a steady pace. Energetic walks Generally involve two steep climbs but they will still require determined application. Moderate walks will seldom have steep climbs but if they do the climb will be taken at a relaxed pace. Dogs (well controlled) are permitted unless stated otherwise in the proGramme. It should be noted that under the CROW Act, when takinG dogs onto Open Access land they must be on a fixed lead, no more than two metres long, whenever livestock are near, and at ALL TIMES from 1st March to 31st July. Non-members of the Park Society will be asked to make a donation of £5.00 each per walk. Half price for the under 16s, the unemployed and students. Walks Enquiries to: Nic and Hilary, tel: 07711 604142 e-mail: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: SEE BACK PAGE A Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number 1180841 1 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 Welcome to the autumn Guided walks and events proGramme for Winter 2019/20. A Good mixture of old and new routes with some seasoned walks leaders and some newbies. You’ll see that a couple of walks haven’t yet been organized so keep lookinG at the website. Snippets Please take care - some of the car park maps on website are wronG - check usinG Grid references or rinG the leader but each walk should be clear. If there is not a walk scheduled on any date keep an eye on the web in case a leader comes forward. We now run a bookinG system for our talks in the Bear in Crickhowell due to the numbers of people wanting to attend. They are still free to members, but it is advisable to book. Details are sent out to members prior to any of our talks. Local Walking Festivals Crickhowell 7-15 March https://www.crickhowellfestival.com TalGarth 7- 10 May https://talGarthwalkinGfestival.org Footpath Volunteers BBPS have a Group of volunteers who go out with the National Park to repair footpaths and help with conservation. If you may be interested contact [email protected] Get Lost & Get Lost Again We run naviGation courses but have none planned for this quarter. Walk Leaders Wanted We are always lookinG for experienced walkers to lead walks for us. You choose the date and walk. Support and First Aid course Given (free) Contact Iau Counsell for a chat (07976697495). Important information about Rights of Ways issues and how you can help please see page 15. Wednesday Wander Holiday The Wednesday Wander Holiday for 2020 has been organised to Go to LlanGollen, DenbiGhshire. The dates are Tuesday 17 March until Thursday 19 March 2020, a two niGht break away. Accommodation is with the Hand Hotel in LlanGollen. As in past years, rooms need to be booked in advance with a deposit taken. 3 walks are planned and all members are welcome. For further information please contact Fiona McBain on 07979037243. 2 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 December 2019 Title: Ancient and Modern landscapes Date & Sun 1 Dec Location: Penwyllt Time 09:30-15:30 Grid Ref/Map SN 855 157 Level Strenuous From cavinG centre onto disused tramroad NE Dist. 18k 11m and N to Fan Gyhirych. Across rouGh Ground E to Ascent 450m Nedd Fechan valley, then S to pick up Beacons Way. Return via OGof Ffynnon Ddu nature reserve Leader Helen Fletcher 07726242137 Title: Cwm Gwrelych Date & Wed 4 Dec Location: Pontneddfechan – roadside parkinG Time 10:00-15:30 near the AnGel Inn. Grid Ref/Map SN 90040 07598 / Explorer OL12, LandranGer 160 Level Moderate River Neath valley to Pont Walby and Brunel’s Dist. 14.9km (about 9.3 miles) viaduct. Up Cwm Gwrelych trail, a SSSI for its Ascent 500m (about 1,650 feet) GeoloGical features, then section of Tappenden’s Tramroad. North to farms at TrebanoG Isaf and Tyle-morgruG and a permissive path to Clwyd- rhyd-fan. Down and back past CraiG y Ddinas. Leader Ceri Jones 07429639546 Title: Fan Fawr Fan Dance Date & Fri 6 Dec Location: Beacons Reservoir car park or park Time 10:00-15:00 reservoir lay-bys if necessary Grid Ref/Map SN988181 / OL12 or 160 