winter Walks Programme 2011/12

When weather conditions are bad in the 24hrs before a walk,
please phone the leader
To check that the walk is taking place

Sunday, 5 February
East of Defynnog
A walk from the village towards the Mountain Centre,
passing through a nature reserve.
8 miles. Moderate. Explorer map OL 12.
Meeting point: Llandovery rail station, dep. 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Richard, tel 01558 822879.

Wednesday,8 February
South of Capel Gwynfe
Paths and old tracks with rustic beauty. Gaiters advised.
5 miles. Moderate. Explorer map OL 12.
Meeting point: Llandybie rail station, dep. 1:00pm, and on by car.
Leader: Monty, tel 01269 592532

Sunday, 12 February
Upper Cothi Valley
A walk from Pumsaint towards Cwrt-y-Cadno
with fine valley and upland views.
8 miles.Moderate/Energetic.
Explorer map 186.
Meeting point: Llanwrda village hall, dep 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Robert, tel 01550 777623

Wednesday, 15 February
Cynghordy
Quiet tracks and lanes on high ground between
Llyn Brianne and Tywi Valley.
5 miles. Easy/mod. Explorer map 187.
Meeting point: Llandovery rail station, dep. 1:00pm, and on by car.
Leader: Les, tel 01550 721959

Sunday, 19 February
Abergwesyn to Llyn Brianne
A circular open moorland walk.
6 miles. Moderate. Explorer map 187.
Meeting point: Llandovery rail station, dep. 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Judy, tel 01591 610613

Wednesday, 22 February
Abergorlech Forest Garden in Winter
Forestry Commission arboretum in Brechfa Forest.
6 miles. Easy. Explorer Map 186.
Meeting Point: Abergorlech Forest car park 11:00a.m.
Bring Picnic.
Leader: David, tel 01550 777623

Sunday,26 February
Gower
From Penmaen along beach to Oxwich,
then inland and return via Cefn Bryn. 9 miles. Moderate. Explorer map 164.
Meeting point: Llandybie rail station, dep. 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Don, tel 01550 779242

Wednesday, 29 February
East of Talley
Ridges and good views of the lakes.
4 miles. Moderate. Explorer map 186.
Meeting point: Llandeilo rail station, dep. 1:00pm, and on by car.
Leader: Geoffrey, tel 01558 822960

Sunday, 4 March
Preseli
A not too difficult walk from the village of Maenclochog
taking in some of the high scenic points and the village of Rosebush
with it's famous zinc clad pub.
9 miles. Moderate. Explorer OL map 35.
Meeting point: Llandeilo rail station, dep. 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Janice, tel 01269 593483

Wednesday, 7 March
Myddfai
A walk up to Myddfai Mountain following the footsteps of the Physicians.
Possibility of refreshments at the end of the walk.
5 miles. Moderate. Explorer map OL 12.
Meeting Point: Llandovery rail station Dep.1.00pm, and on by car.
Leader: Pam, tel. 01558 822225

Saturday, 10 March
East of Porthcawl
Coast and countryside.
8 miles. Easy/Mod. Explorer map 151.
Meeting point: Llanbybie rail station, dep. 9:30am, and on by car.
Leader: Lynne, tel 01558 824431

Wednesday, 14 March
Cefnbrynbrain
A walk from Brynaman to Cefnbrybrain and back,
taking advantage of the many paths used by miners years ago.
Memorable views.
6 miles. Moderate. Explorer map OL 12.
Meeting point: Brynaman Cinema car park, dep. 11:00am and on by car.
Leaders: Margaret & Jennifer, tel 01269 825464 tel 01269 825439

Sunday, March 18
North of Carreg Cennen
Fields, lanes and great views of castle and mountains.
7 miles. Moderate. Explorer map OL 12.
Meeting point: Carreg Cennen Castle car park, dep. 10:00am.
Leader: Barrie, tel 01269 850184

Wednesday, 21 March
Abergorlech
Walk follows the Cothi river and travels through attractive woodland.
Ground surface may be slippery in places.
5 miles. Easy. Explorer map 186.
Meeting point: Llandeilo rail station, dep. 1:00pm, and on by car. No dogs.
Leader: David, tel 01269 850914

Sunday, 25 March
Between the Two Clydachs
The walk starts in the centre of Clydach in the Swansea Valley.
The area has lost most of its industrial heritage
to return to an attractive countryside walking location.
11miles. Energetic. Explorer Map 165.
Meeting point: Llandybie rail station, dep.9:00a.m. and on by car. No dogs.
Leader: David, tel 01269 850914

Wednesday, 28 March
South of Tregib
An ascending walk to castle views following little-used paths and lanes.
4 miles. Moderate. Explorer map 186.
Meeting point: Llandeilo rail station, dep 1:00pm, and on by car.
Leader: Robert, tel 01550 777623

 

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Walkers attend the walks at their own risk.
No liability can be accepted by The Ramblers Association.

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