General Information

Islwyn Ramblers - the History and the Small Print

Islwyn Ramblers were formed in 1998 by a small group of Ramblers based in Risca.
They enjoyed exploring their local area and they enjoyed good company.
The logical thing was to team up and ramble together.
So being members of The Ramblers' Association, that's what they did - and called themselves Islwyn Ramblers.
Now its grown from just a few to just a horde, between 70 and 80 at full count
- with anything from 15 to 30 ramblers enjoying the countryside each week.

Some General Information on our Walks and Group

For the sake of our members and our environment Islwyn Ramblers are a NO SMOKING group.
We normally meet before walks at the car park adjacent to the playing fields at Blackvein Road, Cross Keys. (Grid Reference ST 226914)
There's a very good map on the 'Contact Us' page.
Unless otherwise indicated dogs are welcome but must be well behaved and kept on a lead AT ALL TIMES.
Strong boots or shoes should always be worn and bring waterproof clothing.
Bring food and drink especially if on a longer walk.
Persons participating in the group's activities do so at their own risk.
Whilst leaders will take every care for the safety of walkers, the group can accept no liability for injury.
Please satisfy yourself that you are fit, and well enough equipped for the walks you choose to join.
The walk leaders reserve the right to cancel or alter the walk without prior notice.
Walk leaders should appoint a back marker to close and secure gates.
Group meetings are held at Risca Rugby Club and at other local venues at regular intervals.
There is no charge for joining us on our walks. However, after 3 walks visitors would be expected to join
The Ramblers' Association, the charity working for the walkers.

Key to walks :-

Easy - Short easy-going with slight hills.
Moderate - Fairly easy going, some climbs and descents.
Strenuous - Good level of fitness and pace required. Not suitable for leisure walkers.

Group Officers

Chairman - Ken Wiltshire
General and Membership Secretary - Maggie Thomas
Program Secretary - Linda Nowaczyk
Treasurer - Richard Beaugie
Minutes Secretary - Claire Cooze
Social Secretary - Mandy Haines
Webmaster - Phil Jenkins

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