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)

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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 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: Car Park SO 156 196 Date 2017 Level Energetic GR: SO 156 196 Map: OL 13 Dist. 7.5 miles Following the 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 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.

GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18 Sugarloaf and Mince Pies Date Sunday, December 17, 2017 Location: Abergavenny bus station Level Energetic GR: SO 301 140 Map: OL13 Dist. 18km / 11 miles A varied walk starting along the , to Llanwenarth church, crossing the A40 and climbing up Ascent 580m / 1902ft above St Mary's Vale to summit the Sugar Loaf. We Time 9:30am-4:00pm return along the Deri and a festive tea break before Leader Angela Woolley/Dilys Harlow descending through the woods, lanes and Xmas lights Contact 01179730017 back to Abergavenny

Barni's Christmas Walk Date Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 Location: Crickhowell High School Carpark Level Moderate GR: SO 216185 Map: OL13 Dist. 10km (6m) A wander through fields, canal and lanes. One easy ascent on a stoney track to Llanelli Church. A late Ascent light lunch or drink at The Bear afterwards. Please Time 10:00am-1:30pm arrive at 9.45am so we can take orders. Leader Anthea Scott Contact 07967886497

Buckland and More Date Friday, December 22, 2017 Location: Lay-by on A40 between Bwlch and Talybont Level Energetic GR: SO 129227 Map: OL13 Dist. 10m 16km Lay-by on A40 between Bwlch and Talybont turning (toilets). A wander on to Buckland Hill, Mynydd Ascent Llangors and Allt yr Esgair using lanes and tracks. Time 10:00am-3:00pm Leader Anthea Scott Contact 07967886497

Christmas Day Walk Date Monday, December 25, 2017 Location: Crickhowell High School Carpark Level Energetic GR: SO 216185 Map: OL13 Dist. 17km 10.5m The traditional BBPS Christmas Day stroll up onto Table Mountain returning Ascent 745m 2,444ft via Grywyne Fawr and Llangenny. Time 10:00am-4:30pm Leader Gareth Lewis Contact 07977537033

Pre New Year Blorenge Wander Date Wednesday, Dec. 27,2017 Location: Keeper's Pond Car Park Level Moderate GR: GR SO 254107 Map: OL 13 Dist. 11Km ( 7 miles ) Please meet at Keeper's Pond Car Park GR SO 254107 OS Map OL13 ( on B4246 between Ascent 340m ( 1115ft) Abergavenny and Blaeavon ). A pre New Year walk Time 10:00am-3:00pm out to the Summit of the Blorenge, descending to the Leader Fiona McBain Punchbowl and ascending back to Keeper's Pond. Contact 07979037243

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JANUARY

New Year on the Skirrid Date Monday, January 01, 2018 Location: Lay by car park on B4521 Level Moderate GR: GR SO 328164 Map: OL13 Dist. 6km (4miles) Greet the New Year with a stroll over Ysgyryd Fawr, the Holy Mountain, passing the remains of St Ascent 292m (960ft) Michael's Chapel and returning through the landslip Time 11:00am-2:00pm valley. Leader Roger White Contact 01873811539

Both sides of the Usk Wednesday, January 03, Location: Park Avenue alongside the park in Date 2018 Llangatock Level Energetic GR: SO 215186 Map: OL13 Dist. 7.5 miles 12k A short bit of canal and then up and across fields with good views over the Usk Valley. We descend over the Ascent 370m canal to cross the Glan Usk Estate and ascend at a Time 10:00am-3:00pm gentle pace to Cwm- Mawr. Here we meet The Leader Jill Taylor Beacons Way for our return to Crickhowell and Contact 01873840668 Llangattock.

