Spring and Summer 2010
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Walks Programme Spring and Summer 2010 |
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PONTYPOOL RAMBLERS WALKS
GR = Grid Reference SP = Starting Point
PLC = Pontypool Leisure Centre
Sunday 2nd Twmbarlwm & Mynydd Henllys 10miles moderate. 09.00am PLC.Sp 09.45am Risca Leisure Centre, (upper c/p) GR=ST-259901
Jan Parsons ' 01633 664377.
Saturday 8th Machen & Sirhowy Valley 10miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 09.45am. Fullmoon c/p. Sirhowy Country Park , Crosskeys. GR=ST-213913.
Alan Cunningham ' 01873 850954
Tuesday 11th Around Twyn-y-Gaer 7miles moderate.
09.00am PLC.Sp10.00am The Queens Head Inn c/p (fee), Cwmyoy. GR=SO-311221.
Judy Cox ' 01495 773495
Sunday 16th Cwm Ffrwd & Cwmtillery 9miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 09.45am Talywain RFC, c/p. GR=SO-259044.
Natalie Howells ' 01495 774850
Saturday 22nd Llanbedr & Sugar Loaf Perimeter 10miles & 7miles moderate.09.00amPLC.Sp 09.45am
Cwrt-y-Gollen (lay by) A40. GR=SO-230171.
Jean & Arthur Butt ' 01633 484025
Tuesday 25th Pant Goitre & Cross Llanvair 7.5miles easy. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am (lay By) Llanfair Kilgeddin (& visit an unusual Church) GR=SO-349071.
Gerald Knight ' 01495 763681
Sunday 30th Wayne Green & White Castle 10miles energetic. 09.00am PLC.Sp 09.45am (lay by east of) Llanvetherine (B4521) GR=SO-369172
Mike Griffiths ' 01495 764355
Saturday 5th Fan Brycheiniog & Llyn-y-Fan Fach 10miles energetic. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.15am Bwlch Cerrig Duon c/p GR=SN-855222. (Minor road from Trecastle)
Alistair MacKinnon ' 01495 764644.
Tuesday 8th St Briavels Common & Hudnails 7miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Tintern Abbey c/p Tintern. GR=SO-532001. Iris Buckingham & Ann Sanford ' 01633 679552.
Sunday 13th Cefn Manmoel & Mynydd Pen-y-Fan 10miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Railway Station c/p Festival Park
Victoria . Ebbw Vale GR=SO-174073.
Terry Wilkins ' 01495 244866.
Saturday 19th Mynydd Fan Frynych & Twyn Dylluan-Ddu 10miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.15am Brecon Beacon Visitor's Centre c/p (fee) Libanus. GR=SN-977262.
Jan Parsons ' 01633 664377.
Tuesday 22nd Little Wern-Gounsel & Llanerch 7.5miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am The Old Pandy Inn c/p (Far end) Pandy. (Donations to Mountain Rescue) GR=SO-335225.
Harry Mc Kenzie ' 01495 751738.
Sunday 27th Cribyn & Fan-y-Big 10miles energetic. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.10am Blean-y-Glyn c/p Torpantau. (North of Penwyn Res)
GR=SO-056176. John Bell ' 01633 838925.
July 2010
Saturday 3rd Twr Pen-Cyrn & Waun Cyrn 9miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 09.45am Gilwern main c/p. GR=SO-249147. (A4077)
Marylin Woods ' 01873 831106
Tuesday 6th Tidenham & Wintour's Leap 8miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am, Forestry Commission c/p & picnic site. GR=ST-558993. (B4228) Chepstow to St Briavels.
Peter & Mary Hulme ' 01873 830877.
Sunday 11th Over & Around Llangattock escarpment 10miles energetic. 09.00am PLC.Sp 09.45am Roadside parking opp Horseshoe Inn. Llangattock. GR=SO-212177.
Roger Austin ' 01873 810145.
Saturday 17th Mouse Castle & Cusop Dingle 9miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.15am Hay-on-Wye main c/p (fee) GR=SO-230422.
Graham Pugh ' mobile 07986674313.
Tuesday 20th Woodlands & Meadows 7miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Henderson Village Hall, (fee) Talybont-on-Usk. GR=SO-114228
Maureen Probert ' 01874 676204.
