GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018

Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog Beacons Park Society www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS SPRING 2018

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 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]

1 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: SEE BACK PAGE REGISTERED CHARITY: 1075345 SNIPPETS

NB. Walkers - Please take care - some of the car park maps are completely wrong- check using grid references or ring the leader.

If there is not a walk scheduled on any date keep an eye on the web in case a leader comes forward.

AGM. The date of the AGM is not as previously published- please check the web.

Walking Festivals Remember you need to book. Some places still available for . Contact others in good time. www.crickhowellfestival.com www.talgarthwalkingfestival.org www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk We have a joint walk with Fforestfawr on may 28th- no charge for BBPS members www.elanvalley.org.uk We have joint walks with Elan Valley Trust on September 7th & 9th

Balsam Bashing. BBNP need your help getting rid of Himalayan Balsam in Cwm Bwchel which is taking over and making path-finding difficult. Anyone who is able to help on Tuesday May 1st or Thursday May 10th please E-mail Clive Williams for details. You will need to take work gloves and all your kit for a day on the hills. [email protected]

Footpath Volunteers BBPS have a group of Volunteers who go out on a regular basis with BBNP to repair Footpaths and help with Conservation Work in the Llanthony Valley. Anyone who is interested please E- mail me for more details and to book a place. [email protected]

Overhead Power Lines The National Grid are about to replace overhead power lines in some areas. Please check before you walk as footpaths may be closed for up to 6 months.Areas affected are - Llanfoist, Llantillio Pertholey, Llanover, Llantillio Crosenny, Llangattog von Avel and .

Get Lost & Get Lost Again For these navigation courses see back page of your programme.

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)

2 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 MARCH Moorland Mountains Date & Pont Gyhirych : Cray Reservoir on A4067 2/3/2018 10:00-15:30 Time GR: SN887212 Map:OL 12 Level Energetic An open moorland & mountain circular walk, with fine Dist. 14 km. 9m views; gradually ascending to , Yr Allt &; Fan Gyhirych. We have a steepish descent ( walking Ascent 550m. 1800 ft poles recommended ), back to the start via the Leader Phil & Stuart disused rail track. Contact 07912943881

Mynydd y Garn Fawr The layby on eastern side of A4042 between Llanover Date & 4/3/2018 09:30-16:30 and Llanellen Time GR: SO 306096 Map:OL13 Level Energetic A walk onto Mynydd y Garn Fawr from Llanover. Dist. 18km 12 miles Return via Goose and Cuckoo and the canal. Ascent 500m, 1650ft Leader Richard Davies Contact 09786562584

Wye Valley Wander Lower Wyndcliff Forest Enterprise car park adjacent to Date & 7/3/2018 10:00-15:00 A466 Time GR: ST527972 Map:OL14 Level Moderate A wander along the cliff-top view points overlooking Dist. 13km 8m the Rivers Wye and Severn, past hill forts, a trig point and an ancient church, then returning through the Ascent Giants Cave. Some ascents but at a gentle pace with Leader Peter Robbins pauses to enjoy the views. Contact 07443119004

A Winter's Walk Date & Henderson Hall, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, UK 9/3/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: SO 114228 Map:OL 13 Level Moderate A very easy low level circuit of Talybont Reservoir Dist. 16km 10m using tracks, lane and Henry Vaughan Walk. Almost guaranteed no mud! Ascent Leader Anthea Scott Contact 07967 886497

Around and up the Blorenge Follow the B4246 north from Blaenavon and in 1km Date & turn right on a minor road. The free car park is on the 11/3/2018 09:30-16:00 Time left in 1km. Grid ref. SO263107 GR: SO263107 Map:OL13 Level Strenuous The walk will take us into Cwm Llanwenarth, up on to Dist. 19km 12miles Gilwern Hill and down to the canal at Govilon. We will then climb the Blorenge, contouring around to the Ascent Punchbowl on the way. Although the walk difficulty is Leader Arny Williams strenuous due to the climbing involved, the pace need Contact 07976483329 not be.