Merthyr, Morlais and More Date Friday, January 05, 2018 Location: Cyfarthfa Castle lower car park (by toilets) Level Moderate GR: SO 040071 Map: OL12 Dist. 13km, 8m A varied walk including the Taff Fechan gorge, Morlais Castle, Vaynor churches & motte, Cefn-Coed viaduct, Ascent Cyfarthfa ironworks site & Pont Cafnau. Time 10:00am-3:30pm Leader Dilys Harlow Contact 01454775731

Cribarth Ridge and Henrhyd Falls Date Saturday, January 06, 2018 Location: Lay-by next to Craig yn Nos Castle Level Moderate GR: SN 840152 Map: OL12 Dist. 14km 9m Start with a steady climb on to Cribarth Ridge, then down the valley to the river Tawe. Follow the Llech to Ascent Henrhyd waterfalls, returning to Craig y Nos via Time 10:00am-3:30pm Penwyllt. Leader Paula Ace Contact 07967140689

Cwm Beusych & Ffynnon Ishow Date Sunday, January 07, 2018 Location: Queens Head Car park, Stanton Level Strenuous GR: SO310221 Map: OL13 Dist. 21km From the Queens Head we walk on green lanes and tracks over to Cwm Beausych on the Southern side of Ascent 930m & 2900ft Crug Mawr, to the top and down to Ffynnon Ishow, Time 9:00am-5:00pm back over the shoulder of the Gaer. Please bring a Leader Jason Winney head tourch. Ascent is 2900ft. Car park at the Queens 07798521550 Contact Head is £2. Coffee/Tea at the Skirrid Inn afterwards if you fancy.

6 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18 Garth Circular Wednesday, January 10, Location:On the road into Gwaelod-y-garth. Park on Date 2018 the road adjacent to the playing field on the right. Level Moderate GR: ST119831 Map: OS Explorer 151 Dist. 10 miles Leave the A470 at the Morganstown/Pentyrch turnoff, take the Pentyrch road and shortly after turn right into Ascent Gwaelod-y-garth and park on road adjacent to the Time 10:00am-3:30pm playing field. We will follow little used paths around Leader Arny Williams Pentyrch and the Garth, with a mixture of woodland, Contact 07976483329 farmland and extensive views from the Garth.

Llangattock, Canal and Mountain Date Friday, January 12, 2018 Location: Llangattock, Park Road. SO 213 177. Level Energetic GR: SO 213 177 Map: OL 13 Dist. 16km. 10miles From Llangattock up to canal towpath, then through Coed y Cilau woods and across stream. Through Ascent 410m. 1340ft. fields up to road near cattle grid and across to Nature Time 10:00am-3:30pm Reserve. Along old tramway and onto open hill to trig Leader Helen Fletcher point. Down to Wern Watcyn and via path to canal and Contact 01874665623.07726242137 return.

Fan Llia and Fan Nedd circular Saturday, January 13, 2018 Location: Start from the car park at Blaen Llia, two Date miles North of the village of . Level Energetic GR: SN 926 164 Map: OL12 Dist. 13km / 8m This is a short walk but has much to offer. From the summit of there are some fine views over the Ascent 578m / 1896ft Fan Dringarth valley including the lofty summits of Pen Time 10:00am-3:30am y Fan and Corn Du. Also commanding your attention Leader Rob Pritchard to the west is the summit of Fan Nedd which offers Contact 07773713605 its own spectacular views of the Senni Valley.

Meander From The Mountain Centre Wednesday, January 17, Location: National Park Visitor Centre (Mountain Date 2018 Centre) Libanus Level Moderate GR: GR SN 977262 Map: OL12 Dist. 10km (6miles) A gentle winter meander from the Mountain Centre, over Daedraeth Illtyd Nature Reserve and Mynnydd Ascent Illtyd Common to Twyn y Gaer, with options to amend Time 10:30am-2:30pm the route in case of poor weather. Returning to the Leader Anne Pritchard Mountain centre for a cuppa. Contact 07748463545

