Winter Walks Programme 2019/2020 Vale of Glamorgan 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. Lunch break during a walk led by Pete Lane in September 2019 from Trefil to the Chartists’ Cave via the disused Cwar Hendre Quarry. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 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. 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 in the days preceding the walk and on the day of the walk. For more information, speak to the walk leader. Ramblers UK Grades - Easy to Strenuous Easy - walks for anyone who does not have mobility difficulty, specific health problems 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 organiser or leader in advance. Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers Local Grades - G1 to G4 G1 = Walking is over fairly level land with some gentle rises and falls. Paths are distinct. G2 = Walking is more demanding with some moderate ascents and descents. Walking is usually along clearly marked paths and tracks. G3 = Walking is more energetic with some fairly steep ascents and descents. Again tracks will normally be distinct, but sometimes rough and stony. G4 = Walking will be quite strenuous with steep and at times rough off-path ascents and descents. The Ramblers’ Association cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury incurred on any walk or other activity. Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers Website - www.ramblers.org.uk/vale-of-glamorgan Facebook - Vale Ramblers Flickr - Vale Ramblers Twitter- ValeRambler 3 WEEKEND, MID-WEEK WALKS AND OTHER EVENTS On the third Sunday of the month at 10am, a 4 to 5 mile walk is offered. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Graig Fawr Circular Leader: Gwion (07720 350759) FRIDAY 11 - SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER Weekend Away in Tenby in Pembrokeshire Leaders: Gina (07815 161059) and Sarah (07817 210916) SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Strenuous (G4) - Mynydd Ddu Leader: Chris (07784 706493) SAME DAY 10am and 1.15pm (10am walk repeated at 1.15pm) The Barn, West Farm, Southerndown, CF32 0PY. SS877739 4.5 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Southerndown and Ogmore by Sea Leaders: Jane (07970 573804) and Jeff (07801 023372) SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 9am End of BST Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 11 miles - Moderate (G3) - Talybont Reservoir to Bryn Leader: Gwion (07720 350759) SAME DAY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 7 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Afan Forest Woodland Leader: Stephen (01443 670796 or 07817 455064) FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 7.30pm The Pagan Room, The Duke of Wellington Public House, Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers Group AGM for members and their partners followed by a ’Get Together’. Members are asked to make every effort to attend. Enquiries: Mike (01446 774867 or 07896 334789) 4 SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER 9.45am Llantwit Major Railway Station 9 miles - Leisurely (G2) - St Donats and Marcross (Figure of Eight) Leader: Vic (07535 350755) TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER 10.30am Fourteen Locks Visitors’ Centre, Newport, NP10 9GN. 7 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Fourteen Locks Circular Leaders: Judy and Mike (07443 524278 or 07896 334789) SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 10am - Five Mile Walk. 2pm - AGM Meeting. Glamorgan Area Ramblers’ Association AGM hosted by Bridgend Ramblers Parc Slip Nature Reserve, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, CF32 0EH. SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Moderate (G3) - Crickhowell Low Level Circular Leaders: Judy and Mike (07443 524278 or 07896 334789) SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Mod/Strenuous (G3/4) - Glyn Tarell Circular, Brecon Beacons Leader: Gwion (07720 350759) SAME DAY 10am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 4/5 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Details to Follow Leader: Del (01443 223470 or 07792 602653) SUNDAY 24 NOVEMBER 9.30am Cowbridge Cattle Market Car Park (Reindeer Parade in Cowbridge) 8 miles - Leisurely (G2) - St Nicholas and St Lythans Leader: Helen L (02920 763382 or 07740 471133) 5 SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Pontyclun, Miskin & Cefn yr Hendy Leader: Gina (07815 161059) TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER 10am Bridgend Life Centre, Angel Street, Bridgend - CF31 4AH 8 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Bridgend to Merthyr Mawr Village Leaders: Jeff (07801 023372) and Jane (07970 573804) SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate (G3) - Penpych and Maerdy Reservoir Leader: Del (01443 223470 or 07792 602653) SAME DAY 10am (Second Sunday of the month not third) Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 5 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Cowbridge Area Leader: Ian (01446 774706 or 07564 343598) SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 7 miles - Leisurely (G2) - St Bride’s Major to Ewenny Priory Leader: Peter (01446 751610 or 07402 106526) THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 7.30pm Pre-Christmas ‘Get Together’ at The Bear Hotel and Public House, Cowbridge Enquiries: Ruth (01446 794100 or 07966 133389) SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER NO WALK ON THIS DAY SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER NO WALK ON THIS DAY 6 WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 11am FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS Meet 11am at Llantwit Major Town Hall Car Park 3-4 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Llantwit Major to the Coast and Back Leader: Gwion (07720 350759) Followed by a ‘Get Together’ hosted by Claire at her home In Llantwit Major. Please bring your own packed lunch and one pound for the mulled wine/soft drinks and mince pies which will be provided. SUNDAY 5 JANUARY 9.30am FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS Llantwit Major Railway Station Car Park 7 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Llantwit Area Leader: Gwenda (01446 751294 or 07811 503210) TUESDAY 7 JANUARY 10am Castleton Community Centre - CF3 2UW - (or street parking close by) 7 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Castleton in Cardiff Leader: Bill (01446 751294 or 07811 503210) SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 6 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Monmouth to King’s Wood Leader: Su (07954 139946) SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate (G3) - Oxwich Bay Leader: Chris (07784 706493) SAME DAY 10am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 4/5 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Details to Follow Leader: Del (01443 223470 or 07792 602653) WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY - NEW YEAR’S DINNER - 7pm for 7.30pm Further details will be circulated nearer the date. Enquiries: Ruth (01446 794100 or 07966 133389) 7 SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Moderate (G3) - Garw Valley Leader: Ian (01446 774706 or 07564 343598) SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 7 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Coychurch, Gilfach & Ridgeway Leader: Peter (01446 751610 or 07402 106526) TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 10am Cosmeston Country Park Car Park, Lavernock Road, Penarth, CF64 5UY. 6 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Cosmeston and Penarth Leader: Ray (01656 660530 or 07518 771738) SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY 10am Eastbrook Railway Station, Dinas Powys 7 miles - Leisurely/Mod (G2/3) - Dinas Powys Salmon Leaps and More Leader: Su (07954 139946) SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 11 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Caldicot Circular Leaders: Jackie (07973 636349) and Shân (07950 369286) SAME DAY 10am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 4/5 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Details to Follow Leader: Del (01443 223470 or 07792 602653) THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 7 for 7.30pm PLANNING MEETING FOR SUMMER 2020 WALKS to be held in the Pagan Room of the Duke of Wellington Pub in Cowbridge. Please email, phone or send details of walks you can lead from May to October 2020, and Wednesday evening walks between the beginning of May 2020 and the end of August 2020, to Jean Bispham. (02920 531038 or [email protected]) 8 SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 9am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 10 miles - Leisurely/Moderate (G2/3) - Two Llans Gower Walk Leaders: Jeff (07801 023372) and Jane (07970 573804) SUNDAY 1 MARCH 9.30am Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 9 miles - Leisurely (G2) - Llandow, Llysworney, Pentre Meyrick & Llangan Leader: Vic (07535 350755) TUESDAY 3 MARCH 10am Sirhowy Country Park Car Park, Newport, NP11 7YD.