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Summer Walks Programme 2018 Vale of Glamorgan

Summer Walks Programme 2018 Vale of Glamorgan

Summer Walks Programme 2018

Vale of Ramblers are a local group of the Ramblers’ Association

Y CORFF ELUSENNOL SY’N GWEITHIO AR RAN CERDDWYR THE CHARITY WORKING FOR WALKERS www.ramblers.org.uk/wales

Promoting walking for everyone as a healthy, fun, inexpensive activity. Safeguarding Britain’s unique network of public paths. Increasing opportunities for responsible access to our beautiful countryside. Protecting the countryside and green spaces.

John Moore led thirty four Ramblers beside the Brecon Canal

Registered Charity No: 1093577 Company Registration No: 4458492

2 NOTES

1. Newcomers on walks are always welcome, but after three walks will be expected to join The Ramblers’ Association.

2. All walkers must wear appropriate footwear and clothing relative to the conditions likely to be experienced.

3. Walkers should bring any food and drink required for the duration of the walks including packed lunches when appropriate.

4. Each walker is expected to carry a completed ‘In Case of Emergency’ (ICE) card in the top pocket of his/her rucksack. Blank cards available from the walk leader.

5. Only registered assistance dogs are permitted on walks.

6. All walks depart promptly at the times shown.

7. The approximate length of all walks is shown against each entry throughout the programme.

8. Walks have been graded to give a general guide to their nature. The length of walks should also be taken into account, together with the weather preceding and on the day of the walk.

Easy - walks for anyone who does not have mobility difficulty, specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

Leisurely - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. Is likely to include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.

Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Is likely to include some steep paths and open country. May

be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.

Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organizer or leader in advance.

For more information, speak to the walk leader.

The Ramblers’ Association cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury incurred on any walk or other activity.

Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers Website - www.valeofglamorganramblers.co.uk Facebook - Vale Ramblers Flickr - Vale Ramblers Twitter - ValeRamblers

3 WEEKEND, MID-WEEK WALKS AND OTHER EVENTS

When the main walk is more difficult, a less challenging walk may be offered by Delme Rees. Details of these walks will be included in the pre-walk email circulated the week prior to each walk.

SUNDAY 1 APRIL 9.30am EASTER SUNDAY Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Leisurely - Barry Knap through to Tea and Cake at Marine Drive, Barry Leader: Mary Tornabene (01446 733787 or 07582 437397)

MONDAY 2 APRIL 9am EASTER MONDAY Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 15 miles - Moderate - Llangorse Lake Circuit Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

SUNDAY 8 APRIL 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 8 miles - Moderate - Mynydd y Glyn and Tarran Deusant Leaders: Gina Skelly (07815 161059) and Su Green (07954 139946)

SUNDAY 15 APRIL 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate - Circular Walk from Goytre Wharf Leaders: Jackie Brett (02920 794329 or 07973 636349) and Shân Murphy (02920 306696 or 07950 369286)

WEDNESDAY 18 APRIL 7pm Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Cowbridge to Leader: Ian Fraser (01446 774706 or 07854 536985)

4 SUNDAY 22 APRIL 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Leisurely - Cwm Ysgiach Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL 7pm Town Hall Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Llantwit Major Area Leader: Ruth Curle (01446 794100 or 07966 133389)

SUNDAY 29 APRIL 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park Morning - Basic Map Reading Afternoon - Active Navigation with Targets in the Vale Leader: Del Rees (01443 223470 or 07792 602653)

WEDNESDAY 2 MAY 7pm Roadside Parking, West Farm, 4 miles - Leisurely - Ogmore and Heol y Mynydd Circular Leaders: Judy and Mike Holley (01446 774867 or 07896 334789)

SUNDAY 6 MAY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park Active Navigation in the Hills Leader: Del Rees (01443 223470 or 07792 602653)

MONDAY 7 MAY 9am BANK HOLIDAY Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 15 miles - Strenuous - Train to , Linear Walk to Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 7pm Maes y Ffynon Road, 5 miles - Leisurely - Countryside around Bonvilston Leader: Ian Fraser (01446 774706 or 07854 536985)

5 SUNDAY 13 MAY 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 9 miles - Moderate - Darran Valley, Leader: Ian Fraser (01446 774706 or 07854 536985)

