Walk Programme 2009
Day 1: Saturday 28th February
Walk
1
From Priory to Crug
Strenuous
Time:
9.00am - 5.00pm
From:
Meet at Crickhowell High School (Free car park) for bus to start of walk (£5).
Length:
13 miles
Leaders:
Anne Pritchard & Jim Wilson
Description:
A high level walk from Llanthony Priory to Crickhowell following the route of the second stage of the Beacons Way, via Garn Wen, Partrishow Church and Table Mountain. 3000ft ascent.
Walk
2
Up Macnamara’s Road
Energetic
Time:
10.30am - 4.00pm
From:
Start Tir y Nant SO 237237 (Private car park £1) (Brook Cottage on OS map).
Length:
9 miles
Leaders:
Duncan Forbes
Description:
Car park:- Take Llanbedr Rd out of Crickhowell, up valley for 4 miles. Right at no through road sign.
To start, with a gentle rise up to the col, past the Hermitage with its tales of Macnamara, over the picturesque Tal y Maes bridge. Back along the ridge via Pen Twyn Glas with a steepish descent to the finish. 2000ft ascent.
Walk
3
Three Peaks
Strenuous
Time:
9.00am - 5.00pm
From:
CRiC.
Length:
15 miles
Leaders:
RAF Instructors
Description:
An ascent of Table Mt., before descending to the Grwynefechan via the Beacons Way. Across the valley up to the top of Crug Mawr and then down, again, to the Grwynefawr. Another ascent of Sugar Loaf via Fforest and returning via Llangenny to CRiC. 5000ft ascent.
Walk
4
Cwm Cwmbeth and The Usk
Moderate
Time:
10.30am - 1.00pm
From:
CRiC.
Length:
5 miles
Leaders:
Roger Austin
Description:
Ascend Cwm Cwmbeth & then follow the contour west through fields & woods with fine views into the Usk valley. Descend via a green lane & return to Crickhowell by the river. 1000ft ascent.
Walk
5
Welsh Learners Walk
Moderate
Time:
10.00am - 3.00pm
From:
Glangrwyney Village Hall (SO 238163) Car park (£1)
Length:
7 miles
Leaders:
Peter Davies
Description:
This walk is intended for Welsh speakers and those learners with a reasonable level of Welsh as it will be led by a Welsh speaking guide.
An ascent through Graig Wood and along to the Lamb & Flag. Returning via Llanwenarth Church and the river Usk to Glangrwyney. 1000ft ascent.
Walk
6
Govilon Heritage Trail
Easy
Time:
2.00pm - 4.00pm
From:
Forge Car Park (SO 242147)
Length:
1.5 miles
Leaders:
Bob Vaughan
Description:
Led by a local historian, this walk follows the railway track and country lanes to explore the west of the village of Govilon. The route keeps to steady gradients and all weather tracks. A few diversions are highlighted off the route to explore other village treasures.
Walk
7
The Canal & Usk Valley
Easy
Time:
1.30pm - 4.30pm
From:
CRiC
Length:
6 miles
Leaders:
Brian Post
Description:
A circular walk including a section of the Monmouth & Brecon Canal & part of the Usk Valley walk, returning via some attractive lanes & byways.
Strenuous walks require fitness and stamina to cope with several steep climbs and/or cover a good distance at a steady pace.
Energetic walks generally involve two steep climbs, but they will require determined application.
Moderate walks will seldom have steep climbs, but if they do, the climb will be taken at a relaxed pace.
Easy walks are generally flat or nearly so and are taken at a leisurely pace.
Suitable for wheelchair users or for those with walking difficulties
Suitable for young children and families
This walk is a special interest walk with emphasis on the interest, not just the walk.
Walk organised by the Brecon Beacons Park Society. No charge for Members.
Parents with children may book an RAF Adventure Day for their children if they are on this walk. See Events page for details.
Organised in conjunction with the Brecon Beacons National Park
Organised by Brecon & District Contact Association
Sponsored by the Ramblers Association
Walk organised by Govilon Heritage.