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Guided Walks and Events Spring 2018 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon 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 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] 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 Crickhowell. 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 Abergavenny. 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 Heol Senni, 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. 3 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 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 & Boughrood 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 Llyn y Fan Fach to Picws Du, down past Dist. 15km (11 miles) the “hurdles” and up the other side to Fan Foel. Follow the escarpment to Fan Brycheiniog, descending to Ascent 840m (2500ft) Llyn y Fan Fawr at Bwlch 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.
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