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In The Shadow Of Penyfan Cwm Gwdi (Old army camp) car park (National Trust - Date & 14/3/2018 10:00-14:30 charge) Time GR: SO 024 248 Map:OL12 Level Moderate In the heart of the central beacons but not on the tops. Dist. 10km 6m A contour around Allt Ddu and into Cwm Sere with its delightful chain of waterfalls. Back through farmland Ascent 200m 650ft and lanes. No steep climbs, but an interesting Leader Iau Counsell perspective of Penyfan and Cribyn from below. Dogs Contact 07976697495 will need to be well controlled at this time of year.

ILLUSTRATED TALK: Buen Camino! Hiking the Pilgrims’ Way to Santiago Date & The Bear, Crickhowell 14/3/2018 19:30-21:00 Time GR: Map: Level Event Roger tells his tale of the remarkable people and Dist. places he encountered last autumn when he hiked through Spain for 500 miles to Santiago de Ascent Compostela, and then a little further to Cape Leader Roger White Finisterre. He takes us over mountains, hills and 01873811539 Contact plains, and through cities, towns and villages, all with their own living heritage from the Camino de Santiago.

Hill, River and Grave Date & bridge 16/3/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: SO 130384 Map:Explorer 188 Level Energetic Please park considerately in the village. An early Dist. 16km. 10m. ascent to Brechfa pool. Across the common to Mynydd Fforest. Return along the Wye passing John Ascent McNamara’s grave and Llangoed Hall. Leader Anthea Scott Contact 07967886497

Classic Circuit of the Western Fans Date & Water Board Car Car Park 17/3/2018 09:30-16:30 Time GR: SN797238 Map:OL12 Level Strenuous A walk above to Picws Du, down past Dist. 15km (11 miles) the “hurdles” and up the other side to Fan Foel. Follow the escarpment to , descending to Ascent 840m (2500ft) at y Giedd. Around the lake Leader Angela Morgan and back across the foot of Fan Foel to join the Leat, 07801915707 Contact and return to the Car Park. This is a beautiful walk, on a good day!

Two Dowards - Sites of Special Scientific Interest Great Doward (right by Doward Park Campsite, 100m Date & 21/3/2018 10:00-15:00 to car park) Time GR: SO548156 Map:OL14 Level Moderate A wander round the rock bands, impressive crags, Dist. 13km 8m nature reserves, limestone pavement and caves of the Little and Great Doward with a visit to the site of a Ascent large Iron Age Hill Fort. Wonderful views over the Wye Leader Peter Robbins Valley if visibility is good. Undulating and at a Contact 07443119004 Wednesday Wander pace. 4 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018

WW Holiday: St David's and The Coastal Path Outside St Davids Cross Hotel Date & 21/3/2018 10:00-16:00 GR: SM753253 Map:Explorer Map OL35 ( North Time Pembrokeshire ) Level Moderate A Wander from St David's, down to St Non's Bay and Dist. 14 Km ( 8.5 miles ) onto the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Looking at Ramsey Sound, some history and back to St David's Ascent in time for tea. Leader Fiona McBain Contact 07979037243

Large and Little National Trust Carpark at Ysgyryd Fawr (pay and Date & 25/3/2018 09:00-16:00 display, free to NT members) Time GR: SO 329164 Map:OL13 Level Energetic A Spring walk over Ysgyryd Fawr and Ysgyryd Fach Dist. 19km 12m (Large and Little Skirrid) utilising tracks, footpaths and bridleways between the two. This is the rescheduled Ascent 2500ft walk from Sunday 10th December, due to heavy Leader William Milne . Contact 07528701952

Hill, River and Grave Date & Boughrood Bridge 28/3/2018 10:00-15:30 Time GR: SO 130384 Map:Explorer 188 Level Moderate Please park considerately in the village.An early Dist. 12 km 7.5 miles ascent [taken at WW pace] to Brechfa pool then undulating along the common. Last two miles along Ascent the river Wye passing John MacNamara's grave and Leader Anthea Scott Llangoed Hall. Contact 07967886497

Hay/ linear Date & Talgarth main car park 30/3/2018 09:15-16:30 Time GR: SO 154336 Map:OL13 Level Energetic We meet and walk 3 minutes to the bus stop near the Dist. 11-13 miles town square for Stage coach bus 39 at 9.30. On arrival in Hay we walk on Offa’s Dyke Path; the Three Ascent Rivers Leader Jill taylor Contact 01873840668

