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Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Park Society www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS WINTER 2017/18 Most of these walks go into the hills. Participants are reminded that the followinG gear must 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 young people (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 16’s, the unemployed and students. Walks Enquiries to: Anthea or Wally, tel: 07967 886497 or 07967 016917 e-mail: [email protected] MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: SEE BACK PAGE GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18 REGISTERED CHARITY: 1075345 SNIPPETS Wednesday Wander Holiday The Wednesday Wander Holiday for 2018 will be going to St Davids Pembrokeshire. The dates are from Tuesday 20 March to Thursday 22 March, this being a two night break away. A provisional booking for accommodation has been made with the Old Cross Hotel in St Davids. However, rooms are limited and need to be booked in advance and a deposit taken. In the past the Wednesday Wander Holiday has proved popular, so with this in mind, it will be based on a first come first served basis. There will be 3 walks over the holiday and everyone is welcome to join any of the walks, even if not staying at the Old Cross Hotel. For further information and how to book please contact Fiona McBain on 07979 037243. Offa’s Dyke Path It is our intention to take a stroll along Offa's Dyke Path & we are planning to do it in 2 stages; 1 week for each stage. The 1st stage is provisionally being booked for w/c 28th April & the 2nd stage a year later. Stage 1 milestones are :- Chepstow, Monmouth, Pandy, Hay-on-Wye, (Rest day), Kington, Knighton & Brompton Crossroads. Any BBPS members are welcome to join us for all 6 walks or individual days. Everyone will need to book their own accommodation & transport. Nevertheless, we can provide an extensive list of places to stay at each of the above mentioned stops. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Phil O'Shea (07912 943881) or Stuart Campbell (07858 627950). Diolch Yn Fawr. The next BBPS Annual General MeetinG will be held on saturday June 6th 2018. Watch this space for details. Crickhowell WalkinG Festival events and walks are now available to view. Festival dates are - February 24th to March 4th. Do not miss it ! NaviGation Courses The "Get Lost " and "Get Lost Again" navigation course is now run by Rob Pritchard. Open to all members they are fantastic ways to improve your hill navigation. Details at the back of the walks programme. Book now! Spaces are limited Self Guided Walks. Kevin McAnulty has now entered walks on our website of original Wednesday Wanders. The directions are there - try them. ID Cards All walking members - please carry a card in the top of your rucksack giving your emergency contact and details of any medication you take/need. Also if you have a mobile phone enter an emergency contact under the name ICE (emergency services will always look for this) 2 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18 DECEMBER Fan y Bîg Date Friday, December 01, 2017 Location: Llanfrynach Village Hall SO074258 Level Energetic GR: SO074258 Map: OL12 Dist. 10.5 miles; 17km From Llanfrynach we ascend Y Bryn and continue along the ridge to Bwlch y Ddwyallt then follow the Ascent 2400ft; 730m edge of the escarpment to Fan y Bîg. We return by Time 9:30am-3:30am Cefn Cyff and Three Rivers Ride along Nant Leader Mike Ingleby Menasgin. Bad weather alternatives are available. Contact 07490138413 (on Day) Dogs by prior arrangement with leader. The Radnorshire Hills Date Saturday, December 02, 2017 Location: Hundred House Car Park Level Energetic GR: SO 114545 Map: 200 Dist. 11 Miles 18km To Glascwm via Giant's Grave. Heading on to Llynhilyn Pool over the moors of Bryan-y-Maen and Ascent back to Hundred House past Four Stones Time 9.30am-4.00p.m. Veronica Deacon and Jane Leader Milde Contact 07904246915 (on Day) Wye Valley and Two Iron AGe Hill Forts Date Sunday, December 03, 2017 Location: Fownhope Recreation Ground Level Moderate GR: SO 578340 Map: OL14 Dist. 16km 10m A walk above the Herefordshire village of Fownhope visiting two of the most impressive iron age Ascent settlements of around 500BC with scenic views, Time 9:30am-3:00pm ancient yew trees, and black and white timbered Leader Peter Robbins buildings. Contact 07443119004 Tor y Foel and Canal Wednesday, December 06, Location: Llangynidr Car Park SO 156 196 Date 2017 Level Energetic GR: SO 156 196 Map: OL 13 Dist. 7.5 miles Following the Beacons Way from Llangynidr ascending Tor y Foel returning via Mon Brec Canal. Ascent 551 m Time 10:00am-2:30pm Leader Ian Rowat Contact 07794939944 Illustrated Talk: Place Names of Wales Wednesday, December 06, Location: The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Date 2017 Level Event GR: Map: Dist. The names of towns, villages, farms and houses in Wales often reveal something of the history of an area Ascent or of its past landscape. Peter Hatherley, a long- Time 7:30pm-9:00pm standing member of the Park Society and a Welsh Speaker Peter Hatherley learner, has been intrigued by these hidden clues and 01874636116 Contact how place-names have been passed down through the centuries. 3 Central Beacons Circuit Date Friday, December 08, 2017 Location: Storey Arms Car Park Level Energetic GR: SN 983203 Map: OL12 Dist. 19km 12m Meet at the Storey Arms car park on the A470. We stroll due north along the Taff Trail alongside the Ascent 490m 1600 ft Afon Tarell & turn West into the Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Time 9:30am-4:00pm Reserve. After a gradual incline along Sarn Helen, Leader Stuart Campbell we turn into the atmospheric black valley at Blaen- Contact 07858627950 cwm -du & climb up to Fan Frynach. A Wander Both Sides of the River Tawe Date Saturday, December 09, 2017 Location: Lay-by next to Craig y Nos Castle Level Moderate GR: SN 840152 Map: OL12 Dist. 13km 8m A stroll along both sides of The Tawe, a series of stiles to cross at the first section of walk. Ascent Time 10:00am-3:00pm Leader Paula Ace Contact 07967140689 LarGe and Little Sunday, December 10, 2017 Location: National Trust Carpark Ysgyryd Fawr Date (Skirrid) Level Energetic GR: SO 329164 Map: OL 13 Dist. 19km 12miles A winter walk over and between Ysgyryd Fawr and Ysgyryd Fach (Large and Little Skirrid) utilising tracks, Ascent 791m 2500ft bridleways and footpaths between the two. Time 9:00am-4:00pm Leader William Milne Contact 07528701952 Special Interest Visit: DuallinG the Heads of the Valleys & Optional Short Walk Wednesday, December 13, Location: Costain Gilwern Visitor Centre and . Date 2017 Level Event This is a follow-up visit due to over-subscription to the Dist. earlier talk and bus tour of the project. There are only a very small number of places remaining on this Ascent December visit. You need to book. Time 10:00am-3:30pm The visit will be followed by an optional short walk for Speaker Jeff Mapps, Costain those on the visit or others who may wish to. Contact 01874636116 Malvern Hills Wednesday, December 13, Location: Tank Quarry Date 2017 Level Moderate GR: SO 769 470 Map: Explorer 190 Dist. 7 miles The Malvern Hills are not in the National Park however I was asked if I would lead this and it seems Ascent 300m appropriate for the short days of winter. I retired as Time 10:00am-2:00pm Director of the Malvern Hills in 2013 so there is an Leader Ian Rowat opportunity for me to explain how the Hills are Contact 07794939944 managed.