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.
Please:
do not attend the walk/cycle ride if you are feeling unwell
bring all equipment you may need with you (including food, sufficient water, appropriate clothing, first aid kit, hand sanitiser). Use hand sanitiser regularly including after touching gates and stiles.
We welcome dogs on our walks (unless specifically stated in the walk description), but please remember that you are responsible for keeping your dog under effective control at all times. It is now an offence in England and Wales for dogs to chase or cause disturbance to any livestock and there are significant penalties for doing so.
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.
Thank you! We really look forward to seeing everyone!
Saturday 3 October
Fairwood and Clyne
Brian is leading us today on a walk combining both urban and rural.
From Sketty, we head to the seafront, then through Clyne Park up to Clyne Common. Over the common, we will pass Fairwood Pond before the route takes us down to the Railway Inn (a chance for a quick stop??) and through Clyne woods back to the start.
Details: 8 miles, moderate, mostly tarmac paths.
Meet: 10am @ the small car park at the top of Sketty Lane (under the trees to the left of the roundabout) ///:minus.racing.magic
The car park is usually full but on road parking is available on nearby Derwen Fawr Rd and Rhyd-y-Defaid drive, please allow extra time to park.
Contact: Brian 07443645018
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 10 October
Whiteford Lighthouse
A chance to take advantage of the low tide to visit Whiteford Lighthouse, the only wave-swept cast-iron tower of this size in Britain. Starting from Broughton car park, we will walk along the full length of the beach and out across the rocks to the lighthouse. Then we will cross the end of Berges Island to the bird hide for views across the wide expanses of Landimore Marsh. We return through Whiteford Burrows and along the coast path past the limestone cliffs of Cwm Ivy Tor to Broughton.
Details: 9 miles, moderate. Uneven wet rocks to the lighthouse.
Meet: To leave 10 am from Broughton Burrows Car Park (£5 charge, think cash only). Nearest post code SA3 1JL, grid ref SS416926, ///aliens.supposed.ooze.
Contact: Sue 07792 076402
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 18 October
Builth Wells walk
Join Lee as we explore the area around Builth Wells. The route follows the scenic Wye Valley Trail out of the town for a few miles on undulating lanes and paths. Eventually we reach lovely open moorland on Banc y Celyn hill with superb views. The route from here continues on good paths, following a hilltop road before dropping down to the picturesque 8 acre upland fishing lake of Pant y Llyn sitting at 1400 ft above sea level. From here, it's downhill walking on paths and lanes back to Builth Wells.
Details: 11 miles, moderate
Meet: To start walking10am@ the Groe car park, Builth Wells. It is £5 to park all day. ///skyrocket.blankets.bongo
Contact: Lee 07462856877
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 24 October
Cwm Clydach Circular
Jenny is leading us today on this 9 mile circular walk. From teh start point, the route follows the wooded Lower Clydach Valley before returning via higher ground of Mynydd Carnllechart and Mynydd Gellionnen.
Details: 9 miles moderate
Meet: 10am@Cwm Clydach Visitors' Carpark, Craig Cefn Parc. Grid ref: 683026, ///vesting.diver.tickles
Contact: Jenny 07468745044
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 1 November
Pen-y-fan to Garwnant
Join Wendy and Geraint for a linear walk along the long spur from Corn Du towards Merthyr, high above the Taf Fawr and Taf Fechan valleys. We’ll meet at Garwnant and catch the bus to Storey Arms, then climb Corn Du and Pen-y-fan before continuing gently downhill along Craig Gwaun Taf, Rhiw yr Ysgyfarnog, Graig Fan Ddu and Bwlch Gwyn before dropping back to Garwnant. From Pen-y-fan it should be downhill all the way!
Details: 11 miles, moderate
Meet: 9.30 am @ Garwnant Visitor Centre car park, 4 miles N of the A465/A470 junction N of Merthyr (grid ref. SO 002 131, What3words outlines.conducted.study, CF48 2HU, parking charge £5). We’ll walk to the bus stop to catch the bus to Storey Arms.
Contact: Geraint 07767 157514
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 7 November
Morning - Tour of Brecon Mountain Rescue Team HQ
Members of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team have kindly offered to show us around their Brecon HQ on the morning of Saturday 7 November. They will give a presentation about how they operate and show us their coordination equipment at the base. It’s great to know that Mountain Rescue volunteers are there whenever we go walking and this is a chance to find out how it all works.
Meet: 10.30 am @the Brecon MRT base, Unit 29, Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate, Brecon LD3 8LA.
The turning into the industrial estate is on the right as you drive from Storey Arms to Brecon on the A470, shortly after the 40 mph begins. Turn right at the junction, then first left, go round a right-hand bend slightly uphill, turn left at the top and the base is first on the right. Please park at the bottom of the drive – there is no parking in the base.
Afternoon - Walk on Mynydd Illtud
After lunch (you can either bring a packed lunch, eat in Brecon or at the Mountain Centre), we will head off above Libanus to explore Mynydd Illtud with Wendy and Geraint. We’ll follow the Three Rivers Ride down to Libanus then climb to Y Gaer Iron Age hillfort before visiting a standing stone and the site of Llanilltud church on the way back to the Mountain Centre.
Details: 5.5 miles, moderate.
Meet: 2pm @ the Mountain Centre (National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus grid ref. SN 977 262, /// bookings.blush.toys, LD3 8ER)
Contact: Geraint 07767 157514
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 29 November
North Gower Walk
Join Steve and Julia as we explore some of the lesser known gems of north gower. The walk route, initially on inland paths, includes the ruins of Llanmadoc school before heading into Cheriton, along Burry Pill and through farmland, passing Samson's Jack standing stone. We then join the coast path at Weobley Castle before following it back to Cwm Ivy.
Please bring a packed lunch. Dogs on short leads as a lot of the route includes farmland.
Details: 7 miles, moderate.
Meet: 10am@ Whiteford Beach car park in Cwm Ivy GR SS 440 935, GPS 51.619,-4.255 , ///sundial.earlobe.landlady
Contact: Steve Robson 07758 468212 and Julia Robson 07881 307548
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
A peek at upcoming walks....
Sat 14 November - walk - Leslie and Nigel
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.