Walk: Talywain to Cwmtillery Lakes. 19km/12miles, 700m/2300ft ascent (Moderate)
2024-01-21 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join Sara on this moderate walk of 19km/12miles with 700m/2300ft ascent.
The walk will take us on an old drovers road from Talywain, skirting around Coety Mountain to Cwmtillery Lakes taking in Mynydd James on the way. It’s mainly on good tracks.
We’ll start at 9.30am from Talywain Rugby Club car park. OS Explorer map 152, grid reference SO258044.

Walk: Mynydd Fforest and surrounding hills. 26km/16.5miles, 700m/2300ft ascent (Hard)
2024-01-28 09:30 - 17:00
Join Ralph on this 26km/16.5miles hard walk taking in the hills of Mynydd Fforest, Cefn Llwydiart, Cefn Clawdd, Twyn Y Post, Fforest Brycheiniog and Llandyfalle Hill. Total ascent 700m/2300ft following mainly good paths.
Please bring a headtorch.
We will start at 9.30am OS Explorer Map 188, grid reference SO117377 at Brechfa Pool.

Walk: Pengenffordd to Grwyne Fawr Bothy. 21km/13miles, 840m/2770m ascent (Hard)
2024-02-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Pengenffordd car park
Join Nia for a hard walk starting at Pengenffordd heading onto Y Grib and moving North East 713m to the Grwyne Fawr Bothy. Nia has recommended that walkers aim to bring some rubbish bags with them so a tidy up of the bothy can be done if needed. The return leg of the walk will be via Pen Y Gadair Fawr and Waun Fach.
We’ll start at Pengenffordd car park at 9am. There is a £2 honesty box for parking.
OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO174296.

Night walk: Blorenge
2024-02-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Keeper’s Pond Car Park, Blorenge, SO254107
Join us for a 4 mile night time walk around the top of the Blorenge.
We will meet at the Keepers Pond Car Park for 7pm. OS Explorer Map OL 13, grid reference SO254107.
Head torches essential.

Walk: Great Cwm Horseshoe. 18km/11.2miles, 840m/2755ft ascent (Moderate)
2024-02-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Crickhowell, High School / Leisure Centre Car Park
Our walk, which begins from the High School / Leisure Centre car park in Crickhowell (9:30am. OS Explorer map OL13, grid reference SO 216185) is essentially a high-level walk rising to and around the rim of the Great Cwm (Cwm Mawr in Welsh). This large, steep-sided bowl is cut into the south-western aspect of the Pen Allt Mawr / Pen Cerrig Calch massif of the Black Mountains. It’s best seen from the village of Bwlch to the west.
We will walk out of Crickhowell following the Beacons Way as it makes its way around the southwest side of the massif and across the bottom of the Great Cwm until we are able to ascend the ridge known as Bryniog. This will take us to the subsidiary summit of Pen Gloch-y-pibwr before eventually reaching Pen Allt-mawr summit (719m). From here we will turn to walk towards Pen Cerrig-calch (701m). We will hopefully have great views in all directions. After briefly touching the trig point on Pen Cerrig-calch we will begin our descent by briefly skirting part of the rim of the Great Cwm before heading down over Darren to Cwm Cumbeth, which we will then follow back into Crickhowell.
Although we do not anticipate it will be needed, please bring your head torch.

Walk: Fforest Fawr circular. 21km/13miles, 1000m/3000ft ascent (Moderate/Hard)
2024-02-18 09:30 - 17:00
Join Mark for this moderate to hard walk through Fforest Fawr to Castell Coch, on to Garth Woods and Garth Hill and back across the valley where we’ll take in part of the Taff Trail and Craig Yr Allt before returning to the start. The walk is 21km/13miles with 1000m/3000ft of ascent. Expect muddy paths but good views if clear.
We’ll meet for a 9.30am start in the Fforest Fawr car park. OS Explorer 151, grid reference ST142838.

