Islwyn Ramblers

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Weekend Walks

This is our full programme of weekend walks for Spring 2010

This includes our light 'n leisurely walks, our Rail Rambles and other events so there should be something for everyone,
but if not, then let us know and we'll see what we can do.
If you have any questions or want any further information on these walks, please contact us at :-
contact@islwyn-ramblers.co.uk

DATE INFORMATION LEADER
Saturday 6th March 2010 Llanvaches
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m.
Still don't know where Llanvaches is... Left or Right?
Moderate walk 8 miles
Andrew George
Saturday 13th March 2010 Mynydd Medart
Leave Blackvein Road Cross Keys at 9:30 a.m.
through Coed y Darren, returning along canal towpath
Light 'n Leisurely 5 miles
Maggie Thomas
Saturday 13th March 2010 Daffodil Walk in aid of St David's Foundation Hospice Care
St Davids Foundation have a Daffodil Walk event at Cwmcarn Forest Drive. There are 4 distances for participants to choose from: 1.2miles, 2.5miles, 7miles, 12.5miles. – everyone can go at their own pace.
The walks will start around 8.30 – 9.30am.
All details from :-
Franca Macdonald
Community Fundraiser
01633 271364
Sunday 14th March 2010 The Canyons & St. Illtyd’s Church
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
Sounds like the Wild West - in them thar Hafodyrynys canyons....
Moderate 8 miles
Rob Southall
Saturday 20th March 2010 Woods & Lakes at Hafodyrynys
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
The other side of Hafodyrynys - with woods and lakes, it seems
Moderate 9 miles
Simon Foster
Wednesday 24th March 2010 Next season's meeting
Risca Rugby Club - 7.15pm
Anyone know of any good walks???
Now's your chance to tell us and, yes, I know it's not on a weekend
Everyone
Saturday 27th March 2010 Forest Roads - Lower Islwyn
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
Lower Islwyn? Any lower and it'll be in the sea.........
Light 'n Leisurely 4-5 miles
Andrea Price
Sunday 28th March 2010 Talybont
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys 9:00 a.m.
Talybont-on-Usk? by-Usk? under-Usk? - I hope not....
Moderate, but energetic 10 mile walk
Rich Beaugie
Saturday 3rd April 2010 Coastal walk from Merthyr Mawr
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:30 a.m.
Is there a prize for the best sandcastle??
Moderate, fairly flat but through dunes - 7 miles
Jill Jones
Saturday 10th April 2010 Gwyddon Valley
Leave car park at the top of Gwyddon Rd. Abercarn at 9:30 a.m.
Look out for the old boundary stone at the top... Light 'n Leisurely 4-5 miles
Andrea Price
Sunday 11th April 2010 Llanthony Priory
Leave Blackvein at 9 a.m. or Llanthony Priory at 10 a.m.
Walter Savage Landor lived next door - but he's not in
Moderate, but energetic walk 9 - 10 miles
Mike Showler
Saturday 17th April 2010 Henllys & Upper Cwmbran
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
The low road out - the high road back - or vice versa
Moderate 9 mile walk
Phil Jenkins
Saturday 24th April 2010 Rogerstone
Leave Cross Keys station at 9:05 a.m.
or Blackvein Road Cross keys at 9:15 a.m.
linear walk through forestry to Rogerstone
Light 'n Leisurely 6 miles
Maggie Thomas
Sunday 25th April 2010 Llangattock Escarpment
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
Breathtaking views over the Usk Valley
10 mile moderate, but energetic walk.
Maggie Thomas

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SORRY - YOU'RE TOO LATE FOR THESE - BUT THERE'S LOADS MORE STILL TO COME......
(Have a look in 'The Dungeon' for more of our past adventures)

DATE INFORMATION LEADER
Saturday 5th December 2009 A visit to the Tamworths
Leave Cwmfelinfach village car park at 9:30 am.
Got a feeling that these are the piggie-wiggies
Light 'n Leisurely - 4-5 miles
Maggie Thomas
or Andrea Price
Sunday 6th December 2009 Draethen and Christmas Lunch
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:45 am.
Walking, Wining and Dining - sounds good to me!
Moderate - 8 miles
Doreen Ford
Saturday 12th December 2009 Bus 'n Boot It to Pontllanfraith
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:30 am.
Not too sure yet but either take the 151 or 56 and walk back
Moderate - 8-9 miles
Phil Jenkins
Saturday 19th December 2009 Mince Pie Walk
Leave Lower carpark, Risca leisure centre at 9:30 am.
And not just Mince Pies - all sorts of special treats.....
provided you bring them !!
Moderate - 6 miles
Maggie Thomas
Saturday 26th December 2009 Rhiwderin environs
Leave Fields Road, Pontymister at 10:30 am.
This has got to involve the Rhiwderin Inn somehow...
Moderate - 6 miles
Allan & Judith Elliott
Friday 1st January 2010 Goose & Cuckoo, Llanover
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 10:00 am.
Stunning frost last year (or is it still this year?)
Moderate - 8 miles
Rob Southall
Sunday 3rd January 2010 Local Walk
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 am.
So, somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere then.....
Moderate 10 miles
Maggie Thomas
Saturday 9th January 2010 The Dogstone
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m.
An interesting memorial near Blaenavon
Moderate 6-7 miles
Terry Wilkins
Saturday 16th January 2010 Rail Ramble to Cardiff
Leave Cross Keys Station at 9:05 a.m.
around and about Bute Park & Pontcanna Fields
Light 'n Leisurely 5 mile walk
Maggie Thomas
Sunday 17th January 2010 Probably not Capel-y-Ffin
After all the bad weather, destination may be subject to change
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m.
Ancient Monks and spectacular scenery.
Moderate 6-7 miles
Terry Wilkins
Saturday 23rd January 2010 Llandegfedd Reservoir & Sor Brook
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m.
Sor Brook? - what about my Sor Feet ??
Moderate 6 miles
Judith Elliott
Saturday 30th January 2010 Rhyswg
Leave Lower car park Cwmcarn Forest at 9:30 a.m.
A pleasant stroll through the woods
Light 'n Leisurely 5 mile walk
Maggie Thomas
Sunday 31st January 2010 Partrishow
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m
Partrishow (or Patricio) is named after St. Issui, so now you know.....
Moderate 6 miles
Rob Southall
Saturday 6th February 2010 Abergavenny
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9:00 a.m
East, West, North or South ?? You'll soon find out....
Moderate walk at an energetic pace
Anne Beaugie
Saturday 13th February 2010 Rail Ramble to Cross Keys
Leave Newbridge Station at 9:05 a.m
A comfortable down-valley walk
Light 'n Leisurely 5 miles
Maggie Thomas
Sunday 14th February 2010 Blaensychan & Cwm-Nant-Ddu
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
I hope I know where I'm taking you all.....
Moderate 8 miles
Phil Jenkins
Saturday 20th February 2010 Nelson, Cilfynydd and Senghenedd
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m.
Definitely a view from the top.....
Moderate, but uneven ground and steep climb 7 miles
Liz Holland
Saturday 27th February 2010 Machen Mountain
Leave Blackvein Road Cross Keys at 9:30 a.m.
Carshare for a short ride then the views begin
Light 'n Leisurely 5 miles
Maggie Thomas
Sunday 28th February 2010 Sugar Loaf
Leave Blackvein Road, Cross Keys at 9 a.m. or NT carpark at 9:45 a.m.
A Loaf of Sugar isn't always all bad for you.....
Moderate 7 miles with 1 steep ascent
Mike Showler

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