Waterfalls Circuit Meet on road outside the Angel Inn, Pontneddfechan Date & 31/3/2018 09:30-17:00 (Don't park in their car park) Time GR: SN 900 076 Map:OL 12 Level Energetic After visiting the Sychryd Valley we follow the Mellte Dist. 19km (11.5miles) River to the gunpowder factory and then on to and under Sgwd yr Eira. Then more falls on the Mellte Ascent 457m (1500ft) before a short, easy but muddy scramble. We return Leader Clive Coiunsell via the falls of the Nedd Fechan and Pryddin Rivers. A 07971649022 Contact beautiful walk but requiring good grippy soles and careful walking. Not suitable for dogs

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APRIL 2018

The Llynfi and Garw Valleys Grid ref SS933867. Turn in at the war memorial in Blackmill, past the garage and right at a cafe. Turn left Date & 1/4/2018 10:00-16:30 over the river bridge in to cattle market car park. Free Time parking. GR: SS933867 Map:OS Explorer 166 Level Strenuous The walk follows the Llynfi valley for 3-4 miles, then Dist. 20km 12miles climbs up and down into the Garw valley. It then climbs again to the broad ridge of Mynydd Llangeinor, Ascent 3050ft which overlooks the Ogmore valley. The ridge leads Leader Arny Williams down to Llangeinor church on the way back to Contact 07976483329 Blackmill.

Circuit of Tor y Foel Date & Henderson Hall (Village Hall) Talybont-on-Usk 4/4/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: SO113228 Map:OL13 Level Moderate From the car park of the Village Hall (formerly known Dist. 13.5km (8.5miles) as Henderson Hall) Talybont-on-Usk. A walk around Tor y Foel from Talybont via the Brinore Tramroad, Ascent 300m (990ft) and the towpath of the Brecon and Leader Anne Pritchard Monmouth Canal. Contact 07748463545

Brechfa Pool Date & By phonebox near pool 6/4/2018 09:30-16:30 Time GR: SO119377 Map:88 Level Energetic Visiting Llanfalle Hill and Mynydd Fforest, on some Dist. 18Km (11M) quiet lanes but mostly open access areas with great views. Ascent Leader Soo Turnbull Contact 01874622136

Fields Tram Ways Date & CRiC car park, Crickhowell (car park charge) 7/4/2018 10:00-15:30 Time GR: SO 218184 Map:OL13 Level Energetic An attractive walk whatever the weather, through Dist. 16km 10miles Llangattock to Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve and Waun Watcyn, return via Nant Wenllan. Ascent 600m 2000ft Leader Ceridwen Coulson Contact 07912849079

6 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Hills Above Radnor Date & Water Street, (right at the Monument) 8/4/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: SO 214607 Map:Explorer 201 Level Energetic Meet in Water Street, New Radnor (right at the Dist. 17k 11m Monument), for this energetic plus walk. Ascend steeply to, and over the Wimble, then up to and Ascent through the forestry on Ebnol Hill. We then go down Leader Veronica Deacon and over the Casco, and up and around Stanis Tump. 01544318719 (On the day Contact The next climb is to the trig on Bache Hill before only - 07904 246915) returning to the start via Knowle Hill.

Penwyllt To Fan Gyhirych Date & 11/4/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: SN 852169 Map:Explorer OL12 Level Moderate Starting at Penwyllt car park we walk across open Dist. 10 miles moorland to Fan Gyhirych then drop down to join the old railtrack back to the start. Ascent 1000ft Leader Ian Rowat Contact 07794939944

Wentwood Meet outside the Woodlands Tavern, Llanfair Discoed. Date & On street parking in village. Llanfair Discoed is 1 mile 11/4/2018 10:00-16:00 Time north of the A48 Newport to Chepstow road GR: ST 447 923 Map:OL 14 Level Moderate A varied walk from the village into Wentwood Forest Dist. 13km 8 miles Ascent Leader Richard Davies Contact 07986562584

Three Castles Date & Skenfrith Castle 13/4/2018 09:00-18:30 Time GR: SO 457202 Map:OL 189 Level Strenuous This exhilarating & strenuous circular walk, passes the Dist. 32km / 20m 3 Norman Castles of Skenfrith, White Castle & Grosmont. There are spectacular views of the Welsh Ascent 1100m / 3610ft Marches, Black Mountains & the Forest of Dean. Leader Phil & Stuart Contact 07912943881.07858