Level Energetic Walk cancelled on November 2nd due to poor Dist. 14km 9 miles weather conditions. Steady ascent to the pile of Ascent 400m 1300 feet stones and triG on Fan Fawr. Descending and returninG via Nant Mawr, Nant y Gerddinen waterfalls, the Beacons Way and Bryn Du. Good sheep paths and some reed beds. Leader Peter Robbins 07443119004 Title: A wander both sides of the river Tawe Date & Sat 7 Dec Location: Lay by next to CraiG y Nos Castle Time 10:00-15:00 Grid Ref/Map SN 840 152 / OL 12 Level Moderate A stroll alonG both sides of the River Tawe, a Dist. 13mls/8mls series of stiles alonG the first section of walk. Ascent Leader Paula Ace 07484137031 Title: Some Black Mountains ridge walking Date & Sun 8 Dec Location: Llanthony Priory Time 9:30-15:00 Grid Ref/Map SO 289 278 Level Strenuous From Llanthony Priory to Hatterall RidGe then Dist. 22.5 km 14 m Black Hill and back via the Vision Farm. BrinG a Ascent 915 m 3000 ft torch, just in case. Leader Wiliam Milne 07528701952 3 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 Title: Parc Penallta to Eglwysilian Date & Wed 11 Dec Location: Parc Penallta ST134956 Time 10:00-14:30 Grid Ref/Map ST134956 / Explorer Map 166 Level Moderate Follows some minor country lanes and FPs that Dist. 12.8km 8m pick up the Rhymney Valley RidGeway. Some Ascent 300m 900ft steep sections, taken slowly, probably muddy and exposed on the Tops. Good views of Rhymney and Aber Valleys, across to the Taff Vale. (If weather poor, rinG Phil to confirm GoinG ahead) Leader Phil O'Shea/Stuart 07858627950 Campbell Title: ILLUSTRATED TALK: Mining Cheese - The Blaenafon Cheddar Company Date & Wed 11 Dec Location: The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Time 19:30-21:00 Have you seen that cheese down the BiG Pit? Susan Fiander-Woodhouse and her husband Gerry will tell us about their business, the Blaenafon Cheddar Company, and just what that cheese is doinG there! Cheeses and Goodies will be available to purchase for Xmas Leader Janet Callear 01874636116 Title: Pathless Wanderings on the Black Mountains Date & Fri 13 Dec Location: DraGon's Back Inn, PenGenffordd (Car Time 10:00-16:00 Park £2) A479 Grid Ref/Map SO 173296/OL 13/LandranGer 161 Level Energetic This walk will allow us to Get "off piste" by seekinG Dist. 16km / 10 miles out non-pathed routes on the hiGh plateau and Ascent 500m / 1600' northern face of the Black Mountains. It will also be a Good chance to practise your naviGation skills so please brinG map and compass if you wish to learn some new skills or hone your existinG ones. Rob is one of the newly trained HMLA leaders. Leader Rob Rees 07914265654 Title: In the Shadow of Pen y Fan Date & Sat 14 Dec Location: 1st Lay-by on left after Libanus A470 Time 10:00-15:00 (From Brecon direction headinG towards Storey Arms) Grid Ref/Map SN989249 / OL12 Level Moderate Steady climb at moderate pace throuGh woodland Dist. 13km 8.5 miles and pasture to Pen Milan and Llyn Cwm Llwch, Ascent 500m 1640 ft before fairly steep ascent to Tommy Jones Monument. ReturninG via Y Gyrn and the Taff Trail. Shortened if weather dictates Leader Peter Robbins 07443119004 4 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2019/20 Title: Mince Pie walk Date & Sun 15 Dec Location: Abergavenny Bus Station Car Park Time 09:30-16:00 Grid Ref/Map SO 301 139 / OL13 Level Energetic Walk starts alonG river Usk to Llanwenarth Dist. 11 miles church. HavinG crossed the A40 we start to climb Ascent not given via fields, lanes and woods above St Mary's Vale onto slopes of SuGarloaf and summit weather permittinG. Route back alonG Deri to Xmas liGhts in Abergavenny Leader AnGela Woolley Dilys 07914973025 Harlow Title: 70th Anniversary of the “National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act “ Celebration Date & Wed 18 Dec Location: Henderson Hall, Talybont- on - Usk Time 09:45-16:00 There are two walks (see proGramme) followed by cawl and drinks at 1pm.
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