GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Cymdeithas Parc Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Park Society www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org GUIDED WALKS AND EVENTS SUMMER 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 Summer 2018 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 incase a leader comes forward. In case you have missed out - we are now running a booking system for our talks in the Bear in Crickhowell due to lots of people wanting to attend. They are still free to members but it is advisable to book. Details are sent out to members prior to any of our talks. AGM. This will be held at Castell Carreg Cennen on Saturday June 23rd. The papers will be sent out soon giving members an opportunity to visit the Castle as well as attending the A.G.M. Walking Festivals Remember you need to book: www.crickhowellfestival.com An autumn weekend September 14- 16th www.fforestfawrgeopark.org.uk The geofest runs from 19th May to 3rd June. Check it out. We have a joint walk with fforestfawr on May 28th & 1st June- no charge for BBPS members www.elanvalley.org.uk/events/info We have joint walks with Elan Valley Trust on september 7th and 9th Hay on Wye is about to be revived. It will be October 12-14th. Give them your support. Footpath Volunteers BBPS have a group of volunteers who go out with the National Park to repair footpaths and help with conservation. If you may be interested contact [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 and 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)and The Society is planning to be fully compliant with the new data protection regulations (GDPR) that come into force May 25th and all members should have been informed of this. 2 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 JUNE 2018 Geofest & Archaeology Double Duo Date & Craig y Ddinas car park Pontneddfechan 01/06/2018 10:00am-4:30pm Time SN 911079 OL12 Level Moderate A morning walk of about 7km, probably to Sgwd Dist. 10km 6miles Gwladus. Followed at 1.30pm by an afternoon of archaeology (pre-historic & industrial) & geology Ascent around Craig y Ddinas with archaeologist Edith Evans Leader Dilys Harlow of Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust & geologist 01454775731 Contact Alan Bowring of Fforest Fawr Geopark, free for BBPS members. Come for both or just one. The Bryn and Carn Pica Date & Henderson Hall Talybont 02/06/2018 10:00am-5:00pm Time SO113228 OL12/13 Level Strenuous A gentle start from Talybont up the Henry Vaughan Dist. 19km (12 miles) Trail, before heading north over the river and through woods and fields, before breaking out onto the Ascent 2700 ft moorland up to the Bryn with its fabulous views. Then Leader David Thomas along the east side of Cwm Oergwm, before turning Contact towards Carn Pica. Quite a steep descent down to the reservoir, cross the dam and return. Walk Leaders Day Date & TBC 03/06/2018 10:00am-3:30pm Time TBC Level Moderate TBC Dist. Ascent Leader Walk Support Contact 0000000000000 Amble around the Nedd Fechan Date & Blaen Llia Car Park 06/06/2018 10:00am-2:00pm Time SN927 164 OL12 Level Energetic Starting from the Car Park we following the Beacons Dist. 7 miles Way along the Sarn Helen before branching off to a farm Dyffryn Nedd, we return across open land and Ascent 400 feet tracks back to Blaen Llia. Very few stiles and mostly Leader Ian Rowat on tracks, only one boggy section. Contact 07794939944 Moorland & Mountains New Car park approx 1m south of Cray Reservoir on Date & 08/06/2018 10:00am-4:00pm A4067 Time SN 871196 OL 12 Level Energetic An open moorland & mountain circular walk, gradually Dist. 18km/11m ascending to Heol Senni, Yr Allt & Fan Gyhirych. Return via Fforest Fawr and a disused rail track. If Ascent 725m 2400ft unsure of start please contact walkleader Leader Phil & Stuart Phil O'Shea. Dwr Cymru are carrying out remedial Contact 07912943881 works in the area. 3 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Torpantau and Four Peaks Date & Upper Blaen-y-glyn Car Park 09/06/2018 9:30am-5:30pm Time SO 056 176 OL12 Level Strenuous A great ridge-line day with southern, anticlockwise Dist. 17km (10.6 miles) circuit of the central beacons taking in Fan-y-big, Cribyn, Penyfan and Corn Du. Ascent 1000m Leader Iau Counsell Contact 07976697495 Three Peaks Date & Upper Neuadd car park (last on left) 10/06/2018 10:00am-3:30pm Time SO035173 OL12 Level Energetic Fairly gentle ascent to Fan y Big, bypass Cribyn, Dist. 14.5km 9m steep ascent to Pen y Fan then loop across to Corn Du and back via the Graig Fan Ddu ridge. Energetic Ascent due to Pen y Fan ascent but all at a moderate pace. Leader Peter Robbins Contact 07443119004 Above Brecon and back along the Usk in time for Tea Date & Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon LD3 7EW 13/06/2018 10:00am-3:00pm Time SO 045283 OL 12 Level Moderate From Theatr walk along Usk and over bridge then up Dist. 13.5 km, 8.3 miles only hill at WW pace with many views of the town then of Black Mountains and Beacons. Coffee and Lunch at Ascent max 284 m, 91 ft Cantref and Llanfrynach churches. Take you pick of Leader nic groombridge Tea shops at finish. Contact 7711604142 ILLUSTRATED TALK:Waterway Reflections and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Date & The Bear, Crickhowell 13/6/2018 7.30pm-9:00pm Time Level Andrew Stumpf of the Canal & River Trust will reflect Dist. on what he has learned over a 40 year career and what that means for the Brecon and Monmouthshire Ascent Canal. The Canal is already one of the most popular Leader Janet Callear attractions in the National Park yet almost half Contact 01874 636116 remains unrestored. Is there a case for restoration? Llanthony for 2 ridges Date & Llanthony car park 15/06/2018 10:00am-4:30pm Time GR SO 289278 OL13 Level Energetic We head north and cross the Afon Hondu to Sychtre; Dist. 19km 12m ascend a track to meet the Beacons Way and walk south to the Revenge Stone where we descend and Ascent cross to Hatterrall Hill for a return via Offa’s Dyke. Leader jill taylor Contact 01873840668 4 GUIDED WALKS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 Circular Walk from Cwm Du Date & Cwmdu village hall (£1 per car) 16/06/2018 9:30am-6:00pm Time GR SO 180239 OL13 Level Strenuous This challenging walk includes the hills and ridges of Dist.