Scwd Ddu & Sinc Y Giedd. Date & Lay-by next to The Gwyn Arms off A4067 14/4/2018 09:30-15:30 Time GR: SN846165 Map:OS12 Level Energetic A walk above Dan Yr Ogof to the waterfall at Scwd Dist. 14km 9m Ddu returning over Cribarth from Sinc Y Giedd. Ascent Leader Paula Ace Contact 07484137031

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Hay Bluff and Cats Back Date & Black Hill Picnic Site Car Park 15/4/2018 10:00-17:00 Time GR: SO288328 Map:OL13 Level Moderate A walk through some of the farms and drover's roads Dist. 18km 11m of the Monnow Valley then one ascent to the Offa's Dyke path and returning along Black Hill and the Cats Ascent Back. Varied walk with panoramic views over Leader Peter Robbins Herefordshire if visibility is good. Contact 07443119004

Draft - Drovers Walk and Talk Date & Paddy's Snack Bar 18/4/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: Map: Level Moderate Details to follow. Dist. Ascent Leader Mark & Anthea Contact 07967 886497

Grwyne Fawr and Waun Fach Date & Blaen y Cwm car park. SO 253 285 20/4/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: SO 253 285 Map:OL 13 Level Energetic Easy start along track to the reservoir and then NW Dist. 19km. 12m. over open mountain to the top of Cwm Canstab. Turn south and gradually up to Waun Fach and on to Pen y Ascent 450m. Gadair Fawr. Then down through the forest and back Leader Helen Fletcher along the stream to the car park. Contact 07726242137

Saturday Stroller Usk and its Countryside Car park in the centre of Usk ( near Rural Life Date & 21/4/2018 10:00-13:00 Musuem ) Time GR: SO376007 Map:Explorer 152 Level Moderate A walk into the surrounding countryside of Cwm Cayo Dist. 8Km ( 5 miles) Valley, returning along the banks of the in time for refreshments. Ascent Leader Fiona McBain Contact 07979037243

Cliffs, Cairns and Lonely Shepherd Date & Park Drive, Llangattock 22/4/2018 09:30-17:00 Time GR: SO212178 Map:OL13 Level Energetic Scenic ascent to the Craig y Cilau National Nature Dist. 19km 12m Reserve (if weather permits) at a moderate pace , descending via Eglwys Faen to the escarpment, Ascent crossing to the Mynydd Llangatwg Twr Pen-cyrn Leader Peter Robbins Bronze Age cairns and the Lonely Shepherd, then Contact 07443119004 returning through (hopefully) fragrant bluebell woods.

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Circle around Craig Cerrig Gleisaid Nature Reserve Date & Layby on A470 25/4/2018 10:00-14:00 Time GR: SN 971 222 Map:OL 12 Level Moderate A nature walk stopping to look at flowers and Dist. 5 miles migratory birds in this National Nature Reserve Ascent 1000ft Leader Ian Rowat Contact 07794939944

Myddfai circular Date & Myddfai Village Hall and cafe 27/4/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: SN 772301 Map:OL 12 Level Moderate A circular walk from the village of Myddfai, on paths, Dist. 11 km, 7 m quiet lanes and forest tracks. This will include a walk through Llwynywermod park, the Welsh home of HRH Ascent 260 m, 850 ft The Prince of .Some moderate ascents but no Leader Robin Barlow high-level walking. Refreshments will be available in Contact [email protected] the Village Hall cafe at the end of the walk.

Carreg Cennen Roundabout Date & Carreg Cennen Castle 28/4/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: GR SN 666193 Map:OL12 Level Moderate Through farmland up on to the . Visit Dist. 11km 7m pillow mounds, farm enclosures, burial cairns and a trig point, before returning through farmland again to Ascent 580m 1900 ft Carreg Cennen Castle. Car park at Carreg Cennen is Leader Angela Morgan owned by the National Park and there are tea rooms 07801915707 Contact at the castle. Please note - the toilets in the car park are closed.