VALE OF GLAMORGAN WALKING FESTIVAL TUESDAY 15 MAY TO SUNDAY 20 MAY 2018 A festival of walks over six days in the Vale of Glamorgan, organised by Valeways. Walks led by Judy and Mike Holley on Tuesday and Jeff Roberts on Thursday. Walk details are on the website. No need to book, just turn up. www.valeofglamorganwalkingfestival.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY 7pm Llantwit Major Railway Station Car Park 5 miles - Leisurely - Llantwit Major Circular via Headland Leader: Mike and Christine Hall (01446 793911 or 07763 209446)

FRIDAY 18 MAY to MONDAY 21 MAY Weekend Away based in Lynton and Lynmouth in Devon Leader: Ray Morgan (01656 660530 or 07518 771738)

WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 7pm Parking in St Fagans National Museum Car Park 5 miles - Leisurely - Three Saints Walk Leader: Helen Losty (02920 763382 or 07740 471133)

SUNDAY 27 MAY Three Glamorgan Area Walks - CF44 7PS, SN984026 All three walks start at the Dare Valley Country Park Visitors’ Centre 9.30am - 12 miles - Strenuous - Land of the Turbines led by Neil Weaver (07866 928466), Cynon Valley Ramblers 10am - 9 miles - Moderate - Over to Phonic Country led by Rick Ayres (07708 373440), Cynon Valley Ramblers 10.30am - 5.5 miles - Leisurely - Iron and Coal Trails led by Allan Harrison (07597 624099), Cynon Valley Ramblers

6 RAMBLERS WALK ABOUT FESTIVAL WITH A HIDDEN GEM THEME SATURDAY 26 MAY TO SUNDAY 3 JUNE Discover a local “hidden gem” by joining one of the walks below - a beautiful view, fantastic wild life or an interesting structure.

MONDAY 28 MAY RAMBLERS WALK ABOUT FESTIVAL Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 17 miles - Strenuous - Classic Llanbedr Horseshoe Walk Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

WEDNESDAY 30 MAY 7pm RAMBLERS WALK ABOUT FESTIVAL Park at White Hills Club, Brynna 4 miles - Moderate - Round the Hills of Brynna and Llanharan Leaders: Jen Allinson (01443 226234 or 07971 827729) Muriel Curling (01656 772056 or 07802 788881) and Marian Sayer (01443 224967 or 07564 904576)

SATURDAY 2 JUNE THE BIG WELSH WALK - CEREDIGION Starting from the Tynrhyd Retreat at Devil’s Bridge Choose from one of four new routes - 6m, 10m, 16m and 20m. Sign up at www.ramblers.org.uk/bigwelshwalk

SATURDAY 2 JUNE - BBQ IN - 1pm to 5pm Further details will be circulated nearer the date. Enquiries: John Duxbury ([email protected])

GOWER WALKING FESTIVAL SATURDAY 2 JUNE TO SUNDAY 10 JUNE 2018 A festival of walks over nine days - see www.gowerwalkingfestival.uk

SUNDAY 3 JUNE 9am RAMBLERS WALK ABOUT FESTIVAL Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate - Circular Walk in Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve Leaders: Judy and Mike Holley (01446 774867 or 07896 334789)

7 WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE 7pm Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Cowbridge Circular Leaders: Judy and Mike Holley (01446 774867 or 07896 334789)

SUNDAY 10 JUNE 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 8 miles - Moderate - Waun Fignen Felen Leader: Del Rees (01443 223470 or 07792 602653)

WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 7pm Blue Anchor at 3 miles - Leisurely - From the Blue Anchor Pub to Old Aberthaw Leaders: Karen and Gareth Holt (01446 711189 or 07596 169023)

SUNDAY 17 JUNE 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate - Lydney Area Leaders: Gwenda Fitzpatrick (01446 751294 or 07811 503210) and Adrian Rowe (01446 401942 or 07704 624442)

WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE 7pm Park near The Star Inn at Treoes 4 miles - Leisurely - Treoes Circular Leaders: Sandra and Steve Carpenter (01656 668284 or 07855 595237)

SUNDAY 24 JUNE 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 10 miles - Moderate - Llanmadoc Hill to Whiteford Sands, Gower Leaders: Jackie Brett (02920 794329 or 07973 636349) and Ray Morgan (01656 660530 or 07518 771738)

WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE 7pm Park near the Chemist Shop in 4 miles - Easy - St Athan Circular Leaders: Gwenda and Bill Fitzpatrick (01446 751294 or 07811 503210)

8 SUNDAY 1 JULY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate - Rhiw Cwnstab descending to Y Grib Leader: Helen Fletcher (01874 665623 or 07726 242137)

WEDNESDAY 4 JULY 7pm Park near The Mackworth Arms at Laleston 4 miles - Easy - Laleston Circular Walk Leaders: Sandra and Steve Carpenter (01656 668284 or 07855 595237)

SUNDAY 8 JULY 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 12 miles - Strenuous - Fanhir to Fanfoel Escarpments Leaders: Judy and Mike Holley (01446 774867 or 07896 334789)

WEDNESDAY 11 JULY 7pm Llantwit Major Town Hall Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Llantwit Major Area Leader: Claire Fawcett (01446 624677 or 07754 001204)

SUNDAY 15 JULY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate - Dyke Leader: Kevin Myhill (01443 227428 or 07773 372412)

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY 7pm Nash Point Car Park 5 miles - Leisurely - Coast and Lighthouse Walk - Vale Trail 2 Leader: John Moore (01446 773076 or 07845 377709)

SUNDAY 22 JULY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 12 miles - Moderate - Chepstow, Devil’s Pulpit and Tintern Abbey Leader: Peter Lane (01446 751610 or 07969 366507)

9 WEDNESDAY 25 JULY 7pm Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 5 miles - Leisurely - and Stalling Down - Vale Trail 9 Leader: John Moore (01446 773076 or 07845 377709)

SUNDAY 29 JULY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate - River Usk, Llanllowell and Coed Cwnwr Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST 7pm Pontyclun Centre Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Maesyfelin, Pantyquesta and Talygarn Leader: Gina Skelly (07815 161059)

SUNDAY 5 AUGUST 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate - Grwyne Fawr Valley, Partrishow, Beacons Way Leader: Helen Fletcher (01874 665623 or 07726 242137)

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST 7pm Car Parking near St Nicholas Church 4 miles - Leisurely - Dyffryn and St Nicholas - Haunted Field Walk Leader: Helen Losty (02920 763382 or 07740 471133) The Vale Show will take place on this day from 8.30am-8pm.

SUNDAY 12 AUGUST 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 8 miles - Moderate - Afon Twrch Gorge Leader: Del Rees (01443 223470 or 07792 602653)

WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST 7pm Radyr Railway Station Car Park 4 miles - Leisurely - Radyr Area Leaders: Jackie Brett (02920 794329 or 07973 636349) and Shân Murphy (02920 306696 or 07950 369286)

10 SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate - Garw Valley to Llangeinor Church Leader: Kevin Myhill (01443 227428 or 07773 372412)

WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST - SUMMER MEAL - 7pm for 7.30pm Further details will be circulated nearer the date. Enquiries: Ruth Curle (01446 794100 or 07966 133389)

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Leisurely - Newport Wetlands from RSPB Visitors’ Centre Leader: Clive Simpson (07988 772488)

MONDAY 27 AUGUST 9am BANK HOLIDAY Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 16 miles - Strenuous - Fan Frynych, Fan Dringarth and Fan Fawr Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759)

SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 9am JOINT WALK WITH SWANSEA RAMBLERS Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 10 miles - Moderate - Oxwich, Port Eynon Circular Leader: Richard Beale (07505 974786)

SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 9am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Car Boot Sale Day) 9 miles - Moderate - Old Smokey, St Gwynno’s Forest and Ynysybwl Leaders: Jackie Brett (02920 794329 or 07973 636349) and Ray Morgan (01656 660530 or 07518 771738)

11 SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 11 miles - Strenuous - Penlle’r Castle Walk Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759) SAME DAY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 6 miles - Leisurely - Nottage and Sker Point Circular Leader: Stephen Keefe (01443 670796 or 07817 455064)

SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Leisurely - Ramble with a Difference - Cowbridge Area Leaders: Ian Fraser (01446 774706 or 07854 536985) and Ray Morgan (01656 660530 or 07518 771738)