Walk: Around the upper Afon Honddu. 26km/16miles, 1195m/3625ft ascent (Hard)
2024-02-25 09:30 - 17:00
Join Ralph for a walk around the upper Afon Honddu. We’ll start from Pen yr Heol under the northern escarpment of the Blacks. The route circles the upper Honddu Valley via Bird House, Twyn Talycefn, Blacksmith’s Anvil, Capel Y Ffin, The Vision, Hay Bluff and Twmpa. The walk will cover 26km/16 miles with a total ascent of 1195m/3625ft ascent.
Meet at at 9.30am from the chapel at Pen yr Heol, a dead end lane above Felindre on the northern edge of the Blacks. Parking is on the grass verge adjacent to the chapel grounds. Do not park beyond the gate further up the lane.
OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO209358.
You are advised to bring a head torch.
Please let Ralph know if you intend to join the walk.

Walk: Around Abergavenny. 17km/10 miles, 600m/1968ft ascent (Easy)
2024-02-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Abergavenny, Byefield Lane Car Park
Join Gareth on this walk where we’ll take in Llanfoist, The Blorenge via the tramways, Keepers Pond and the escarpment overlooking Cwm Craf and Abergavenny before descending to the Punchbowl. We’ll then drop down to the canal retracing our footsteps back to Abergavenny.
We’ll meet at 10am the bottom of the Byefield Lane car park, Tudor Street, Abergavenny by the entrance to Linda Vista Gardens.
Grid reference SO296140.
Although we expect to finish before dark it’s good practice to carry a head torch.
Please let Gareth know if you intend to join this walk.

Walk: St Briavels. 16km/10 miles (Short/easy)
2024-03-03 10:00 - 17:00
Join Jen on this 10 mile undulating walk from St Briavels following Forest of Dean and Offa’s Dyke footpaths.
We’ll start at 10am behind the Youth Hostel.
OS Explorer Maps OL14, grid reference SO 559046.

Night walk: to be announced
2024-03-14 19:00 - 22:00
Details to be announced.

Walk: Henrhyd Falls to Sinc Giedd. 22km/13.5miles, 800m/2600ft ascent (Hard)
2024-03-17 09:30 - 17:00
Mark will lead us on this hard walk of 22km/13.5miles and 800m/2600ft ascent starting with the spectacular Henrhyd Falls before making our way westwards to ascend Cribarth. We’ll make our way over to the remote Sinc Giedd feature before returning via Craig Y Nos to the start point.
Rough ground and paths.
We’ll start at 9.30am from the Henrhyd Falls car park (free) near Coelbren. OS Explorer Map OL12, grid reference SN853121.

Walk: Pumlumon. 25km/15.5miles, 1094m/3590ft ascent (Hard)
2024-03-24 09:45 - 17:00
Ralph will lead us on this linear walk of 25km/15.5miles over Pumlumon and Nant Y Moch Skyline to the west shore of Nant Y Moch reservoir. Total ascent 1094m/3590ft.
Car shuffles will be arranged nearer the time.
We’ll start at 9.45am at the Landrover track opposite Lle’r-Neuaddau Farm.
OS Explorer Map 213, grid reference SN 758847.

Walk: Dyffryn Crawnon circuit. 22.5km/14miles, 825m/2700ft ascent (Moderate-Hard)
2024-03-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Llangynidr, village main car park
Join Dave on this clockwise circuit of Dyffryn Crawnon starting at Llangynidr car park taking in the Chartist Cave and Tor Y Foel.
The route is likely to be very muddy so gaiters recommended. Although the overall route is graded as Moderate, some might feel it warrants a grading of Hard given the rough ground in areas and conditions underfoot given the recent weather.
We’ll begin at 10am (British Summer Time!) from the car park in Llangynidr (please bring cash for the honesty box). OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO156196.
OS Explorer Map OL12 is also required for navigating or reviewing the whole route.
Please let Dave know if you intend to join him on the walk.