Sunday 25th White Rock & Garway Hill Common 8miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Castle green c/p, Skenfrith. GR=SO-456203.
Kay Baynham ' 01495 759448.
Saturday 31st (third time lucky) Grug Mawr & Stone of Revenge 10miles energetic. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Pont-Cadwgan c/p Grwyne-fawr GR=SO-267252 John Bell ' 01633 838925.
Tuesday 3rd Mynydd Coety & Mynydd Varteg Fach 8miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Big Pit Mining Museum, Lower c/p Blaenavon. GR=SO-238088. Derrick Hynam ' 01495 772109.
Sunday 8th Sain Dunwyn & Cwm Marcross 7.5miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.20am Beach c/p Llantwit Major. GR=SS-957674.
Alan & Carol Cowhig ' 01633 865943.
Saturday 14th Coach trip to Llandrindod Wells. Two walks 5miles & 9miles moderate. Visit this Beautiful Spa town & enjoy an afternoon tea at a lakeside restaurant (not included in the fare.)
See social dates.
Leaders Harry Mc Kenzie & Mike Griffiths
Tuesday 17th Low-land Circular Walk to Capel-y-Ffin 8miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Llanthony Priory c/p GR=SO-288278. (Dogs on short lead please)
Shirley Gladwin ' mobile 07813504912.
Sunday 22nd Golden Valley & Vowchurch 9miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.15am Peterchurch, church c/p, GR=SO-345386.
Ted Hurran ' 01432 359197.
Saturday 28th Bal-Bach & Chwarel-y-Fan 9 miles moderate. 09.00am PLC. Sp 10.00am Pont-Cadwgan c/p Grwyne Fawr. GR=SO- 267252.
Margaret Stagg ' 01495 750558.
Tuesday 31st St Bride's & Peterstone-Supper-Ely 8 miles Ease. 09.00am PLC. Sp10.00am Welsh Folk Museum c/p (fee) St Fagans GR= ST-117771.
Granville Rosser ' 01495 764573.
General Notes – Nodiadau Cyffredinol
Ramblers requiring transport from Pontypool Leisure Centre (GR – SO 286006) are advised to either arrange a lift or telephone the leader beforehand as many members now go direct to the starting point of the walk
Members going direct to the starting point should ensure they are clear about its location and arrive in sufficient time to be ready to go at the stated start time.
In the event of exceptionally inclement weather walks may have to be cancelled or amended at the discretion
Of the leader.
Members must be suitably clad with boots or stout shoes and waterproofs in case of bad weather. Leaders have the right to refuse to take anyone on the walk if they are not suitably clothed. It is also recommended that members carry a simple First Aid Kit.
Members are asked to follow the advice and instructions of the leader and to stay behind him/her unless otherwise advised.
Walks with more than average climbing are marked “Strenuous” – if unsure please contact the leader.
All persons participating in walks do so at their
Own risk.
Car Sharing – Rhannu Car
Please make a donation to the driver towards expenses. The recommended contribution is £3.00
Saturday 14th August Coach trip to Llandrindod Wells, Pickup points are, Crows Nest 08.30am. PLC. 08.50am Abergavenny bus station, 09.10am. There are many places of interest hear for those not wishing to participate, we stop for tea at a lakeside restaurant after the walk. Coach fair £10.00 pp. Last booking July 30th.
Booking & Enquiries. On this event, Please contact
Harry Mc Kenzie ' 01495 751738
Hon President Glen Price
Chairman Alan Cunningham
38 Gavenny Way
Abergavenny. NP7 5LX
' 01873 850954
Secretary Barbara Whitticase
Glantawel,
Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn
Brecon LD3 7TH
' 01874 658386
Treasurer Margaret Stagg
14 Victoria Rd , Cwmfield
Pontypool NP4 5JU
' 01495 750558
Social Secretary
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North Monmouthshire Footpath Officer
Roger Austin
Brick House, Church Lane .
Crickhowell, Powys. NP8 1BB.