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 7 for 7.30pm Planning Meeting for Winter 2018/19 Programme in the Pagan Room of the Duke of Wellington Pub in Cowbridge. As many members as possible are asked to attend but if you cannot, please phone or send details of walks you can lead from the beginning of November 2018 to the end of April 2019 to Jean Bispham (02920 531038 or [email protected])

SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate - Welsh and Hensol Forest Leaders: Karen and Gareth Holt (01446 711189 or 07596 169023)

TUESDAY 2 OCTOBER 10am First of Six Winter Walks - Details in Winter Programme 2018/19

SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 9am WEATHERMAN WALKING Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 7 miles - Moderate - Bwlch Area of the Brecon Beacons Leaders: Gwenda and Bill Fitzpatrick (01446 751294 or 07811 503210)

12 SUNDAY 14 OCTOBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 10 miles - Strenuous - Forest Walk to Twmbarlwn Leaders: Shirley and Byron Williams (07846 471694 or 07886 933070)

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 11 miles - Leisurely - Flemingston, East Castle and Leader: Peter Lane (01446 751610 or 07969 366507)

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER TO MONDAY 29 OCTOBER GMT Weekend Away in Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria Leaders: Yvonne Middlefell (01524 276361 or 07775 680339 Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759) Jeff Roberts (01656 750631 or 07801 023372) Jane Questle (07970 573804)

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WALK LEADERS CONTACT DETAILS Jen Allinson 01443 226234 07971 827729 Jackie Brett 02920 794329 07973 636349 Mike Carey 01446 794194 07757 230120 Sandra and Steve Carpenter 01656 668284 07855 595237 Ruth Curle 01446 794100 07966 133389 Muriel Curling 01656 772056 07802 788881 Gwion Evans 01446 794310 07720 350759 Claire Fawcett 01446 624677 07754 001204 Bill and Gwenda Fitzpatrick 01446 751294 07811 503210 Helen Fletcher 01874 665623 07726 242137 Ian Fraser 01446 774706 07854 536985 Su Green 07954 139946 Chris and Michael Hall 01446 793911 07763 209446 Judy and Michael Holley 01446 774867 07896 334789 Karen and Gareth Holt 01446 711189 07596 169023 Stephen Keefe 01443 670796 07817 455064 Peter Lane 01446 751610 07969 366507 Helen Losty 02920 763382 07740 471133 John Moore 01446 773076 07845 377709 Ray Morgan 01656 660530 07518 771738 Shân Murphy 02920 306696 07950 369286 Kevin Myhill 01443 227428 07773 372412 Jane Questle 07970 573804 Del Rees 01443 223470 07792 602653 Jeff Roberts 01656 750631 07801 023372 Adrian Rowe 01446 401942 07704 624442 Marian Sayer 01443 224967 07564 904576 Gina Skelly 07815 161059 Clive Simpson 02920 193966 07988 772488 Mary Tornabene 01446 733787 07582 437397 Yvonne Middlefell 01524 276361 07775 680339

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Ramblers’ Association- Glamorgan Area AGM Saturday 10 November 2018 at 2pm hosted by Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers at the Community Hall, Cornelly Cross, , CF71 7SS

Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers AGM - Friday 2 November The Pagan Room, Duke of Wellington Public House, Cowbridge at 7.30pm

Further details will appear in the Winter 2018/2019 programme, a copy of which will be sent to all members of the Vale of Glamorgan Group during October 2018

COMMITTEE

Chairman Mike Carey 01446 794194 07757 230120 Vice Chairman Gwion Evans 01446 794310 07720 350759 Secretary Mike Holley 01446 774867 07896 334789 Footpaths Officer Peter Lane 01446 751610 07969 366507 Walks Secretary Jean Bispham 02920 531038 07476 898944 Treasurer Peter Lane 01446 751610 07969 366507 Social Secretary Ruth Curle 01446 794100 07966 133389 Publicity and Gwenda Fitzpatrick 01446 751294 07811 503210 Social Media Officers Jackie Brett 02920 794329 07973 636349 Membership Secretary Jane Questle 07970 573804 Walking Environment Ian Fraser 01446 774706 07854 536985 Website Co-ordinators Jeff Roberts 01656 750631 07801 023372 Jane Questle 07970 573804 Committee Member Ray Morgan 01656 660530 07518 771738

Mike Holley, the Secretary, can be contacted by email on [email protected]

The Ramblers Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and . Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW.

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