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 12 April
Alternative route to Llyn y Fan Fach
Join Richard as we head over to Llyn y fan Fach via a different route. We will head over Garreg Llwyd and Foel Fraith, cross the Twrch Fechan, and onto the ridge above Llyn y Fan Fach. We return to the start point via Carreg yr Ogof and the Beacons Way.
Details: 12 miles strenuous
Meet: 10am@ Herberts Quarry Car Park on the Brynaman-Llangadog road (Grid Ref:SN733187, ///wasps.absorbs.mixture)
Contact: Richard 07986562584
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 26 April
Inland Paths of Western Gower
Starting at Knelston we will walk via Burry to Burry Green and then follow the Stembridge Valley to Cheriton. We will then ascend Llanmadoc Hill and head towards Rhossili Down via Llangennith. We follow the lower slopes of Rhossili Down to pick up the Gower Way which will take us back to Knelston via Llanddewi. The route provides great views throughout.
Details: 10 miles Moderate
Meet: To start walking @10am from the entrance to Knelston Primary School
Grid Ref: 469889, ///: backyards.opened.rewarded
Contact: Jenny 07468 745044
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Please note - this walk is designed to allow bus transport to/from start of walk using the 118 bus which leaves Quadrant Bus Station at 9:05 or Killay Square at 9.25 and arrives Knelston 9:51. Alight from bus at Knelston garage. We will aim to get the 16:12 bus back from Knelston which we should manage easily but there is also a bus at 17:11 if we are delayed. Parking at Knelston is limited. There is a lay-by for several cars opposite the garage. There are also a few spaces at the top of Trumpet Lane which is a small lane on the right immediately after Knelston Church. People may wish to consider parking their car near the bus route, eg at Upper Killay, and then taking the bus to Knelston.
Friday 2 to Monday 5 May
May Day Trip
We will be exploring the west wales coast path on this weekend stay in Gilfach-yr-Halen. You will need to book your own accommodation. Contact Geraint if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp group for this trip.
Saturday 10 May
Southerndown Circular
Thank you to Gill who is leading us today. The varied and scenic route will take in Ogmore Castle, St Brides and Dunraven. There will be a variety of terrain, including coast, cliffs, woodland, moorland, farm tracks and village lanes. Dogs on short leads please due to the close proximity to young lambs and cattle.
Details: 8 miles, moderate
Meet: 10am @ at the parking area on the B4524 between St Brides and Ogmore. This is immediately after West Farm Coastal Resort on the left and is free. Car sharing is advised.
Contact: Gill 07534 687379
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 24 May
Parc Slip and Ogwr Ridgeway
From the visitor centre at Parc Slip nature reserve, we’ll climb up to the Ogwr Ridgeway and follow this over Mynydd Baedan and Mynydd Ty-talwyn. We descend again down Cwm Craigyraber, then skirt old opencast workings with the option to visit the Bedford Ironworks. Finally we return through the nature reserve with the possibility of visiting the tea shop at the end.
Details: 10 miles, moderate.
Meet: to start walk @ 10am, Parc Slip Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Fountain Road, Tondu. Grid ref SS881842, ///wiring.foggy.shrub, nearest post code CF32 0EH (satnav may direct you on to New Road, you need to be on Fountain Road (signposted Fountain)) .
Contact: Sue 07792 076402
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
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
A peek at upcoming walks....
Sat 17 May - Lee
25 May - Sue
7/8 June - Malcolm and Julie
6 July - Geraint - eastern beacons
12 July - Peris
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.