' 01873 810145
National Park Footpath Officer – Monmouth Area
Colin Whitticase
Contact details as per Secretary
Footpath Officer – Torfaen Area
Alistair Mackinnon
216 The Highway, New Inn
Pontypool , NP4 0PG
' 01495 764644
Walks Officer Mike Griffiths
25 St Matthews Road
Cwmfields, Pontypool NP4 5JZ
' 01495 764355
Membership Sec. Mary Hulme
4 Allerford Grove, Gilwern.
Abergavenny NP7 0RP
' 01873 830877.
Committee
The committee comprises the Officers above plus:
Stepping Stones Officer. Harry McKenzie,
23 Rockhill Rd , Pontypool NP4 8AR .
' 01495 751738
Peter Hulme as Membership Secretary.
JULY
Tuesday 13th Cwm Ffrwd and the Dogstone. 5 ½ miles / 3 hours moderate. Start 1000am. Talywain
Rugby Club car park. G.R. SO 259045. Leader Derrick Hynam 01495 772109.
Thursday 29th The Caxton Tower. 6 miles / 3 ½ hours easy / moderate. Start 1000am. Dingestow Village
Hall car park. ( fee. ) Off the Raglan to Monmouth road. G.R. SO458103. Leader Val Winks 01495 740781.
AUGUST
Saturday 7th Bus trip to the Gower, Rhossili Down. 5 miles easy to moderate. Cost £ 10. Bookings to Derrick Hynham 01495 772109 by July 29th . Bus pick up times. Pontypool Leisure centre c/p. 8 30am. Cwmbran The Crows Nest bus stop 8 45am. Returning home approximately 7 00pm.
Tuesday 10th Clytha Park and Bettws Newydd. 5 ½ miles / 3 hours easy / moderate. Start 1000am. National Trust car park below Clytha Castle. G.R. SO361085. Leader Bill George. 01495 750176.
Thursday 26th Twmbarlwm and Cwmcarn. 6 ½ miles / 3 ½ hours moderate. Start 1000am. Cwmcarn Scenic Drive Visitors Centre car park. G.R. ST228937. Leader Kay Baynham 01495 759448.
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 7th Around the top of the Blorenge. 4 ½ miles / 2 ½ hours easy / moderate. Start 1000am. The Keepers Pond car park on the B4246 road from Blaenavon to Abergavenny. G.R. SO254107. Leader Harry McKenzie 01495 751738. This walk is part of the Valleys Festival of Walking 2010.
Thursday 23rd Part of the Sirhowy Valley Walk. 4 ½ miles / 2 ½ hours moderate. Start 1000am. Nine Mile Point car park in the Sirhowy Valley Country Park. G.R. SO205911. Leader Alan and Carol Cowhig. 01633 865943.
OCTOBER
Tuesday 5th The River Rhymney Circular Walk. 6 miles / 3 ½ hours easy / moderate. Start 1000am. Cefn Mably Arms Pub car park Michaelstone-y-Fedw. G.R. ST242845. Leader Harry McKenzie 01495 751738.
Thursday 21st Raglan Castle. 6 miles / 3 hours easy. Start 1000am. Raglan Castle Green car park (fee.) G.R. SO415082. Leader Mansell and Lorraine Howells 01495 763647.
NOVEMBER
Tuesday 2nd Airy Views on Mynydd Maen. 5 miles / 2 ½ hours moderate. Start 1000am. Mountain Air car park Penyrheol. G.R. ST278981. Leader Mike Griffiths 01495 764355.
Thursday 25th A Cwmbran Local. 5 miles / 2 ½ hours easy. Start 1000am. The Oasis Club car park Llanyrafon. G.R. ST300959. Leader Arthur and Jean Butt. 01633 484025.
DECEMBER
Tuesday 14th Our Annual Christmas Lunch Walk. Start 1030am. The Little Crown Pub car park Pontnewynydd. G.R. ST274017 Leader Derrick Hynam 01495 772109. The walk will be followed by a meal at the Little Crown. Please book your meal with Derrick by the latest November 25th .
Our numbers have been increasing of late. Whilst that is great for us all, it does create a problem with parking at the start of each walk. Please share cars to reduce the numbers. Pontypool Ramblers recommends that passengers make a donation to drivers to help with travel expenses. The suggested contribution is £3.
If you want to book on to these walks, or have any queries, please phone the leader.
Please visit our website www.pontypool-ramblers.co.uk
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