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Rhodwyr Llŷn Ramblers (final 23.2.20) www.rhodwyr-llyn-ramblers.org.uk Hon Chairman Gwynfor Jones, Pentyrch, Y Ffor, LL53 6UB 07775 505623 Hon Secretary Noel Davey, Gorselands, Sarn Bach LL53 7ET 01758 713300 [email protected] Hon Treasurer Dafydd Williams, 20 Gorseddfa, Criccieth, LL52 0DW 01766 523385 Spring/Summer 2020 Annwyl Gyfeillion, Dear Friends Dyma raglen y Gwanwyn a’r Haf i godi’n calonnau wedi stormydd mis Chwefror. Dioch i bawb a gyfrannodd ac i Noel am roi trefn ar y cyfan. Here’s the Spring and Summer programme to raise our spirits after February’s storms. Thanks to all who contributed, and in particular to Noel for putting it all together. Gwynfor. Thursday And Sunday Walks: All members participate in these walks at their own risk. They should bring with them sufficient food and water and wear suitable clothing and footwear. Stout boots must be worn on all mountain and moorland walks. Leaders have the authority to refuse to take members who, in the leader’s opinion, do not appear fit enough for the proposed route or are insufficiently equipped. Members are reminded that walk leaders cannot be responsible for ramblers going ahead of the group and beyond visual contact. Dogs cannot be permitted. More details of the walks may be obtained from the leaders, whose phone numbers are included. Car Sharing: Members contribute average £3 to drivers towards their fuel costs, less on short rides or up to £5 for longest trips at driver’s discretion. The Pwllheli meeting place is Penmount car park (£2/8 hrs). Walks marked * phone to meet in front of Criccieth Health Centre 10-15 min after the Pwllheli time. THURSDAY WALKS Start Start Date Walk/Meeting Place Grid Ref Mls Grade Pwllheli Walk Leader Phone Mar 12 AGM Capel y Traeth, Criccieth 500380 3-4 D 10.00 12.00 Dafydd 01766 523385 followed by short walk Ex254 07748 688131 Mar 26 Parc Glynllifon, meet main cp, £3 455555 2-3 D 11.00 11.30 Miriam 01758 730397 entry seniors, café Ex254 Apr 9 Moel y Ci circuit, meet Moel y Ci 595679 6-7 C 10.00 11.00 Sue 07568 560682 entrance, rt off A4244 onto B4409 OL17 towards Tregarth, first rt; café Apr 23 Penychain, park on old road just to 432370 5-7 C 10.00 10.15 Kath 01766 810997 left of Hafan y Mor holiday park Ex254 07974 288056 entrance off roundabout on A497 May 7* Harlech circuit on Ardudwy 582309 6 C 10.00 10.45 Colin 01766 523790 plateau, meet Bronygraig long-stay OL18 cp upper Harlech May 14 Spring Reunion Lunch, venue to be Jean / Dafydd 07702 353543 advised 12.30 for 1.0 01766 523385 May 21* Trawsfynydd-Rhaeadr Du, meet cp 694382 6.5 C 9.30 10.15 Gwynfor 07775 505623 nr Traws power station entrance OL18 Jun 4 Sarn Meyllteyrn circular, meet Sarn 239324 7 C 10.00 10.30 Jean/ Annie 07702 353543 Neuadd Goffa/Village Hall Ex253 01758 713488 Jun 18 Criccieth circular, meet eastern 501379 7 C 10.00 10.30 Victoria 01766 522714 promenade nr Blue China teashop Ex254 Jul 2* Around Nantmor, meet NT cp 597462 5 C 10.00 10.45 Nick 01341 423374 OL17 07765 213879 Jul 16 Porthor circuit towards north-east, 166295 6 C 10.15 11.00 Lis 01758 780234 café, meet Porthor NT cp Ex253 07710 775331 Jul 30 Y Fron circuit via Moel Tryfan and 506549 6.5 C 10.00 10.45 Derek 01766 523437 M.Cilgwyn, meet Y Fron crossroads, OL17 community cafe Aug 13 Padarn Country Park, Vivian Trail 585605 5.5 C 10.00 11.00 Maureen 07585 649594 via Anglesey Barracks, meet OL17 01517 226622 Llanberis Slate Museum (pay) cp Aug 27* Ardudwy Rivers #2, Gors y Gedol, 590218 5 C 10.00 11.00 Fred 01766 522210 meet Tal y Bont cp OL18 07767 344444 Rhodwyr Llŷn Ramblers Car sharing from Pwllheli at 9.0am SUNDAY WALKS Start Date Walk/Meeting Place Grid ref Miles Grade Walk Leader Phone Mar 8* Quarrylands of Manod, Cwm Teigl and 707443 10 A 9.45 Noel 01758 713300 Penmachno, meet Cae Clyd/Manod OL18 (diverts to mobile) Mar 22* Bwlch y Rhediad circular via air crash 712514 8 B+ 9.45 Dafydd 01766 523385 site, meet Roman Bridge Stn nr OL18 07748 688131 Dolwyddelan Apr 5* Creigiau Gleision, 2560ft ascent, meet 720583 10.5 A 10.00 Hugh 01758 613067 Joe Browns free cp, Capel Curig OL17 07434 027574 (+alt B walk) Apr 19* Rowen-Pen y Gaer, park in Rowen 760719 8 B 10.15 Jean/ Annie 07702 353543 between PO and pub OL17 01758 713488 May 3 Llŷn Coast Path linear, Penllech-Nefyn, 206341 11 A 9.45 Meri/ Ann 01758 614746 meet Penllech cp Ex253 May 17* Berwyns, Llandrillo-Wayfarer Memorial, 035371 9.3 A 10.30 Judith 01758 770292 meet Llandrillo village cp Ex255 07443 650632 May 31* Snowdon by Watkin Path and South 628507 9 A 9.45 Noel 01758 713300 Ridge, meet Bethania (alt B Cwm Llan- OL17 (diverts to mobile) Crafnant-Llyn Dinas) Jun 14* Moel Goedog- Bryn Cader Faner, 604316 8 B 10.0 Derek 01766 523437 bronze age trail, meet opposite OL18 entrance to Merthyr Farm Jun 28* Round Alwen Reservoir nr Cerrig-y- 956530 7 B 10.30 Nick 01341 423374 drudion, park by dam OL18 07765 213879 Jul 12 Pedol Marchllyn Horseshoe, >2000ft 596630 7 A 10.00 Gwynfor 07775 505623 ascent, meet Deiniolen (+alt B walk) OL17 Jul 26 Garn Dolbenmaen circuit, meet village 497442 8-10 A 9.30 Kath 01766 810997 cp Ex254 07974 288056 Aug 9* Dinas Mawddwy to Cross Foxes, linear, 856150 8.9 A 10.15 Hugh 01758 613067 2827ft ascent, meet layby A470 on OL23 07434 027574 right after large Dinas Mawddwy sign (+alt B walk) Aug 23 Yr Elen, meet Pont Abercaseg 630663 8 A 10.00 Roy 07721 592892 Bethesda, by playground (+alt B walk) OL17 Grades Of Walks A – A strenuous outing, mostly mountains, perhaps some scrambling; if easier terrain, it will be long B – Moderate for the reasonably fit, but often visiting mountain tops C – Easy, mostly pastoral D – Easy, short .
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