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RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION: GROUP WALKS PROGRAMME : 1st Nov 2019 to 30th April 2020

Aberystwyth Start Walk Description Grade Alterernative AlternativeStart Place Grid Ref. Leader(s) / Contact telephone Date, Time and Place /Miles Start Time

Fri 01-Nov-19 02:00 PM On the first & third Mondayof each month, there will be a Leisure Centre, Please ring Anne Anne MacMillan 01970 624475 short leisurely walk of 1 - 3 miles (no stiles) in and 24-48 hrs before the walk so that around Aberystwth, , , Nant yr Arian, Devils Anne can gauge & select the most Bridge and . Refreshments during or at end of suitable walk for the walking walks in local café. group. NOTE: Meeting Times 01:30 PM GMT, 02:00 PM BST Leisure Centre

Sat 02-Nov-19 09:00 AM Climb through forest and cross plateau on mountain B 8 10:00 AM Lay-by on forest road beyond SN 779951 Nick Smart Tel: 07718194639 road to high point of 570m. Good views of Carn Talbontdrain Guest House (~6 km Hyddgen and Pumlumon. Descend by grassy tracks from ). then return along riverside path. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING Leisure Centre

Sat 09-Nov-19 10:00 AM University, Penglais Viewing Point, Consti, Plascrug C+ 6 10:00 AM Leisure CentreSN 594812 Roy Haynes Tel: 01970828914 / Avenue, Circular 07968011590 Leisure Centre

Sun 10-Nov-19 09:00 AM From Trerddol to Moel y Llyn and back againB+ 9 09:30 AM Trerddol Chapel (please park SN 659922 David Billingsley 01970 871057 responsibly in the village) Leisure Centre

Sat 16-Nov-19 09:00 AM A circular walk from Bwlch Nant yr Arian via Bwa Drain B 10 09:30 AM Nant yr Arian, top car park - SN 718813 Alison Smart Tel: 01970 624188 / and the valley, returning via . Short Parking Fee - Card only 07549 528529 but steep descent and ascent to/from the Rheidol. Leisure Centre

Sun 17-Nov-19 09:30 AM Cwmtydu circular: woods, country and some coastB 8 10:30 AM Cwmtydu in front of caféSN 356574 Wyck G Lohman 01545 560499 Leisure Centre

Wed 20-Nov-19 07:30 PM Aberystwyth Ramblers 2019 AGM in to be held in the Waunfawr Hall, Chris & Dwynwen Belsey Tel: Waunfawr Community Hall in Aberystwyth. Speaker Mr Waunfawr, Aberystwyth 07531874360 Eifion Jones, Public Rights of Way Officer, County Council.

Sat 23-Nov-19 08:30 AM 0830 Train (08:52 from Mach) to Morfa Mawddach B 4.5 09:45 AM Morfa Mawddach Station SH 628142 Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / changing trains at Dyfi Junction. Cross the famous 07831 735208 wooden bridge to , ascend to Panorama walk, ascend further to Gellfawr & down to Barmouth via Cell- Fychan. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING & BRING BUS PASS Railway Station Sun 24-Nov-19 09:30 AM A circular walk over common land & old tracks - Banc B 8 10:00 AM Roadside parking by Llyn-yr-Oerfa, SN 728799 Sue Matthews-Fisher Tel: Bwadrain, Banc Creignant Mawr, Troed-yr-Henriw. Ystumtuen. 07534889768 Leisure Centre

Sat 30-Nov-19 09:30 AM The Ceredigion Area AGM will take place at Holy Trinity C 4 10:30 AM SN 457627 Chris Simpson Tel: 01970 636670 Church, Bellvue Gardens, Aberaeron SA46 0BA from 1:00 - 5:00pm. There will be a C-grade walk within the Aeron valley starting from the Church at 10:30am on Saturday 30th November 2019 Leisure Centre

Sat 07-Dec-19 09:00 AM Elan Valley - Caban Coch circular - CONTACT LEADER C+ 8 10:15 AM Elan Valley Visitor CentreSN 928646 Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel IF GOING 01970 820166 Leisure Centre

Sat 14-Dec-19 10:00 AM Circular and then return to 30 Cwm Aur after the C+ 7 10:30 AM Old Railway Station yard car park SN 627755 Jan & Ken Young Tel: 01974 241342 walk for Mince Pies, Cake, Tea and Coffee etc. at Llanilar. / 07812 671335 Leisure Centre

Sat 28-Dec-19 09:45 AM Circular walk from Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian to Blaenmelindwr C+ 7 10:30 AM Bwlch Nant-yr-Arian Visitor SN 718813 Bill & Mary Green Tel: 01970 832663 and . Tea at Visitor Centre after walk. Centre - Parking Fee - Card Only Leisure Centre