Beacons Horseshoe Blaen y Glyn Uchaf car park on the road between Date & 29/4/2018 09:30-17:30 Merthyr and Talybont Time GR: SO 055175 Map:OL12 Level Strenuous Crossing the Taf Fechan at the Lower Neuadd Dist. 22km 14miles Reservoir, we ascend onto Graig Fan Ddu and follow the ridge to Penyfan. Return along the Beacons Way, Ascent 900m 3000ft Bwlch y Ddwyallt and the waterfalls on the Caerfanell. Leader RIchard Davies Visiting two WWII aircraft crash sites along the way. Contact 07986562584

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MAY 2018

To Llyn Cwm Llwch and Tommy Jones Parking area near Nant Cwm Llwch. No longer marked as a car park on latest maps, from Brecon take Ffrwdgrech Road off B4601. After passing an industrial site on the right you come to a three-way Date & 2/5/2018 10:00-03:00 fork. Take the middle of the 3, and continue on this rd Time until you get to a T junction. Turn right and then immediately left into a narrow lane. Go through the gate and park on the grass GR: SO 006 244 Map:OL12 Level Moderate This is a mountain walk, but all climbs will be taken as Dist. 9.5km 6m slowly as necessary. We climb to the lake, Llyn Cwm Llwch, with a detour to some pretty waterfalls for a Ascent 400m 1300ft coffee stop. After the lake, more gentle climbing to the Leader Iau Counsell Tommy Jones memorial. Then back down Pen Milan 07976697495 Contact on obvious paths to farmland . about 7 stiles not all dog-friendly

Larsen C Ice Shelf - the day before tomorrow Date & The Bear Hotel, Crickhowell 2/5/2018 19:30-21:00 Time GR: Map: Level Event Over the last few decades the floating ice shelves Dist. along the Antarctic peninsula have been retreating or breaking up entirely. Dr Suzanne Bevan of Ascent University, will give us a taste of the science behind Leader Janet Callear their work investigating the stability of ice shelves, 01874636116 Contact whilst sharing photos and stories from two fieldwork seasons.

Wedding and Cake Date & Activity Centre - Far Carpark 9/5/2018 10:00-15:30 Time GR: SO 148267 Map:OL 13 Level Moderate Anthea and Wally are getting married on Saturday Dist. 11km 7miles (really!). So come and join us for a Wednesday Wander around Llyn Syfaddon (Llangors Lake) Ascent followed by a cuppa and cake at the activity centre. Leader Anthea & Wally Contact 07967 886497

New Path, Old Stone and Waun Fach Date & The Dragons Back Inn Pengenffordd (£2 fee) 11/5/2018 09:30-16:30 Time GR: SO 173:295 Map:OL13 Level Energetic From Pengenffordd ascend past the Woollen Line to Dist. 18km 11.5m Waun Fach and Pen-Y-Gadair Fawr on the new path. Descend steeply to Maen LLwyd standing stone and Ascent 750m return on MacNamara's road, tracks and lanes to the Leader Ros Grant cars. Contact 07773262068

10 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Cribarth & Carreg Goch Date & Meet at layby near Gwyn Arms 12/5/2018 09:30-16:00 Time GR: SN 846165 Map:OL12 Level Energetic A steady climb over the summit of Cribarth and onto Dist. 16km 10m Carreg Goch. Some rough ground. Ascent Leader Paula Ace Contact 07484137031

Black Mountains Wandering Date & Llanthony Priory car park 13/5/2018 09:00-18:00 Time GR: SO288278 Map:OL13 Level Strenuous Some Black Mountains wandering from Llanthony Dist. 32km 20m Priory to include, Cwm Bwchel, Bâl Mawr, Rhos Dirion, Twmpa, Hay Bluff, Black Hill, Cat's Back, the Ascent 1375m 4500ft Olchon Valley, Hatterall Ridge, Loxidge Tump back Leader William Milne down to the Priory. Contact 07528701952

A gentle Wednesday Wander round Tor y Foel Talybont On Usk, Village Hub (Henderson Hall - Date & 16/5/2018 10:00-15:00 donation £1, loos 10p) Time GR: SO112228 Map:OL13 Level Moderate A walk along the Taff Trail and a fairly moderate Dist. 13.5km 8.4 miles ascent over Tor y Foel with pauses to enjoy the spectacular views. We return along the canal close to Ascent a heronry where the herons may be laying their first Leader Peter Robbins clutch of eggs. After passing the Talybont Lime Kilns, 07443119004 Contact refreshments will be available at the Star Inn or the village cafe.