Walk: Fforest Fawr area. 25km/15miles, 600m/2000ft ascent (Hard)
2024-04-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Ystradfellte, village car park
Mark will be leading a hard walk of approximately 25km/15miles, 600m/2000ft ascent in the Fforest Fawr area.
The walk is a mixture of paths/tracks and some steep rough grassland. Suitable footwear and clothing/spares to suit the group walking speed are required and gaiters and poles are a good idea.
The route goes west to Carnau Gwynion before heading north to join Sarn Helen and into Cwm Du and the summit of Fan Frynych. It then follows the high ground to Fan Dringarth and Fan Llia. We’ll descend eastwards to cross the Ystradfellte dam then pick up the path south to Pont ar Llia and back to the start.
Meeting point is the village car park (free) in Ystradfellte, OS Explorer Map OL12, grid reference SN929134 for a 10.00am start.
Please let Mark know by email or Whatsapp if you intend to join the walk.

Evening Walk: Ysgyryd Fawr/The Skirrid, 5.6km/3.5miles
2024-04-11 19:00 - 21:00
Join Roger on an evening walk up Ysgyryd Fawr/The Skirrid.
Drinks will be at The Kings Arms, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA.
The walk will start at 7pm from The National Trust car park, postcode NP7 8AP.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: Grwyne Fawr circuit. 24km/15miles, 824m/2730ft ascent (Hard)
2024-04-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Pont Cadwgan Car Park
Join Ralph for a circuit of the Grwyne Fawr. From Pont Cadwgan the route ascends the Pen Twyn Mawr- Pen y Gadair Fawr ridge via Ffordd Las Fawr. Continues to Waun Fach, descends to the Grwyne bothy and dam. Climbs to Chwarel y Fan and onwards to Bal Mawr before descending through the forest to the start.
We will start at 9.30am from Pont Cadwgan car park. OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO267251.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Evening Walk: Wentwood including Gray's Hill. 7.2km/4.5miles
2024-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
Join Mike for this 4.5 mile walk around Wentwood taking in Gray’s Hill, followed by a drink in the Greyhound Llantrisant, postcode NP15 1LE.
Meet at 7pm in the Upper car park Wentwood. OL14 Explorer Map, grid reference ST422949.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: Fan Fawr and Pen Y Fan circular. 18km/11.5miles, 900m/2950ft ascent (Moderate)
2024-04-21 09:30 - 17:00 | MS lay-by, A470 West of Storey Arms
Join Alex for this moderate circular walk over Fan Fawr and Pen Y Fan covering a distance of 18km/11.5miles and 900m/2950ft of ascent.
We’ll meet at 9.30 am at the MS lay-by, A470 West of Storey Arms. OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SN977203.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Evening Walk: The Blorenge, 4 miles.
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Keeper’s Pond Car Park, Blorenge, SO254107
Join Jo for this 4 mile walk from Keepers Pond to the top of Blorenge, on to the edge for a view of Abergavenny and then back along the track to the car park. Bring a head torch.

