| 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
| 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
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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 |
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| Sunday 3rd January 2010
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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
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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 |