Longtown to the Darrens and Offa's Dyke Date & Longtown TBC 18/5/2018 10:00-16:00 Time GR: TBC Map:OL 13 Level Energetic TBC by Jill Dist. TBC Ascent Leader Jill Taylor Contact 01873840668

Central Beacons Circuit Date & Storey Arms Car Park 19/5/2018 09:30-16:00 Time GR: SN 983203 Map:OL 12 Level Energetic We stroll due north along the Taff Trail & turn into the Dist. 19km / 12m Cerrig Gleisiad Nature Reserve. After a gradual incline along Sarn Helen, we return via the atmospheric Ascent 490m / 1600ft BlaenCwm valley & climb up to Fan Frynach. The Leader Phil & Stuart final leg follows the Brecon Beacons Way back to Contact 07912943881 Storey Arms.

11 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 May Wander Rear entrance of the Crickhowell Resource and Date & 23/5/2018 10:00-15:00 Information Centre ( CRIC ) Time GR: SO218184 Map:OL13 Level Moderate A Wander up and onto the Brecon and Dist. 12km ( 7.5 miles ) Monmouthshire Canal,from here ascend up to Ffawddog and onto the Usk Valley Walk Path. Ascent 225m ( 740 ft ) Returning on fields, lanes and part of the Brecon and Leader Fiona McBain Monmouthshire Canal. Contact 07979037243

West of the Rhiangoll Dragons Back Inn car park, Pengenffordd (parking Date & 25/5/2018 09:30-16:30 charge) Time GR: SO 174296 Map:0L13 Level Strenuous Mynydd Llangorse, Clwydygraig, Cwm Sorgwm and Dist. 21km 13miles the shoulders of Mynydd Troed, exact route will depend on conditions. Ascent 700m 2300ft Leader Ceridwen Coulson Contact 07912849079

Cwm Taff Fechan & Llwyn-On Date & Cyfartha Castle bottom Car Park near the toilets 26/5/2018 09:30-17:00 Time GR: SO 040 070 Map:OL 12 Level Energetic A varied walk including Faenor, Cwm Nat y Glais, up Dist. 22km (13.6miles) to Carn Ddu across A470 to skirt Llwyn-On reservoir and returning via the Taff trail. Woods, fields, open hill Ascent 741m (2431ft) and water all feature in this walk with some history Leader Clive Counsell thrown in. Dogs must be kept under control. Contact 07971649022

Pen y Fan and Bypass Layby on left after Libanus (heading towards Storey Date & 27/5/2018 10:00-17:30 Arms) Time GR: GR SN989249 Map:OL12 Level Energetic Steady ascent at moderate pace through woodland Dist. 19.5km 12m and pasture to Llyn Cwm Llwch and across the shoulder of Corn Du. Descending via Cefn Crew to the Ascent Taff Trail and returning va the Cambrian Way and Leader Peter Robbins Tarell valley Contact 07443119004

Explore Glyn Tarrell With The National Trust Date & Craig Cerrig Gleisiad Layby 28/5/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: SN971222 Map:OL 12 Level Moderate A Forest Fawr Geofest Walk. Join Rob Reith, the Dist. 9km 5.6m National Trust's Lead Ranger, to discover the history and management of this special area. We will walk Ascent 420m 1378ft along Glyn Tarrell and the Trust's permissive Leader Dilys Harlow woodland paths, ascend Y Gyrn, drop down to the Contact 01454775731 Storey Arms and return along the Taff Trail.

12 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Cleddon Falls and Harold's Stones Date & Meet: Unsigned (bridle way) car park 30/5/2018 10:00-15:00 Time GR: SO513057 Map:OL14 Level Moderate From Monmouth direction turn left at Lion Inn Trellech Dist. 12km 8 miles towards Maryland, along Greenway Lane, right onto Beacon Road and woodland car park is 100 yards on Ascent left. Woodland paths, Cleddon Falls, an ancient Leader Peter Robbins medieval city and standing stones. WW pace with Contact 07443119004 gentle ascents at a leisurely pace

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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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