Wed 01-Jan-20 10:00 AM Talybont - Bedd Taliesin, Cwm Clettwr and the Nature C+ 6.5 10:15 AM Talybont SquareSN 654891 John Morgan / Chris Hodgson Reserve. Finishing with New Year's Day refreshment at 01970 832525 The White Lion, Talybont Leisure Centre

Sat 11-Jan-20 09:20 AM Take X28 09:30am Bus, Stand 4 to Tre'r Ddol, Walk up C+ 4.5 10:00 AM Bus stop near the Wildfowler Inn, SN 660923 Timothy Cutts / Haydn Foulkes the Cletwr Valley Nature Reserve - Gwar Cwm Uchaf - Tre'r Ddol 01970 617506 ; 01970 828889 Bedd Taliesin - Gwar Cwm Isaf Bus Station

Sat 18-Jan-20 09:30 AM 09.30 bus X28 (stand 4) to Talybont green. Circular walk C+ 7 10:00 AM Talybont green (Ceredigion)SN 655892 Michael and Val Deaville Tel: 01970 East of Talybont with 4 bridges, 2 rivers and 1 Bronze 832937 Age grave. Bus Station

Sun 19-Jan-20 09:00 AM Circular walk from Cwm Llinau up on to Mynydd y B 7 10:00 AM Cwm Llinau near village hall. SH 847078 Penny Miller / Isobelle Mcguinness Cemmaes following Afon Llinau to Waun Llinau Limited parking so be Tel:01970 627379 /01970 612890 returning alongside the wind farm to Talyrnau. considerate.. Leisure Centre

Sat 25-Jan-20 09:55 AM 10:00 am T2 Bus Stand 4 - for a mixed walk of road, C+ 9.5 10:15 AM Talybont Square - SY245ERSN 655891 Stephen Johnson Tel : 07421087707 tracks and paths. starting out 10.25 at Talybont Sq. - Bedd Talisien - Cefngweirog - Coast P - Tre- Taliesin - Ynyscapel - Staylitlle - Talybont. T2 return times 16.20 or 17.15. Bus Station Sat 01-Feb-20 10:00 AM Circular and then Aberystwyth C+ 4 10:30 AM Adjacent to Llanfihangel y SN 665760 Jan & Ken Young Tel: 01974 241342 Ramblers Annual Lunch 2020 at Y Ffarmers 13:00 (pm) Creuddyn Church / Primary / 07812 671335 for 13:30 (pm) School.Free Parking available in Primary School Yard by kind permission of Mrs Mair Gwynne Carruthers (Headteacher) Leisure Centre

Sat 08-Feb-20 08:50 AM 09:00am T2 bus Stand 4 from Aber - Circular walk B 7 09:50 AM Outside Y Plas, Machynlleth SH 745005 Penny Miller Tel: 01970 627379 / starting in Machynlleth following Glyndwr’s way south to SH745005 07732688910 Mynydd Bach. Return via Coed Cae-ty and lanes. Bus ramble to and from Machynlleth. Bus Station

Sat 15-Feb-20 09:30 AM An upland figure of eight (more or less) in the area B 9 10:00 AM Public Layby immediately next to SN 718812 David Billingsley 01970 871057 between and . Nant yr Arian road entrance on A44. Leisure Centre

Sun 16-Feb-20 09:30 AM Moelyllyn and Foel Goch circular B+ 6 10:15 AM Cwm Einion Picnic area (Ystrad SN 707940 Wyck G Lohman 01545 560499 Einion) Leisure Centre

Sat 22-Feb-20 09:50 AM T2 Bus@ 10:00am from Stand 4. A linear walk from C+ 9 10:30 AM Northbound bus stop at SN 696970 Alison Smart Tel: 01970 624188 / Glandyfi to Machynlleth, following part of the Wales (park in nearby lay-by) 07549 528529 Coast Path up the Llyfnant valley to Glaspwll and then climbing to join Glyndwr's Way. Bus Station

Sun 23-Feb-20 09:30 AM Derek Brockway's Dylan Thomas Walk in Newquay C+ 6 10:30 AM The Stone Jetty at Newquay, public SN 390601 Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel along parts of the Dylan Thomas Trail, Jubilee Woods & car parks nearby. 01970 820166 the Coastal Path. Tea available at Dylan's favourite watering hole - The Black Lion Hotel, Newquay. Leisure Centre

