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SUMMARY:Walk: Around the upper Afon Honddu. 26km/16miles\, 1195m/3625ft ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet 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. \nOS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO209358. \nYou are advised to bring a head torch. \nPlease let Ralph know if you intend to join the walk.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-around-the-upper-afon-honddu_25-02-2024/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231015T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T102519Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Pyrenees\, a visit by gwentmc
DESCRIPTION:Sara Dickinson\, Carole Wright and Chris John will deliver an illustrated talk about the Club’s week-long visit to the Pyrenees in July 2023. \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-the-pyrenees-a-visit-by-gwentmc_22feb2024/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
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SUMMARY:Walk: Fforest Fawr circular. 21km/13miles\, 1000m/3000ft ascent (Moderate/Hard)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll meet for a 9.30am start in the Fforest Fawr car park. OS Explorer 151\, grid reference ST142838.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-fforest-fawr-circular_18-02-2023/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231227T132548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T153908Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: There and back again\, with Alun Richardson
DESCRIPTION:“There and back again” – the life of a climber\, photographer and IFMGA Mountain Guide https://ifmga.info/. \nAlun’s talk will discuss rock climbs and mountains from Pembroke to El Capitan\, Greenland and Everest. \nAlun’s climbing biography includes E5s\, grade 6 ice routes and big walls in Yosemite. He has climbed mountains all over the world and has climbed to over 7000m many times. Alun became an IFMGA Mountain Guide https://ifmga.info/ in 1996 retiring just a few years ago. Alun now specialises in adventure photography and in 2017 was the “Official photographer https://www.tenby-today.co.uk/news/local-photographer-joins-gurkhas-to-summit-everest-466524 to the Royal Gurkha ascent of Everest” https://gurkhaeverest2017.co.uk/.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-there-and-back-again_15-02-2024/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
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SUMMARY:Walk: Great Cwm Horseshoe. 18km/11.2miles\, 840m/2755ft ascent (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe 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. \nAlthough we do not anticipate it will be needed\, please bring your head torch.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-great-cwm-horseshoe_11-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Crickhowell\, High School / Leisure Centre Car Park
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T205744Z
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SUMMARY:Night walk: Blorenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4 mile night time walk around the top of the Blorenge. \nWe will meet at the Keepers Pond Car Park for 7pm. OS Explorer Map OL 13\, grid reference SO254107. \nHead torches essential.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-night-walk-keepers-pond_08-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Keeper’s Pond Car Park\, Blorenge\, SO254107
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Thursday evening walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231108T204538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T112559Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Pengenffordd to Grwyne Fawr Bothy. 21km/13miles\, 840m/2770m ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll start at Pengenffordd car park at 9am. There is a £2 honesty box for parking. \nOS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO174296.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk_pengenffordd-to-gwyne-fawr-bothy_04-02-2023/
LOCATION:Pengenffordd car park
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T142629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T105414Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Slaying the Dragon\, with Claire Prosser
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, I completed the Dragon’s Back Race\, a mountainous 380km 6-day Ultra from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. It is described as the World’s Toughest Mountain Race\, and *spoiler alert* it was pretty hard! \n  \nCome along to hear what motivated me to enter\, the training involved and general tales from the 6 days.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-slaying-the-dragon_01feb2024/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T170000
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SUMMARY:Walk: Mynydd Fforest and surrounding hills. 26km/16.5miles\, 700m/2300ft ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease bring a headtorch. \nWe will start at 9.30am OS Explorer Map 188\, grid reference SO117377 at Brechfa Pool.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-mynydd-fforest-and-surrounding-hills_28-01-2024/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230905T152012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T152012Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Cotopaxi - an ascent
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Peter Salenieks.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-cotopaxi-an-ascent/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231108T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T194153Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Talywain to Cwmtillery Lakes. 19km/12miles\, 700m/2300ft ascent (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sara on this moderate walk of 19km/12miles with 700m/2300ft ascent. \nThe 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. \nWe’ll start at 9.30am from Talywain Rugby Club car park. OS Explorer map 152\, grid reference SO258044.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-talywain-to-cwmtillery-lakes_21-jan-2024/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230911T102602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T090127Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Everest Base Camp - My journey\, from a mountaineering layman
DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Mike Jones MBE highlighting his experience of the Everest Base Camp Trek without any technical references. \nMike Jones MBE\, ex-soldier and retired police officer is chair of Gwent County\, Royal British Legion. He is presently leading a project to have a war memorial erected in Goytre to commemorate the fallen from the area in conflicts during and since World War I. \nA voluntary collection will be taken during this event\, to be donated to Gwent County\, Royal British Legion.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-everest-base-camp-my-journey-from-a-mountaineering-layman/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231108T193727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T203231Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Cribyn via Bryn Teg and Fan Y Big. 24km/15miles\, 1000m/3330ft ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION:Join Dave Bingham for a hard walk to Cribyn via Bryn Teg and Fan Y Big starting at at 9.00am. \nOS Explorer Map OL12\, grid reference SO 074258 at Llanfrynach. Car sharing encouraged as parking is limited in the village. Head torches essential. \nPlease let Dave know if you intend to join the walk. \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-cribyn_14-jan-2024/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231224T115040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T115040Z
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SUMMARY:Training (half-day): Finding your way with a map
DESCRIPTION:Setting the map\, staying engaged with the map whilst walking to maintain awareness of current position\, and anticipating what lies ahead are fundamental to being able to find your way successfully in the outdoors.  \nJoin Alex and Keith for an afternoon of informal instruction and practice to develop your skills at Garn Lakes\, Blaenavon on Saturday 13th January 2024\, 1-4.30pm. \nFor a maximum of eight people\, on a first come basis. \nFurther details: \nInform Alex by email or message that you’d like to attend. \nMeet at 1pm. \nPark on the access road for Garn Lakes\, outside the parking area as there’s a barrier with timed closure at dusk. Grid reference SO234096. Lat/lon coordinates for GoogleMaps: 51.780506\, -3.110990. \nBring wind/waterproofs and additional warm clothing/hat/gloves as we will stop often for instruction and discussion. Also\, drinks/snacks as you desire. \nThere’s no need to bring a map. This will be provided. However\, if you have a subscription to OS Maps or similar on your mobile phone\, please bring this with you as it can help to embed your learning. \nWe will begin by learning to appreciate the landscape around us and our position in it. We will identify significant features and relate these to equivalent map symbols. We will orientate the map to align with the landscape and see our current position on the map. Walking forward\, we will practice maintaining awareness of our position as it changes. We may do this several times\, progressing from easier to more difficult parts of the landscape. We will begin to anticipate what is coming up ahead of us. Overall\, we will probably walk 3 miles or so on gentle terrain. We will be stopping often to discuss what we are practicing and learning. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/training-half-day-finding-your-way-with-a-map-2/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T140355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T212212Z
UID:10000274-1704999600-1705010400@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Gray Hill. 6.5km/4miles\, 212m/700ft ascent (Easy)
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk of 6.5km/4miles\, 220m/670ft ascent over and around Gray Hill with beautiful views across the River Severn\, on a clear night! \nWe’ll start at 7pm from the Forester Oak Car Park. OL14 Explorer Map\, grid reference ST 428938. Don’t forget your head torch! \nRock & Fountain pub for a social beverage after. \n  \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-gray-hill_11jan2024/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Thursday evening walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231108T192452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T121441Z
UID:10000298-1704619800-1704646800@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk/Training: Bryn and Waun Rydd. 19km/12 miles\, 950m/3100ft ascent (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:The first Sunday walk of the New Year. This walk will also be a training and practice session for ‘finding your way’ map-reading skills. It will be especially useful for those who participated in the first ‘finding your way’ training session last November. \nWe will start at 9:30am at the Nant Tarthwynni parking area alongside Talybont Resevoir. This is not the parking by the dam but around one kilometer further along the road\, grid reference SO 099196 (OS Explorer Map OL12). \nThis moderate walk of 19km/12miles with 950m/3100ft of ascent will take us through the Talybont Forest\, up to to Bryn (SO 071227)\, from where we will be able to see our further ascent onto the wild high plateau of Waun Rydd (SO 062206). Once on the plateau we have options\, according to progress. We will eventually descend via one of the ridges leading back to the start – either Twyn Du or Allt Llwyd. This will be in the dusk/dark so head torches are essential. \nA colder period of weather is expected\, with sub-zero temperatures and northerly winds. See the forecast for Waun Rydd. \nAs well as being a nice Winter walk\, we will practice ‘finding your way’ map-reading skills. You will need your own copy of OS Explorer map OL12. We will take the time to ensure that walkers know where they are and can follow along\, keeping note of their position as we proceed. Some prolonged stops are likely so it’s essential you have additional warm layers of clothing you can put on for these.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-bryn-and-waun-rydd_07-jan-2024/
