Walk Programme 2010
Day 7: Friday 5th March
Walk
42
Torpantau to Crickhowell – low level
Energetic
Time:
9.00am – 4.00pm
Start:
Bus from Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre to start at Blaen y Glyn
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
12 miles
Leader:
Martyn Jones
Notes:
Bus kindly sponsored by Thompsetts Fish & Chips, Crickhowell
Details:
A reasonably long walk through varied terrain remaining below 1200ft. The route initially follows the Taff Trail north. A short climb to the back of Tor y Foel then descending to Llangynidr. If the river is low enough along the bank of the River Usk, before joining the canal to Crickhowell. Otherwise canal all the way. Ascent 300ft.
Walk
43
Two Ridges Astride the Grwyne Fawr
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
Pont Cadwgan (SO 267252)
Finish:
Pont Cadwgan (SO 267252)
Distance:
14 miles
Leader:
Miriam Griffiths
Details:
The car park is about 2.5 miles on the road up the Grwyne Fawr valley from Forest Coal Pit.
North via Bal Mawr and Chwarel y Fan, descending to cross the river near Blaen y Cwm, then up to Pen y Gadair Fawr, returning south via Pen Twyn Mawr and Disgwylfa. 3000ft ascent.
North via Bal Mawr and Chwarel y Fan, descending to cross the river near Blaen y Cwm, then up to Pen y Gadair Fawr, returning south via Pen Twyn Mawr and Disgwylfa. 3000ft ascent.
Walk
44
Overlooking Llangorse
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 4.00pm
Start:
Cattle grid at Bwlch (SO 159223)
Finish:
Cattle grid at Bwlch (SO 159223)
Distance:
11 miles
Leader:
James Suter
Details:
The car park is on the minor road right off the A40 in Bwlch coming from Crickhowell.
Walk up & over Mynydd Llangorse before dropping down via Cockit Hill and up Mynydd Troed. Along the ridge to descend to the valley and up again to Bwlch. Ascent 2700ft.
Walk up & over Mynydd Llangorse before dropping down via Cockit Hill and up Mynydd Troed. Along the ridge to descend to the valley and up again to Bwlch. Ascent 2700ft.
Walk
45
Upland Archaeology – Blaenau Gwent
Moderate
Time:
10.00am – 3.30pm
Start:
Top House Pub, Trefil (SO 119128)
Finish:
Top House Pub, Trefil (SO 119128)
Distance:
6 miles
Leader:
Frank Olding
Details:
A guided walk looking at the archaeology of upland Blaenau Gwent. The walk will take in the Duke’s Table, the Brinore tramroad, prehistoric burial mounds and the Chartists’ Cave.
Walk
46
Grwyne Fawr Reservoir
Easy
Time:
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Start:
Blaen y Cwm (SO 252285)
Finish:
Blaen y Cwm (SO 252285)
Distance:
3.5 miles
Leader:
Pam Knowles
Details:
The car park is at the head of the Grwyne Fawr valley.
A walk along well made tracks & an old railway line, rising gradually to the dam, with a bit of industrial history along the way. A short scramble down by the dam and a level return. 1000ft ascent.
A walk along well made tracks & an old railway line, rising gradually to the dam, with a bit of industrial history along the way. A short scramble down by the dam and a level return. 1000ft ascent.
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.
Walk has one or more steep climbs, but they will be taken at a very slow 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
Walk organised by Govilon Heritage.