Sat 29-Feb-20 07:25 AM 07:35am T2 Bus from Stand 4 - Snowdonia Way Part 3 - B 9 09:23 AM , Hedd Wyn statue at SH 707356 Sue West/Sue Harris Trawsfynydd to Penrhyndeudraeth. Return by T2 Bus. bus stop 01970611805/07443492651 Bus Station

Sun 01-Mar-20 10:00 AM Pen Craig y Pistyll ridge to Bwlch yr adwy and C+ 6.5 10:30 AM Bontgoch river bridgeSN 683862 John Morgan 01970 832525 Moelgolomen. Leisure Centre

Sat 07-Mar-20 09:00 AM Elan Valley VC, round Carn Gafallt, across the Elan to C+ 9.5 10:20 AM Elan Valley Visitor CentreSN 928646 Moira Convery Tel 01970 612998 the Wye Valley Walk, Ochre Cefn, Treheslog Farm, Ty’n- y-Coed , back to the VC - CONTACT LEADER IF GOING Leisure Centre Thur 12-Mar-20 09:30 AM This a figure of 8 walk, firstly along the old Precipice C+ 6.5 10:30 AM Precipice car park ( Saith SH 746212 Iris Richards Tel: 01970 820024 Walk with its spectacular views, lunch on the bank of Groesffordd, Llanfachreth, LL40 Llyn Cynwch before returning to the car park to cross the 2NG) CONTACT LEADER IF road and follow a circuit path of Moel Offrwm. Glorious GOING views in all directions. Leisure Centre

Sat 14-Mar-20 08:30 AM From Aberystwyth take 8:30am train (8:53 Mach) C+ 8 10:05 AM Talybont StationSH 586215 Jacky Cross Tel: 01654 761561 or toTalybont. Then walk coast path, Taith Egryn circuit, 07929 062412 Taly-bont. Return by train or bus. CONFIRM TRAIN TIMES WITH LEADER - Bring Bus Pass for Free Train/BusTravel Railway Station

Sun 15-Mar-20 09:00 AM A 6 mile circular walk from Carreg Castell Cennen with a C+ 6 10:30 AM Castell Carreg Cennen SN 667193 Sue Harris Tel: 07443492651 welcoming tea room at the end of the walk. The route CONTACT LEADER IF GOING taken encircles the spectacular cliff top setting of the castle, and passes through woodland to reach wild moorland with far reaching views. Leisure Centre

Wed 18-Mar-20 09:44 AM Take the 512 bus, stand 2 in Aberystwyth to Borth C+ 4 10:15 AM Borth Lifeboat StationSN 607889 Pat Sani Tel 01970 828018 / Lifeboat Station. Walk a short section of the coastal 07505038474 path, then inland following, lanes, fields and tracks to and Bow Street. The walk will stop for coffee only and finish by lunchtime. Bus Station

Sat 21-Mar-20 10:00 AM A circular walk over some rough and boggy ground, C+ 7 10:30 AM Roadside parking by Llyn Eiddwen. SN 609673 Sue Matthews-Fisher Tel: footpaths & old tracks - Llyn Eiddwen, 07534889768 Windfarm, Hafod Ithel. Leisure Centre

Sun 22-Mar-20 09:30 AM A circular walk to Pen Pumlumon Fawr C+ 5 10:00 AM Eisteddfa Gurig - CAR PARK FEE - SN 798841 Iris Richards Tel: 01970 820024 and back to Eisteddfa Gurig. £5.00 Leisure Centre

Sat 28-Mar-20 08:25 AM 0830 train Aberystwyth to Dyffryn Ardudwy changing at C+ 9 10:10 AM Dyffryn Ardudwy StationSH 582233 Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / Dyfi Junc (0852 from Mach). Walk Dyffryn to Harlech 07831 735208 inland via Llanbedr. 1428 or 1629 train back. BRING BUS PASS & CONTACT LEADER FOR WEATHER & TRAVEL INFO. Railway Station

Sun 29-Mar-20 09:15 AM From Pontarfynach upstream to the source of the Afon C+ 6 10:00 AM Pontarfynach small car park (with SN 739769 Michael and Val Deaville Tel: 01970 Mynach, and its tributaries, returning on the Mal Evans toilets) behind Sarah Bunton's 832937 Way. Chocolates. Leisure Centre Sat 04-Apr-20 09:20 AM 9.30 am X28 Bus from Stand 4 to Talybont Village B 9 10:00 AM Talybont Village GreenSN 655892 Bill & Mary Green Tel: 01970 832663 Green. Talybont to Aberystwyth Walk via Borth. The first part of the walk to Borth can be walked as a 4 mile grade C+ with return to Aberystwyth on the 512 Bus. Coastal Path walk from Borth to Aberystwyth. Bus Station

Sat 11-Apr-20 08:15 AM 08:30 Train, changing @Dyfi Jnct, arriving Barmouth B 6 08:40 AM Machynlleth Railway StationSH 744013 Sue Harris Tel: 07443492651 09:59. Walk the foothills above Barmouth, & ascend Dinas Oleu, The Slabs, the upland pasture & the Cerrig Arthur stone circle. Ascend an ancient way 1115 ft, descend to Bwlch-y- & paths to Barmouth Railway Station

Sun 12-Apr-20 09:00 AM A circular walk from NT car park at Nantmor up Cwm B+ 7.5 11:00 AM NT car park at Nantmor SH 597462 Isobelle McGuinness Tel 01970 Bychan to Llyn Dinas, Beddgelert and back along the 612890 / 07751383716 Aberglaslyn pass. Leisure Centre

Thur 16-Apr-20 09:40 AM Bus Ramble - T1 bus from Stand 7 to . B 11 10:03 AM Llanrhystud , Black Lion Public SN 538697 Sue Harris / Christine Branson Tel: Linear walk along the Coastal Footpath from House. 07443492651 Llanrhystud - Aberystwyth. Lovely coastal views. Steep descent of Allt-Wen at the end of the walk. Refreshments at Cafe Tan, Aberystwyth Fire Station Bus Station

Sat 18-Apr-20 09:15 AM Joint with Cambrian Soc. From Maesnant NE to C+ 10 10:15 AM Parking alongside the road towards SN 774878 Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / Hengwm valley. Then gradual ascent to reach Bugeilyn. & near Maesnant . 07831 735208 Thence NW to Llyn Cwm Byr & Taren y Bwlch Gwyn & eventually emerging into the Hyddgen valley & back to Maesnant. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING Leisure Centre

Sun 19-Apr-20 08:30 AM Hills south of Glantwmyn, via Darowen and Abercegir, B 10 09:30 AM On minor road off A470 in SH 821045 Jacky Cross Tel: 01654 761561 or including visit to Fron Goch iron age hillfort. CONTACT Glantwmyn (Cemmaes Road). 07929 062412 LEADER IF GOING Leisure Centre

Sat 25-Apr-20 09:00 AM From Cardigan on the river path via the Teifi Marsh C+ 7.5 10:30 AM Carpark in Quay Street in SN 175459 Moira Convery Tel 01970 612998 Reserve and the Gorges Path to Cilgerran. Return by a Cardigan. Charges apply different route in the Reserve. Mainly flat but some steep slopes and steps. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING Leisure Centre RAMBLERS TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WALKS

WALKS MAY BE MODIFIED AT LEADER'S DISCRETION * BUSES LEAVE FROM ABERYSTWYTH NEXT TO THE RAILWAY STATION - CHECK BUS STAND NOS AND TIMES WITH LEADER MEETING PLACE. Unless otherwise indicated the meeting place is in the Car Park, Plas Crug Leisure Centre, Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth - Grid Ref: SN594812 TRAVEL. Meeting centrally will ensure that the number of cars taken can be reduced and possibly provide transport for those without cars. If you do not have private transport, please contact the leader who may be able to arrange transport. WALK GRADES 'A' Strenuous. Experience of hill walking desirable. Will involve steep ascents and descents; mileages shown should not be taken as an indication of effort. 'B' Moderate. May involve steep ascents, descents and rough/wet or boggy ground, but not prolonged. 'C' Flat or gentle gradients. 'D' Easy walks taken at a slow pace. '+' or '-' added to above indicates harder (+) or easier (-) variations of the walk grade. WALKS MAY BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, accident, illness etc, walkers are advised to check with Leader's prior to the walk to confirm that the walk is taking place to avoid disappointment and unnecessary journey's etc FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. On short walks please bring a snack and a drink. On longer walks, bring sufficient food and drink for the day. All routes will be muddy and rough, so suitable footwear must be worn (stout shoes or walking boots). Waterproof clothing is essential and is best carried in a small rucksack. LEADERS’ RESPONSIBILITY. Leaders may refuse to take on their walks any person who does not appear fit enough for the proposed route or who is not properly equipped for the conditions. If in doubt consult the Leader or another contact on the list. FIRST AID. A First Aid kit is carried by Leaders but no medication, ointment or spray is available. Leader's to provide map or route details to Back Markers prior to walk (except in case of Joint Recce) NO DOGS PLEASE. On all walks we are likely encounter sheep and, therefore the Group requests walkers not to bring their dogs, trained assistance dogs excepted. MEMBERSHIP. Non-members are welcome on Ramblers’ walks but are asked to join the Association after 3 walks.

THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY INCURRED DURING THESE WALKS.