Meet at 7pm at Keepers Pond Car Park. OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO 254 107.
Pub for post walk drinks to be decided on the walk!
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: Circuit of Talybont Reservoir. 24km/14miles, 916m/3006ft ascent (Moderate)
2024-04-28 09:30 - 17:00 | Talybont Reservoir (Nant Tarthwynni) SO099197
Join Ralph for this moderately graded circuit of Talybont Reservoir covering 24km/14miles, 916m/3006ft of ascent.
Starting at 9.30am we’ll meet at the carpark at grid reference SO 099196.
Please let Ralph know by text or email if you intend to join him on the walk.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: The Lonely Shepherd, Clydach Gorge & ironworks. 15.2km/9.5 miles, 792m/2600 ft ascent (Easy)
2024-04-28 10:00 - 17:00
Join Sian for a walk taking in The Lonely Shepherd, Clydach Gorge and the ironworks covering 15.2km/9.5 miles and 792m/2600 ft of ascent.
Meet at 10am in the Gilwern Wharf Car Park, Abergavenny NP7 0RL. Grid reference SO 243 147.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Evening Walk: Mynydd Maen. 5.9km/3.7miles, 277m/910ft ascent
2024-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
Join Trefor for a gentle walk on a spring evening to Mynydd Maen.
Starting point to be confirmed.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: A walk around the Llynfi Valley, Maesteg. 27.5km/17miles, 910m/2985feet ascent (Hard)
2024-05-05 09:30 - 17:00
Join Rob for this “belter of a walk” around the Llynfi Valley, Maesteg! Distance covered will be around 27.5km/17miles with 910m/2985feet of ascent, graded as a hard walk. After this great day of walking over the Bank Holiday weekend why not enjoy a well-deserved drink in The Railway Inn!
Starting at 9.30am. OS Explorer Map166, grid reference SS 873890.
See email for full route card and let Rob know if you intend to join him for the walk.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Evening Walk: Bluebell Wood to Llangenny, 9km/5.5miles
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00
Join Mark for a 9k/5.5mile walk through Bluebell Wood to Llangenny, returning to Crickhowell.
Meet at 7pm in the Crickhowell main car park OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO218184.
We’ll head for drinks at The Bear, Crickhowell after the walk.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: Domen Milwyn, Claerddu Bothy & Teifi Pools circuit. 27km/16 miles, 973m/3192ft ascent (Hard)
2024-05-12 10:00 - 17:00
Ralph will lead us on a circuit from Cwmystwyth taking in Domen Milwyn, Claerddu Bothy and Teifi Pools on this hard walk of 27km/16 miles and 973m/3192ft ascent.
We’ll start at10:00am from the Hafod Estate forest car park (free) roughly 2.5km west of Cwmystwyth. OS Explorer Map 199, grid reference SN 768736.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Evening Walk: Mynydd Llangorse & Pen Tir. 8km/4.9miles, 300m/984ft
2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00
Join Havard for this route from Cwmdu Village Hall Car Park up to the lower slopes of Mynydd Llangorse via Clwyd-y-graig, following the head of the valley to Pen Tir summit and descent back to Cwmdu. The climb is about 300m/984ft and the distance about 8km/4.9miles.
Drinks at The Farmers Arms post walk.
Meet at 7pm at Cwmdu Village Hall Car Park. Parking fee £1/car. OS Explorer Map OL13, grid reference SO180239.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: The Real "Heads of the Valley's". 30.5km/19miles, 1600m/5300feet ascent (Challenging)
2024-05-19 09:00 - 17:00
Join Tristan for this challenging linear walk titled “The Real Heads of the Valley’s” covering a distance of 30.5km/19miles and 1600m/5300feet ascent.
We’ll start at 9am in Blaenavon and finish at Merthyr Tydfil. Car shuffles to be announced.
Further details to follow.

Weekend trip: Walking, St Davids, Pembrokeshire
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-27
Join Pauline for a weekend based at St Davids YHA, walking the coastline over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Pauline needs to know numbers as soon as possible, ideally by Monday 12th February 2024. An email with further details was circulated on 8th February.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Walk: Day in the Blacks. 25km/15.5miles, 1168m/3832ft ascent (Moderate/Hard)
2024-05-26 09:30 - 17:00
Join Ralph for this moderate/hard graded walk of 25km/15.5miles with 1168m/3832ft ascent. Taking in Mynydd Bychan, Waun Fach, Pen Y Gadair Fawr, Pen Twyn Glas, Mynydd Llysiau, Y Grib.
Start at 9.30am from Rhos Fach Common (above Talgarth), grid reference SO187333.
For your safety and the safety of other members, we advise minimum personal equipment requirements for all our walks.

Isle of Rum, Scotland
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-31
Hallival, Askival and Bainn nan Stac tower over the village of Kinloch as you approach the Isle of Rum on the ferry from Mallaig. This is the Rum Cuillin, a highly regarded ridge walk that also includes the Corbetts of Askival and Ainshval.
Five days in the Rum Bunkhouse offers opportunities to complete this and other walks on the beautiful hills of the Isle of Rum, Highlands, Scotland.
