BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gwent Mountaineering Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gwent Mountaineering Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gwentmc.club X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gwent Mountaineering Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231108T193727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T203231Z UID:10000307-1705222800-1705251600@gwentmc.club 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/walk-14jan2024-cribyn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231224T115040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T115040Z UID:10000309-1705150800-1705163400@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 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/training-11nov2023-north-of-hay-bluff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240111T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image_11.01.2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/walk-07jan2024-waun-rydd.jpg GEO:51.868638;-3.3088709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240104T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230920T164852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T112339Z UID:10000285-1704398400-1704398400@gwentmc.club 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/talk-04jan2024-keithanderson.jpg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230924T141925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T141940Z UID:10000287-1702807200-1702828800@gwentmc.club 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Christmas-pud.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231214T233000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230924T145424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T105755Z UID:10000281-1702580400-1702596600@gwentmc.club 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/top-view-new-year-background-with-red-ribbon-dinner-plate-cutlery-set-decoration-accessories-fir-branches-gift-red-napkin-black-table.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Maps-Photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/France-and-the-Pyrenees-054-Looking-back-on-Puy-de-Sancy-scaled.jpg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Z6DSC0118822crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/walk-26nov2023-cwmyoy.png GEO:51.893479;-3.0027062 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Caucasus2.jpeg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/walk-19nov2023-mynydd-carnycefn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/talk-16nov2023-tonypenning.jpg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/walk-12nov-2023-blorenge-ponies-image.png GEO:51.820699;-3.021538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/walk-12nov2023-cefn-cul.jpg GEO:51.838798;-3.6738679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/training-11nov2023-north-of-hay-bluff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/other-09nov2023-upandunder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231015T201734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T094544Z UID:10000294-1699176600-1699203600@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Walk: Has anyone seen Caradoc and Gwadlys? 22km/13.5 miles (Moderate) DESCRIPTION:A moderate walk of 22km/13.5miles and 450m/1175feet of ascent with Rob Kemp around ‘Gelligaer’\, with the added bonus of two trig points. This walk takes us into the realm of ‘Caradoc’ a ‘Silurian’ leader of the ‘Roman Empire’ before visiting a local 9th Century monument to a Kings daughter. \nIn the afternoon\, after making friends with MANY common ponies (feeding apples are not supplied)\, we may see parasailers take to the sky to show us their learnt skills and talents. \nStart at 09:30am at Parc Cwm Darren. OS Explorer map 166\, grid reference SO113034. \nAt the end of the day members are invited to ‘The Bailey Arms’ to partake of liquid refreshment – Happy Days. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-caradoc-and-gwadlys/ LOCATION:Parc Cwm Darren\, SO113034 CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks,To be announced ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/walk-05nov2023-gelligaer-common-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230808T152053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T152101Z UID:10000254-1699056000-1699747199@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:El Chorro\, Spain: Rock climbing DESCRIPTION:Dates are approximate. Contact John Jones for further information. Use the form below. \nFrom UKClimbing.com\, El Chorro\, Spain: \n“… lies just 50km from the shores of the Mediterranean and the Andalucian city of Málaga and is one of the world’s best known climbing destinations. … … The single and multi-pitch routes on offer and the grade range will satisfy all who are planning a visit. The routes range from world-class hard routes\, through a vast selection of superb mid-grade pitches\, to an ever-increasing number of sectors and whole crags that give climbers operating in the easier grades plenty of choices.” \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ \n\n  URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/el-chorro-spain-rock-climbing/ CATEGORIES:Rock climbing,Sport,Trad,Weekends/weeks away ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/climb-nov2023-el-chorro.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231015T200142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T162249Z UID:10000292-1698955200-1698955200@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Talk: Early Mountaineering Memories DESCRIPTION:Haydn Griffiths will talk us through his early climbing career\, speaking in particular about new routing at Carreg Y Barcud in North Pembroke\, the development of Ice Climbing in South Wales and finishing with a few climbs in the Alps. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-early-mountaineering-memories_02nov2023/ LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thumbnail_Haydn-Griffiths.jpeg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231024T091957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T091957Z UID:10000296-1698570000-1698598800@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Walk: Northern Blacks. 24km/15miles\, 888m/2915feet ascent (moderate side of hard) DESCRIPTION:A wandering route on the moderate side of hard (24km/15miles\, 888m/2915feet ascent) around the northern end of the Black Mountains with Ralph Goddard\, which includes the beautiful Olchon valley\, Black Hill and and the outlier\, Cefn Hill. This is a different route to a previous one Ralph led in  the same area a while ago.\n\nExpect damp weather. A headtorch is recommended.