We want you to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably. Please ensure you have appropriate clothing for the walk (proper walking boots, and warm and waterproof clothing - including gloves, hat and scarf in the colder months) and bring a packed lunch and water with you. Please bear in mind that on high level and exposed walks it can be much colder than you expect in the hills, even in the summer, so please bring sufficient warm and water resistant clothing with you to be prepared for this. You must wear a cycle helmet on bike rides.
If you have any doubt about what to bring or whether the walk/cycle/activity is suitable for you, the contact details for the walk leaders are at the end of each walk listing and they will be happy to advise you.
Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately equipped for the walk/cycle ride you are attending and that you participate in any event at your own risk. Please enjoy our beautiful countryside and coastline responsibly.
As always, a massive thank you to all our walk leaders!
Booking
It is really helpful if you let us know in advance that you are attending a walk so that the walk leader has details of numbers/who is attending. This can be done up to the day before by contacting Geraint via WhatsApp or text (07767157514). You will just need to give your name and which walk you wish to attend.
Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus has not gone away. Please continue to walk responsibly to ensure your own safety and that of others.
On the walk/cycle ride:
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell
Bring all equipment you need with you (including food, appropriate clothing, first aid kit, hand sanitiser) and try not to share items with others. Please use hand sanitiser regularly especially after touching gates and stiles.
After the walk/cycle ride:
If you develop any coronavirus symptoms soon after the walk or have a positive lateral flow test, please let us know so that we can alert others who were on the walk.
Thank you! We really look forward to seeing everyone!
Saturday 31 May
Central Brecon Beacons: Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big
Join Geraint and Wendy for this magnificent high-level walk along the main Brecon Beacons escarpment. We’ll begin by catching the 0941 T4 bus from Brecon to Storey Arms, then we’ll climb Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and finally Fan y Big before dropping down the long gentle ridge of Cefn Cyff and returning to Brecon by fields and quiet lanes. We should get back to Brecon between 4.30 and 5.30 pm.
Details: 11 miles, strenuous
Meet: 9.30 am @ the bus stands in the centre of Brecon on Heol Gouesnou, near Morrisons (grid ref. SO 048 284, /// softest.solution.triangles), ready to catch the T4 bus at 0941. Parking is available nearby at The Watton and Alexandra Road car parks.
Contact : Geraint 07767157514
To book, text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Saturday 7 June
Hay on Wye Linear walk
Malcolm and Julie are leading this scenic linear walk from Hay-on-Wye to Talgarth. From Hay, we follow the Offa’s Dyke path and climb to the trig point on Hay Bluff, before descending to the Gospel Pass. We will then ascend to Twmpa, continue along the escarpment past the trig point on Rhos Dirion. We descend via Rhiw Cwnstab to Llanelieu, where we will visit the Church and the "whipping tree”.
We will then return to Talgarth via farmland and a short descent through woodland. Weather permitting we will be afforded fine views of the Beacons, Epynt, Wye Valley and Radnorshire hills.
The walk is on mostly good paths but likely to be wet and muddy in a few places.
Details: 13.4 miles, strenuous (Ascent : 850m / 2,800 feet)
Meet: 9am @ Talgarth car park (free parking). Grid Reference: OL13 SO1528933708 ///pizzeria.cove.fussy
We will walk to Talgarth NatWest bus stop in time to catch the 09.26 service to Hay on Wye, arriving Hay 09.43. Bus fare ‘from £2.40’ but free with a bus pass if you have one.
Contact : Malcolm
To book, text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Saturday 14 June
Bike Ride - Pontlliw and Craig Cefn Park circuit
Join Jenny as we head out on our bikes! The ride is designed with different meet points to be suitable for those who want a shorter ride as well as those who would like more of a challenge.
Starting from either Blackpill, Dunvant or Gowerton the route takes us up the full length of the Clyne Valley cycle path to Pontlliw. There is an option to stop and make your own way back to Swansea from there for a shorter ride (there is a cafe at Pontlliw Garden Centre which we will be passing).
From Pontlliw, the ride will then continue up the hill giving fantastic views across north Gower from the top. We will then continue along quiet lanes through Velindre to Rhyd-y-Pandy and then down to Craig Cefn Park. The hills out of Pontlliw and Velindre are steep but we will walk up and stop regularly to re-group. Please note that this section of the ride is on-road where there will be some traffic. At Craig Cefn Park we return to off-road tarmac cycle paths and follow the Swansea Valley cycle path back to Swansea and then along the seafront to Blackpill from where you can return to your start point. We will stop for lunch at the Forge Community Centre, Clydach where there is a cafe as well as a small park.
Please ensure that all bikes are in good working order! Helmets mandatory.
Please indicate when you book where you intend to join the ride so we know to look out for you and whether you plan to complete the circular route or turn round at Pontlliw.
Details: Total distance - Blackpill - Pontlliw - Craig Cefn Park circular - 28 miles approx
Distances one way to Pontlliw:
From Blackpill - 10 miles
From Dunvant - 7 miles
From Gowerton - 5 miles
Meet: Start times:
9.30am from car park, bottom of Clyne Valley cycle path, Blackpill W3W: hits.views.cliff
9.45am from Dunvant car park on cycle path W3W: towns.goals.losses
10am at Gorwydd Road car park, Gowerton. W3W: woke.late.filer
Contact: Jenny 07468 745044
To Book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514 (please specify where you are joining and whether you are doing the full route or stopping at Pontlliw)
Saturday 21 June
South Gower linear coast walk
Join Janet and Dave on this linear walk as we head from Port Eynon along the stunning South Gower coast to Rhossili. The plan is to get the bus (Rhossili bus start time from Swansea bus station 9.05am - other bus times to pick up on route to follow) to Port Eynon to start the walk, and catch it back from Rhossili.
Details: 8 miles, moderate
Meet: TBC - Port Eynon; bus times to follow
Contact : Janet and Dave
To book, text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 29 June
The Merthyr Riot Ramble
Join Richard as we delve into the fascinating history of the Merthyr Rising of 1831; said to be the first time that a red flag was flown as a symbol of workers' protest.
After visiting a couple of locations associated with the Merthyr Rising in the Town Centre, the route takes us to Cyfarthfa Castle, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year! We will then head along the river through the lovely Taf Fechan Nature Reserve, and on to explore Morlais Castle and Vaynor Church. From there, we pick up the Taff Trail and return to the start point via the Cyfarthfa Ironworks.
Details: 11 miles, moderate
Meet: 10am @ Castle St Car Park, Merthyr Tydfil (not the multi storey). Free parking on Sundays. Grid Ref:SO049064; /// cover.toned.dirt; Nearest postcode: CF47 8JD
Contact : Richard 07986562584
To book, text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 6 July
Eastern Brecon Beacons: Carn Pica, Waun Rydd, Pencelli and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Join Wendy and Geraint for a circuit in the eastern Brecon Beacons. From Talybont-on-Usk, we’ll follow the Taff Trail, partly along the line of the Brinore Tramroad, to Talybont Reservoir then climb, steeply in places, to Carn Pica and Waun Rydd. From there we’ll descend the long spur of Gist Wen, high above Cwm Cwareli and Cwm Oergwm, past Bryn to Pencelli, where we may have a quick stop for refreshments at the Royal Oak. From there it’s a delightful stroll along the canal towpath back to Talybont-on-Usk.
Details: 12 miles, strenuous
Meet: starting @10 am from the parking area at Henderson Hall, Talybont-on-Usk (grid ref: SO 112 228, /// stay.canoe.mural).
Contact: Geraint 07767157514
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
A peek at upcoming walks....
12 July - Peris
9 August - Sue - Kidwelly/Burry Port
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.