The Begwns & Roundabout Date Friday, January 19, 2018 Location: Glasbury P. C. Level Energetic GR: SO178392 Map: OL13 Dist. 19km 12m A superb circular walk above the Wye Valley incorporating panoramic views from the Ascent 490m 1500ft Begwns & the Roundabout. Come and enjoy a top Time 9:30am-4:00pm class walk in the Heart of Wales. Leader Stuart Campbell Contact 07858627950

7 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18 Around Cwmwysg Date Saturday, January 20, 2018 Location: Pont Ar Wysg Car Park Level Energetic GR: SN 819271 Map: OL12 Dist. 16km (10 miles) A walk around the Usk Reservoir, through lanes and fields, and out onto open moorland, returning through Ascent 415m (1250 ft) Glasfynydd Forest. Time 10:00am-4:30pm Please contact leader for directions to the car park. Leader Angela Morgan Contact 07801915707

Tretower Court Wednesday, January 24, Location: Rear Entrance of Crickhowell Resource & Date 2018 Information Centre (CRIC) Level Moderate GR: GR SO 218184 Map: OL 13 Dist. 13 Km (8 miles) Walking from Crickhowell, up past the ruined village of Twyn and out to Tretower Court. Returning via fields Ascent 274m (900ft) and the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal. Time 10:00am-3:00pm Leader Fiona McBain Contact 07979037243

Cefn Llechid from the Mountain Centre Wednesday, January 31, Location: National Park Visitor Centre, near Libanus Date 2018 Level Moderate GR: SN977 262 Map: OS OL12 Dist. 13km (8m) A classic route across the moor to Cwm Camlais via a part of a drovers' road, then lanes and bridleways to Ascent 250m (820ft) the high moor, Cefn Llechid. After dropping back into Time 10:00am-2:30pm the Cwm and Cwm Camlais Uchaf, the circuit is Leader Iau Counsell completed by ascending through woods and fields to 07976697495 Contact re-join the drovers' road. A couple of climbs which will be taken gently, Could be muddy

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FEBRUARY

The Physicians' Well: Ffynnon y Meddygon Date Friday, February 02, 2018 Location: Myddfai Village Hall, GR SN772301 Level Energetic GR: SN 772301 Map: OL 13 Dist. 12km, 8 miles This walk starts from Myddfai Village Hall and climbs steeply out of the village and onto open moorland at Ascent 330m Pant Myddygon (can be wet). We will visit the Time 10:00am-3:00pm Physicians' Well before returning across Mynydd Leader Robin Barlow Myddfai, with views of Esgairllaethdy where the [email protected] Contact Physicians reputedly lived. Refreshments available in the Hall afterwards.

Around Hay-on-Wye Date Saturday, February 03, 2018 Location: Hay main carpark Level Moderate GR: SO 229422 Map: OL13 Dist. 10m 16km Exact route not yet decided, probably a loop to the east of Hay over fields, woods and commons. Ascent Enough ascent to get a view. Time 10:15am-4:30pm Leader Soo Turnbull Contact 01874622136

Church, hillfort and the Murder Stone Sunday, February 04, 2018 Location: Walkers Car Park (small charge) opposite Date the Queen's Head pub, Stanton Level Energetic GR: SO 311222 Map: OL 13 Dist. 14 km (8.5 miles) A walk on both sides of the Grwyne Fawr valley via Bal Bach, Partristow, Ascent the Murder Stone and the Gaer hill fort. Time 10:00am-4:00pm Charles and Helen Leader Henderson Contact 01594542472 llustrated Talk: Managing Resources Sustainably in the Black Mountains Wednesday, February 07, Location: Bear Hotel, Crickhowell Date 2018 Level Event The Black Mountains Land Use Partnership is a Dist. collaborative venture among local landowners, graziers and relevant regulatory bodies. This talk to Ascent the Brecon Beacons Park Society will highlight the Time 7:30pm-9:00pm uniqueness of the Partnership, its aspirations and how Black Mountains Land Use Speaker it is delivering these through projects such as bracken, Partnership peatland and visitor management. Contact 01874636116

