Over looking Hafodyrynys

The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and , registration number 445549. Registered charity in England and Wales number 1093577. Registered Office, Camelford House, 87 -90 Albert Embankment, London S21 7TO

Saturday Walks – Winter 2018

Visitors & prospective new members “always welcome”.

“All walks start at 10.00 am unless otherwise stated”

Date Walk Leader(s) Happy New Year at Pontsticill Keith Mon. 1st Jan Meet at “ at 10 am or Red Cow, 01495 223927 Pontsticill at 10.45 am” CF48 2UN 07773 523220 Sirhowy Valley Walk Sheila & Brenda Sat.13th Jan Meet at “Blackwood Aldi Car Park” NP12 2FS 01495 617872 07527 961273 West End Pat Sat. 27th Jan Meet at “Scouts Hall, ” NP11 5LH 07419 323689 Cold Knapp/Porthkerry Gwyn & Michaela Sat. 10th Feb Meet at “Cold Knapp Promenade” CF62 6SQ 02920 868564 07742 580506 Pwll-y-pant Keith Sat. 24th Feb Meet at “ Centre” CF83 3LS 01495 223927 07773 523220 TBC Anthony & Rita Sat. 10th Mar 01495 225781 07775 778639 Liz & Gareth th Sat. 24 Mar Meet at “Rose & Crown Pub Eglwysilan” CF83 4JG 01443 812530 07837 380124 Twmbarlwm Terry Sat. 7th Apr Meet at “Visitor’s Centre Car Park” 01443 838218 NP11 7FA Glan Usk Gardens Cynthia & Charles Sat. 21st Apr Meet at “Car Park rear of Crickhowell Tourist 01495 227906 Information Office” NP8 1AA 07527 020291 Sat. 5th May Llandegfedd Reservoir Sheila & Brenda Meet at “Llandegfedd Reservoir Car Park” NP4 0SS 01495 617872 07527 961273

Stout shoes-----Snack-----Drink - Essential

PLEASE NOTE: If a scheduled walk on a Saturday is cancelled due to adverse weather, subject to leader availability, the walk will take place on the following Saturday. Please check the website or leader for confirmation.

Members Note:- Walks & Leaders required for “May to Sept” 2018 Programme. Please contact Mag Griffiths with your proposals. Tel: 01495 224439 Sunday Walks– Winter 2018

Visitors & prospective new members “always welcome”.

Initial meeting place for all walks:- Oakfield Street Car Park, Ystrad Mynach G.R.ST148943 @ 9.15 am unless other stated.

Date Walk Distance/ Leader(s) Category Mon 1st Jan Happy New Year at Pontsticill 5 m Keith Meet at Red Cow, Pontsticill at Mod 01495 223927 10.45 am 07773 523220 Sun 7th Jan Around the Brad 7.5m Keith Mod 01495 223927 07773 523220 Sun 14th Jan Sirhowy Valley 9 m Gwyn Easy/Mod 07929 727113 Sun 21st Jan 7 m Michela & Gwyn Mod 02920 868564 07742 580506 Sun 28th Jan Manmoel 7.5 m Kath Mod 01495 370747 Sun 4th Feb Tip, Top Twyn 8 m June & Peter Mod 01443 832873 Sun 11th Feb Penycoedcae 8 m Anthony & Rita Mod 01495 225781 07775 778639 Sun 18th Feb Groeswen 8.m Anne Mod 02920 868140 Sun 25th Feb Carn y Bugail 8.5 m Terry Mod 01443 838218 Sun 4th Mar The Wenallt 8 m Lyndon Mod 02920 864565 Sun 11th Mar Pontllottyn 9 m John Mod 07896 865588 Sun 18th Mar Porthcawl 8.5 m Jason Mod 07929 078498 Sun 25th Mar Roundabout 9 m Keith Joint walk with Vale of Glamorgan Mod 01495 223927 Group Sun 1st Apr Dinas Powys 7.5 m Tony Mod 02920 568222 Sun 8th Apr Rhondda 9 m Pat & Cerith Mod 01443 667267 Sun 15th Apr 8.5 m Maldwyn Mod 01443 821685 Sun 22nd Apr Blaenavon 9 m Alex Mod 01443 307405 Fri 27th - Mon Weekend away - Derby Various Keith 30th Apr 01495 223927

Members Note:- Walks & Leaders required for “May to Sept” 2018 Programme. Please contact Keith with your proposals. Tel: 01495 223927 New leaders always welcome and help will be given.

The Group aims to promote rambling, protect rights of way, and campaign for open access to open areas and to defend the beauty of our open countryside.

Car sharing is encouraged and passengers are asked to contribute towards fuel costs.

Footwear must be appropriate for rough or muddy terrain. Walking boots and wet weather gear is highly recommended. Take a packed lunch and plenty to drink especially in warm weather.

Dogs must be kept under control at all times.

Weather:- Adverse weather conditions may lead to cancellation of walk, check on Website or walk’s leader before setting out.

Membership:- If you would like to join our group or would like more information please contact either:-

Gareth Thomas Secretary 01443 812530 Keith Donovan Chairman 01495 223927

For more information on Ramblers go to: www.ramblersgelligaergroup.co.uk

The Countryside and Landscape Service of Caerphilly County Borough Council helps to look after all the wonderful countryside! It’s work includes landscape improvements, creating new habitats, ensuring trees are safe, monitoring and protecting wildlife, improving access for all and working closely with farmers and landowners.

We do all this so you can enjoy it! We manage 5 country parks, lead school and group visits, organise events and run a programme of guided walks. We work with artists to enhance open spaces and make sure our sites are well signed so you know where to go and if you fancy a healthy walk, why not check out our walk guides.

Contact us on 01495 235268 or [email protected]