LOCATION:Talybont Reservoir (Nant Tarthwynni) SO099197
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240104T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230920T164852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T112339Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The White Continent
DESCRIPTION:Come along to an illustrated presentation in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton taking in the Antarctic Peninsular\, Elephant Island\, South Georgia and The Falkland Islands. Giving an introduction to the “White Continent” with historical references\, outstanding scenery and stunning wildlife. \nThe talk will be delivered by Keith Anderson.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-the-white-continent_04jan2024/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T141940Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Christmas Pudding Walk Mynydd Llangorse. 8km/5 miles (Short)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the infamous Christmas Pudding Walk which will begin at 10.00am! \nWe’ll walk to Mynydd Llangorse and back along the Beacons Way to the Village Hall at around 1pm for lunch\, mulled wine\, mince pies and Christmas carols. Tea and coffee also available. Approximately 8km/5miles. \nCwmdu Village Hall. OL13 grid reference 180240.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-christmas-pudding-walk_17dec2023/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T233000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T145424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T105755Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Meal 2023
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Meal at The Horseshoe Inn\, Mamhilad. \n  \nDeposit of £5pp required by Monday 20th November 2023. Festive menu choices required by Monday 4th December 2023. \n  \nSee email sent 12 September 2023 by Pauline Jones for details on paying deposit and further details about the menu.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/christmas-meal_14dec2023/
CATEGORIES:Indoor,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231015T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T191124Z
UID:10000295-1702200600-1702227600@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Gilfach Goch Where are we? Where are we going? 18km/11.5 miles\, 345m/1150ft ascent (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:A moderate walk with Rob Kemp. \nWe’ll start at 9.30am from the car park. OS Explorer Maps 151 & 166\, grid reference SS 968859. Walkers are asked to bring both maps with them or share maps.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-gilfach-goch-moderate_10-dec-2023/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T144103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T125531Z
UID:10000280-1701979200-1701986400@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Talk: Tour de France Singleton Style.
DESCRIPTION:Hear more from Jon and Kath Singleton as they describe wandering through volcanoes and gorges seeing vultures and flamingos on their travels earlier this year.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-tour-de-france-singleton-style/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230722T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T144606Z
UID:10000252-1701302400-1701647999@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Christmas meet-up\, Yorkshire Dales
DESCRIPTION:A convivial weekend of walking and pre-Christmas cheer including Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday evening\, based in Chapel-le-Dale\, near Ingleton\, North Yorkshire. Handy for the limestone scenery of Ingleborough and the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct. \nWe will stay for three nights in the Old School Bunkhouse\, Chapel-le-Dale.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/christmas-meet-up-yorkshire-dales/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Rock climbing,Weekends/weeks away
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230906T203837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T213247Z
UID:10000270-1700989200-1701018000@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Cwmyoy Roundabout. 19km/12miles\, 450m/1476ft ascent (Moderate)
DESCRIPTION:A moderate walk of 19km/12miles with 450m/1476ft of ascent. The Cwmyoy Roundabout will ascend Gaer\, Bal Bach (and the option of Bal Mawr – an additional 1.5km and 90m ascent) before descending to Llanthony and back along Hatterall ridge.  \n  \nStart 09:00am. OS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO311221. Parking opposite Queens Head Pub in Cwmyoy. £2 required for carpark. \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-cwmyoy-roundabout-26nov2023/
LOCATION:Queen’s Head\, Cwmyoy\, SO310221
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230924T143858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T195428Z
UID:10000279-1700769600-1700776800@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Talk: High Caucasus trekking.
DESCRIPTION:Let us take you through the superb mountains and villages of Georgia’s remote High Caucasus. \n  \nA talk by Sian Hayward\, assisted by Jonathan and Kath Singleton.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-high-caucasus-trekking_23nov2023/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230920T170536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T170536Z
UID:10000273-1700384400-1700413200@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Mynydd Carn y Cefn from Pen y Fan Pond Country Park. 24km/15miles\, 825m/2700ft ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION:Mynydd Carn y Cefn from Pen y Fan Pond Country Park. \nWe will start at 9am. \nOS Explorer Map 166\, grid reference SO198007. \nHead torches essential.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-mynydd-carn-y-cefn-19nov2023/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230920T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T090006Z