Ysgyryd Fach - Little Skirrid Wednesday, February 07, Location: Bottom Gate in Byefield Lane Carpark Date 2018 Level Moderate GR: GR SO 297141 Map: OL13 Dist. 10Km (6miles) Walk from Abergavenny, up and onto Ysgyryd Fach - Little Skirrid. Returning on forest tracks, fields and Ascent 380m (1247ft) lanes. Hopefully some lovely views to admire. Maybe Time 10:00am-2:00pm Muddy in places. All ascents and descents to be taken Leader Fiona McBain at Wednesday Wander pace. Contact 07979037243

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Llyndwr Fawr and Cwm Garw Friday, February 09, 2018 Location: Follow the A4061 through Ogmore Vale and just over half a mile after the Fire Station (on your Date right), turn very sharp left (just after the Nant Y Moel sign) and park in playing field car park. Level Energetic GR: SS935917 Map: OS Explorer 166 Dist. 19km 12 miles We will climb up from the start in Wyndham and walk the broad ridge of Mynydd Llangeinwyr to Llyndwr Ascent Fawr above Blaengarw, before dropping down to the Time 9:30am-4:30am Garw valley, which we will leave Leader Arny Williams at Pontycwmer and then walk over the top back to the Contact 07976483329 Ogwr valley.

International Day on the Border Hills Date Saturday, February 10, 2018 Location: Pandy Inn Level Energetic GR: SO 335226 Map: OL13 Dist. 19km 12m An exhilarating walk up to Offa's Dyke Path on Hatterrall Hill, including a Crooked Church, a listed Ascent 760m 2500ft Farmhouse & a Garden in the Clouds. Return to the Time 9:30am-4:30pm Pandy Inn for an epic battle dating back over 135 Leader Stuart Campbell years - England v Wales ! Contact 07858627950

Roses are Red and Violets are Blue - Valentine Wander Wednesday, February 14, Location: Outside Angel Inn Grosmont and park in Date 2018 street Level Moderate GR: SO 405244 Map: OL13 Dist. 12km 7.5m Grosmont was named Rosllwyn - 'beautiful rose' - in the Middle Ages, and early wild violets may be Ascent flowering in the hedgerows. A gentle pace Valentines Time 10:00am-3:00pm walk with wonderful views and the option of afternoon Leader Peter Robbins tea at Pant y Seal after the walk. Contact 07443119004

The Golden Valley Friday, February 16, 2018 Location: Peterchurch, small free carpark on Church Date Road opposite St Peter's Church Level Energetic GR: SO 344385 Map: OL13 Dist. 24km 15m A lovely walking in and around the beautiful Golden Valley just east of the Black Mountains in Ascent 368m 1266ft Herefordshire. Time 9:30am-5:00pm Starting in the village of Peterchurch and heading to Leader William Milne St Margaret's, then on to atmospheric Dore Abbey, Contact 07528701952 before returning along the valley.

Craig Cerrig Gleisiad to Saturday, February 17, 2018 Location: Meet at large layby on west side of A470, Date 0.5km north of Storey Arms. Level Strenuous GR: SN 977 204 Map: OL12 Dist. 14km 9 miles Join the Beacons Way and drop down to below Craig Cerrig Gleisiad. Onto Fan Frynych, Fan Fawr and Ascent 700m 2300ft return via Bryn Du. Time 9:30am-4:00pm Leader Richard Davies Contact 07986562584

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Ffawyddog and Mynydd Llangatwg Wednesday, February 21, Location: Car park behind Crickhowell Resource & Date 2018 Information Centre, GR SO 218184 Level Moderate GR: SO 218184 Map: OS Map OL13 Dist. 14km (9miles) Over the Usk bridge to the woods and fields of the Ffawyddog, then along paths below Mynydd Ascent Llangatwg and on down to the Usk bridge. Time 10:00am-3:30pm Leader Roger White Contact 01873811539