\n\n\nStart: Hay Bluff car park. OS Explorer map OL13\, grid reference: SO 239373\nTime: 9:00a.m URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-northern-blacks-24km-15miles-888m-2915feet-ascent-moderate-side-of-hard/ LOCATION:Hay Common (Hay Bluff)\, SO239373 CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/walk-29october2023-blacks-north.jpg GEO:52.029244;-3.1097987 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230924T143341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T191655Z UID:10000276-1698350400-1698357600@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-annual-general-meeting_26oct2023/ LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Indoor,Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/other-26oct2023-agm.jpg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230906T194457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T163903Z UID:10000267-1697967000-1697994000@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Walk: A different approach to Moel Prysgau remote bothy. 22km/14miles\, 798m/2490ft ascent (Moderate/hard) DESCRIPTION:Join Ralph on a moderate to hard walk of 22km/14miles with 798m/2490ft ascent in the remote wilderness of the Elenydd Hills. The route will take you alongside the course of the Afon Arban\, reaching boggy peat hags and tussocks higher up the valley before touching the edge of the forest near Bwlch Owen. The forest tracks lead you down to Moel Prysgau bothy where a track weaves alongside the Afon Tywi (note there are several river crossings) until the return leg takes you via Drum Nantygorlan and Llyn Carw and back to the start. \n  \nPoles and gaiters recommended. Although we expect to finish well before dark please also bring a headtorch.  \n  \nPlease let Ralph Goddard know by Whatsapp/email or text if you intend to join him. \n  \nStart at 09.30am from the Claerwen dam lower car park. OS Explorer map 200\, grid reference SN870633. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-a-different-approach-to-moel-prysgau-remote-bothy-22oct2023/ LOCATION:Claerwen Dam\, SN870633 CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Moel-Prysgau.jpg GEO:52.25665;-3.655656 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230911T100251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T100251Z UID:10000262-1697745600-1697751000@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Talk: Nutrition on the Go\, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Advice from Kath Singleton\, without the gimmicks or hype\, to improve understanding of how diet can help your fitness for mountaineering activities. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-nutrition-on-the-go-2/ LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/talk-19oct2023-nutrition2.png GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230223T113822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T100523Z UID:10000149-1697155200-1697414399@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Mountain walking\, scrambling and climbing in North Wales DESCRIPTION:A weekend of mountain walking\, scrambling and climbing in North Wales\, based in Betws y Coed. Contact Gareth Jones for further details. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/mountain-walking-scrambling-and-climbing-in-north-wales/ CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Rock climbing,Weekend climbing,Weekends/weeks away ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13Oct2023-Weekend-geograph-2871652-by-Chris-McAuley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T220000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231002T193748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T180632Z UID:10000275-1697137200-1697148000@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Night walk: Blorenge. DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night time walk up Blorenge. \n  \nWe will meet at the car park at Keepers Pond at 19:00. OS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO254107. \n  \nHead torches essential. \n  \nPub to be confirmed. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/night-walk-blorenge/ CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Thursday evening walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/walk-12oct2023-night-blorenge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231004T193548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T193548Z UID:10000290-1696759200-1696784400@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Walk: Mynydd Garnclochdy. 16km/10miles (Moderate) DESCRIPTION:Join Jen for a walk up Mynydd Garnclochdy. We will meet at 10am in the main car park in Abersychan on the B4246. \n  \nOS Explorer Map OL13\, grid reference SO269034. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-mynydd-garnclochdy_08oct2023/ CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20231002T204554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T204554Z UID:10000288-1696757400-1696784400@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Walk: Mynydd Du/Black Mountain. 22km/14m. 1015m/3330ft ascent (Hard) DESCRIPTION:Join Ralph on a stunning walk in the county of Sir Gaerfyrddin (Carmarthenshire) taking in the Mynydd Du (Black Mountain) area. The route takes in the summits of Waun Lefrith\, Carreg yr Ogof\, Garreg Las\, Foel Fraith and Moel Gornach. \n  \nPlease let Ralph know by email/Whatsapp/text if you intend to come along. \n  \nWe will start at the Riverside Retreat campsite car park in Cwmsawdde near the village of Llanddeusant. Look for a sharp right turn (awkward and gated) off the steep hill before the bridge over the Afon Sawdde. £5 per car. \n  \nOS Explorer Map OL12\, grid reference SN776241. \n  \nWe will start at 09:30am covering around 14 miles with a total ascent of 1015m/3330ft. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/walk-mynydd-du-black-mountain-08oct2023/ CATEGORIES:Hiking/walking,Sunday walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/walk-08oct2023-cwmsawdde.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T213000 DTSTAMP:20260412T145710 CREATED:20230824T132431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T152054Z UID:10000257-1696536000-1696541400@gwentmc.club SUMMARY:Talk: Members' Digital Images DESCRIPTION:We traditionally kick off our winter programme of evening talks with a collation of members’ digital images\, presented by Peter Salenieks. These are photos taken by members throughout the year during Club events. They illustrate the wide range of activities members get up to and the places they go to\, as well as offering reminders of pleasant memories. An evening not to be missed\, especially in case you appear in some of the photos. URL:https://gwentmc.club/event/talk-members-digital-images/ LOCATION:Goytre Village Hall (GVH)\, Newtown Road\, Penperlleni\, Pontypool\, NP4 0AW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Goytre Village Hall,Indoor,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gwentmc.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-10-05-Members-Images-1024x576-1.jpg GEO:51.73642;-2.9802108 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goytre Village Hall (GVH) Newtown Road Penperlleni Pontypool NP4 0AW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newtown Road\, Penperlleni:geo:-2.9802108,51.73642 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR