Walks Programme
Winter/Spring 2012

GR = Grid Reference SP = Starting Point

PLC = Pontypool Leisure Centre

* For those sharing transport meet at 09.00am

* PLC on all walks. & For Dog walkers please call the leader. Dogs on short lead please.

January 2012

Tuesday 3 rd Happy New Year to All

Sunday 8 th Mynydd Byrgwm & Rhiw Franc Ridge 9.5 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Talywain R.F.C. C/P. Talywain.

GR=SO-259044. Natalie Howells ( 01495 774850.

Saturday 14 th River walk via Pant-y-goitre Bridge .

8.5 miles Moderate. Sp 09.45am . (Lay-by Parking) between Llanover & Llanellen. (A4042).

GR=SO-306097.Alan Cunningham ( 01873 850954.

Tuesday 17 th Llanrothal & Pembridge Castle 9 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am Skenfrith Castle C/P.

. (B4521 to Ross) GR=SO-457202

Simon Hook ( 07746 698597.

Sunday 22 nd Upper Govera & Penyrheol 9 miles moderate. Sp) 9.45am Pontypool Leisure Centre C/P.Pontypool. GR=SO-286006.

Kay Baynham ( 01495 759448.

Saturday 28 th Catbrook & Cledden Falls 8 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am Lay-by Parking opposite Brockweir Bridge , Wye Valley . GR=SO-537013.

Cyril Trivett ( 01633 865331.

Tuesday 31 st River Usk, Garn-Ddyrys & Pwll-du 9 miles moderate to Energetic. Sp 10.00am main C/P Gilwern. GR=SO-248147.

Peter & Mary Hulme ( 01873 830877.

February 2012

Sunday 5 th Carn-y-Capel & Lasgarn Wood 8 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Union St C/P, Abersychan, Pontypool . GR=SO-269033.

Margaret Stagg ( 01495 750558.

Saturday 11 th Allt-yr-Esgair & Mynydd Llangorse. 11 miles energetic. Sp 10.00am. Llangorse Lake C/P (By Toilets). GR=SO-128273. Colin Whitticase ( 01874 658386.

Tuesday 14 th Strawberry Wood & Groes-Iwyd

8 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am

Queens Head Inn, Cwmyoy. GR=SO-311221.

Ted Hurran ( 01432 359197.

Sunday 19 th A walk of Historical Interest & Around Trecelyn. 9 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Crumlin public C/P (next to Wexa Inn) GR=ST-213983. (Turn Left off Kendon Rd & Left again)Terry Wilkins ( 01495 244866.

Saturday 25 th Twyn Disgwylfa & The Brecon & Monmouth Canal . 8.5 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Main C/P, Llangynidr. GR=SO-156196.

Judy Cox ( 01495 773495.

Tuesday 28 th Mathern & Mounton 8 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am Under Motorway, (Near Church), Mathern. GR=ST-522913.

Alan & Carol Cowhig ( 01633 865943.

March 2012

Sunday 4 th Coed-Cwnwr & Llangwm 9 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Maryport St South C/P Usk. (Opposite Usk Prison) GR=SO-378004

Alistair Mackinnon ( 01495 764644.

Saturday 10 th Partrishow & Cwm Coed-y-Cerig 8 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Fro C/P Forest Coal Pit, (limited Parking) GR=SO-292201.Alan Cunningham ( 01873 850954.

Tuesday 13 th Around Llangynidr 7 miles moderate.

10.00am Llangynidr main C/P GR=SO-155196.

Maureen Probert ( 01874 676204.

Sunday 18 th Gilwern Hill & Cwm Llanwenarth. 9 miles Energetic. Sp 10.00am Clydach Gorge

(picnic site).GR=SO-230136.

Graham Pugh ( 01873 832332.

Saturday 24 th Crickhowell Hillside & Tretower 9 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Crickhowell High School .

GR=SO-217185. Roger Austin ( 01873 810145.

Tuesday 27 th Hom Green Church & Chase Wood 7 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am Wilton Bridge C/P. Ross-on-wye. GR=SO-592240. Ann Sanford &

Iris Buckingham ( Mobil 07849273850

April 2012

Sunday 1 st Mynydd Garnclochdy & the Holy Well 9 miles moderate. Sp 09.45am Goytre Wharf C/P (fee)

GR=SO-312064.

Shirley Gladwin ( Mobil 07813504912.

Saturday 7 th Pontymister & Rogerstone (Ty-Du) 8 miles moderate. Sp. 10.00am Fourteen Locks Canal Centre. High Cross, Newport . GR= ST-279886.

Mike Griffiths ( 01495 764355.

Tuesday 10 th

Pontypool Ramblers Spring Event at Kerne Bridge .

Long Walk Kerne Bridge & Coppet Hill. 9 miles 4.5 hours moderate. Sp 10.15am Bishops Wood Village C/P,(fee £2. per car). GR=SO-581190. ( Car Sat-nav, HR9 5QT)

Mansell Howells ( 01495 763647.

Short Walk Howle Hill & Bishops Wood. 5 miles moderate. Sp as above,

Harry McKenzie ( 01495 751738

Sunday 15 th Rhos Dirion & Lord Hereford's Knob. 11 miles energetic. Sp 10.00am Blaen-y-cwm C/P Grwyne Fawr. GR=SO-252285. Jan Parsons ( 01633 664377.

Saturday 21 st Gilwern Hill & Carreg-Gywir 8 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am Whistle Halt C/P, Garn-yr-erw. Blaenavon. GR=SO-230103.

Gerald Knight ( 01495 763681.

Tuesday 24 th Blue Bell Woods around Penpedairheol & Glascoed. 7 miles moderate. Sp 10.00am. Beaufort Arms Inn. Glascoed, Usk Rd . (park fare end )

GR=SO-342026. Jean & Arthur Butt ( 01633 484025.

Sunday 29 th Mynydd Llangatwg & The Lonely Shepherd

9 miles moderate. Sp Main C/P, Gilwern.

GR=SO-248147.Marilyn Woods ( 01873 831106.

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

Pontypool Ramblers

Short Walks Programme

January to April 2012

January

Tuesday 10 th Llancayo and Ladyhill Wood.

5 miles 3 hours Moderate. SP.10.00am.

The Island C/P. Usk. GR= SO- 376013.

Leader Mel Morgan. ( 01495 785363.

Thursday 26 th Mamhilad &Greenmeadow.

6.5 miles 3.5 hours Easy. SP.10.00am. Goytre Village Hall C/P. Penperlleni. GR=SO-234046.

Leader Mike Griffiths. ( 01495 764355.

February

Tuesday 7 th Llanover, canal, railway & River.5.5 miles, 3 hours Easy. SP. 10.00am.

( Lay By ) Parking between Lanover & Llanellen. (A 4042). GR= SO- 307093.

Leader Lorraine Howells ( 01495 763647.

Thursday 23 rd Clytha Castle . 6 miles 3 hours Easy to moderate. SP. 10.00am. National Trust C/P. At Clytha Castle . Off the old A 40.

GR= SO- 361085.

Leader Bill George ( 01495 750176.

March

Tuesday 6 th Ty Nant – Nant Ddu. 6 miles 3 hours Easy to Moderate. SP.10.00am. Castle Green C/P. Skenfrith. GR= SO-456203.

Leader Kay Baynham ( 01495 759448.

Thursday 22 nd A Blaenavon Heritage Walk. 5 miles 3hours Moderate. SP.10.00am. Princes St. C/P (Next to the Victoria Inn ) Blaenavon. GR= SO-251087. Leader Keith Young ( 01495 857175.

(Follow the leader to the start).

April

Tuesday 10 th Pontypool Ramblers Spring Event at Kerne Bridge . There will be two walks, both starting at 10.15am. Bishops wood Village Hall C/P.

(Fee £2.per car). GR=SO-581190.

(Car Sat-nav. HR9 5QT).

Short walk . Howle Hill & Bishops wood. 5 miles

2. 5 hours Moderate.

Leader Harry McKenzie ( 01495 751738.

Long walk . Kerne Bridge & Coppet hill. 9 miles

4.5 hours. Moderate.

Leader Mansell Howells ( 01495 763647 .

(Please share transport with some one doing the same walk).

Thursday 19 th Around the Block on the Blorenge. 4.5 miles 2.5 hours Moderate.

SP. 10.00am. Foxhunter C/P. (next to twin masts).

Cefn-y-Galchen, Blaenavon. GR=SO-263108.

Leader Carol Cunnell ( 01495 774526

General Notes

These guided walks have been organized through Pontypool Ramblers. They have all been pre-walked by experienced walkers. If you have any queries regarding these walks, please phone the leader

For all these walks please wear appropriate clothing & footwear, also bring light refreshments.

Following recent reports of accidents with farm animals, we have taken advice and where our walks take us over farmland No Dogs will be allowed. Whilst we are not anti dog, the safety of our walkers is paramount. We thank you for your understanding in this matter; once again if you have any doubts or queries, please phone the leader.

Hon President Derrick Hynam

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 Iris Buckingham

21 Steynton Path

Fairwater, Cwmbran Np44 4QJ

' 01633 861138

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.

Linda Nicol

No8 Windsor Rd

Fairwater

Cwmbran.

NP44 4PN

' 01633 482871

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