Neuadd to the Fans Date Friday, February 23, 2018 Location: Neuadd car park. SO 034 173 Level Energetic GR: SO 034 173 Map: OL12 Dist. 14km We will climb up the recently improved path from the Neuadd reservoir to Craig fan Ddu and walk NE along Ascent 800m the magnificent ridge to Corn Du and Pen y Fan. If Time 10:00am-4:00pm weather permits we will lunch on the top before going Leader Helen Fletcher on to Cribyn. Down to Bwlch ar y Fan and , if still 01874665623 Contact energetic, onto Fan y Big before returning on the Gap Road.

Sgwd Ddu and Sinc Giedd Date Saturday, February 24, 2018 Location: Lay-by off A4067 near the Gwyn Arms Level Energetic GR: SN 846165 Map: OL12 Dist. 14km 9m A steady climb over Dan yr Ogof to Sgwd Ddu waterfall and Sinc Giedd returning over Cribarth. Ascent Time 9:30am-3:30pm Leader Paula Ace Contact 07484137031

A Walk Along the Borders Date Sunday, February 25, 2018 Location: Meet at Huntington Village Hall Level Energetic GR: SO 248536 Map: OL 201 Dist. 18km 11m From Huntington we walk to Upper Hergest, Hergest Ridge, Gladestry and then follow Offa’s Dyke footpath Ascent over Disgwylfa Hill and back to Huntington. 10:00am-4pm Time Veronica Deacon & Jane Leader Milde Contact 07904246915 (on Day)

Above Brecon, along the Use and back in time for Tea Wednesday, February 28, Location: Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon Date 2018 LD3 7EW Grid Ref SO 047 283 Level Moderate GR: Grid Ref SO 047 283 Map: SO 12 Dist. 13 km 8 miles From Theatre by Canal Basin - charge for car parks 296 metres in total highest but some free within mile - along Usk and up to Cefn Ascent point 924 feet Cantref with views over Brecon. Down and across Time 10:00am-2:30pm Afon Cynrig with views of the Central Beacons and fields by Nant Menasgin to Llanfrynach. Then across Leader Nic Groombridge fields to Abercynrig Mill and through woods back to 07711604142 Contact Usk and back to Brecon's many tea shops. 11 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS WINTER 2017-18

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NAVIGATION COURSES

The Brecon Beacons Park Society is again offering navigation courses covering navigation

for hill walkers – from understanding maps and using a compass to more advanced skills such as relocation strategies, thanks to Rob Pritchard. The two day Get Lost Course (9th &

10th June, 2018) is for beginners and the Get Lost Again Course (6th & 7th October, 2018) is

for the more advanced.

There are limited places on these courses and in the past, they have filled up some time in

advance.

To book a place and/or for more information contact:

Rob Pritchard on [email protected] or phone 07773 713605.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Brecon Beacons Park Society

About the Society Membership is open to anyone who is interested in enjoying and in caring for the Brecon Beacons National Park. We work with the Park Authority and like-minded bodies on issues where we have something to contribute – the extent of which is largely up to our members. Planning & development, archaeology, geology, flora & fauna, night skies, dry stone walls, footpaths – whatever your interest – do come and join us. Who can join? Anyone over the age of 18 can join. Younger members are also welcome, but a responsible adult must accompany them on all activities. Membership Annual Membership. Individual: £15.00 per annum. Family: £22.00 per annum.

Life membership is available.

Members receive our half-yearly magazine, The Beacon and a quarterly Programme of Guided Walks and Events. Both are free to Members.

How to join Our website sets out the procedure for membership, with the annual sub being paid by direct debit. Payment by cheque is also available.

Membership enquiries to: Ben Sladen Tel: 01568 612556 email: [email protected]

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Information about the Brecon Beacons Park Society can be found on: www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org

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