Summer Walks Programme 2018 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. John Moore led thirty four Vale of Glamorgan 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 Cowbridge Town Hall Car Park 8 miles - Leisurely - Barry Knap through Porthkerry to Rhoose 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 Llandough 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 Llantwit Major 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, Southerndown 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 Llanbradach, Linear Walk to Caerphilly Leader: Gwion Evans (01446 794310 or 07720 350759) WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 7pm Maes y Ffynon Road, Bonvilston 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, Gwent 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 COLWINSTON - 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 Aberthaw 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 St Athan 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