UID:10000278-1700164800-1700172000@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Talk: Tales of an Adventure Climber\, with Tony Penning
DESCRIPTION:Big wall climbing on Americas most famous piece of rock\, El Cap. New climbs at home\, in the Alps\, Morocco and Greenland. \n  \nTony Penning-Bio \nTony started climbing over 50 years ago and would be best described as an adventure climber. Tonys climbs have included\, in America- Mescalito on El Cap\, The Cruise in The Black Canyon and The Finger of Fate route on The Titan. The Alps-The Brandler Hasse on The North Face of The Cima Grande\, The Bonatti Pillar on The Dru\, The West Face of The Blatiere as well as over 40 first ascents. Greenland-3 major first ascents including the infamous Mussel Power that took 6 days\, the last 24 hours in a storm. Morocco Anti Atlas-50 first ascents. \nThe UK- Over 550 first ascents mainly in the Wye Valley\, Forest of Dean\, South East Wales\, Pembroke\, Devon and Cornwall. \nDespite numerous injuries including a broken back and a complete shoulder replacement Tonys love of climbing hasn’t diminished returning to The Alps in 2023 and climbing 3 further first ascents. \nTony also holds The Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor award.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-tales-of-an-adventure-climber-with-tony-penning-16nov2023/
LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230906T204010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T182005Z
UID:10000268-1699783200-1699808400@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Blorenge from Abergavenny. 17km/10.5miles\, 600m/2000ft ascent (Short)
DESCRIPTION:A shorter walk of 17km/10.5miles with 600m/2000ft ascent to ascend Blorenge from Abergavenny. \n  \nStart 10:00am. OS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO296140. Free car park (Byefield Lane) in Abergavenny. We will meet at the bottom of the Byefield Lane car park by the entrance to Linda Vale Gardens.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-blorenge-from-abergavenny-12nov2023/
LOCATION:Abergavenny\, Byefield Lane Car Park
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20230909T145554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T145554Z
UID:10000265-1699779600-1699808400@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Walk: Cefn Cul and Fan Foel. 21km/13miles\, 843m/2785ft ascent (Hard)
DESCRIPTION:Ascending and crossing Cefn Cul and the moorland to the east of Fan Hir\, this harder walk of 21km/13miles\, with 843m/2785ft of ascent\, picks up the Beacons Way path northwards past Llyn y Fan Fawr until we reach the foot of the north ridge of Fan Foel. We ascend steeply to its summit and onwards to the trig point on the summit of Fan Brycheiniog. Weather permitting we are graced with glorious views in all directions around the Black Mountain. We descend gently in a southerly direction along the edge of the escarpment\, Fan Hir to return to our starting point. \n  \nWe begin at 9.00am from the chapel lay-by just south of the Tafarn-y-Garreg pub at Glyntawe. OS Explorer map OL12\, grid reference SN847169. Note that parking is limited and that car sharing is encouraged. \n  \nHead torch is essential as the walk will finish in the dark. Poles are recommended for river crossing.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-cefn-cul-and-fan-foel-12-11-2023/
LOCATION:Tafarn-y-Garreg
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231101T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T202006Z
UID:10000297-1699707600-1699720200@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Training (half-day): Finding your way with a map
DESCRIPTION:Setting the map\, staying engaged with the map whilst walking to maintain awareness of current position\, and anticipating what lies ahead are fundamental to being able to find your way successfully in the outdoors.  \nJoin Alex for an afternoon of informal instruction and practice to develop your skills at Garn Lakes\, Blaenavon on Saturday 11th November 2023\, 1-4pm. \nFor a maximum of six people\, on a first come basis. \nFurther details: \nInform Alex by email or message that you’d like to attend. \nMeet at 1pm. \nPark on the access road for Garn Lakes\, outside the parking area as there’s a barrier with timed closure at dusk. Grid reference SO234096. Lat/lon coordinates for GoogleMaps: 51.780506\, -3.110990. \nBring wind/waterproofs and additional warm clothing/hat/gloves as we will stop often for instruction and discussion. Also\, drinks/snacks as you desire. \nThere’s no need to bring a map. This will be provided. However\, if you have a subscription to OS Maps or similar on your mobile phone\, please bring this with you as it can help to embed your learning. \nWe will begin by learning to appreciate the landscape around us and our position in it. We will identify significant features and relate these to equivalent map symbols. We will orientate the map to align with the landscape and see our current position on the map. Walking forward\, we will practice maintaining awareness of our position as it changes. We may do this several times\, progressing from easier to more difficult parts of the landscape. We will begin to anticipate what is coming up ahead of us. Overall\, we will probably walk 3 miles or so on gentle terrain. We will be stopping often to discuss what we are practicing and learning. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/training-half-day-finding-your-way-with-a-map/
CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130220
CREATED:20231002T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T124627Z
UID:10000277-1699554600-1699563600@gwentmc.club
SUMMARY:Up and Under\, Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:Up and Under open evening for Club members only to learn\, try and buy equipment and clothing required for mountaineering activities. \n  \nPlease contact Kath Singleton by Whatsapp if you plan to attend. \n  \nPrompt 18:30 start. Up and Under store postcode is CF5 1BL.
URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/up-and-under-cardiff_09-11-2023/
CATEGORIES:Indoor,Other,Third-party event
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