Walk Programme 2010
Day 1: Saturday 27th February
Walk
1
The Help for Heroes Challenge
Strenuous
Time:
7.00am – 5.00pm
Start:
Bus from Cray Reservoir (SN881206) to start at Usk Reservoir
Finish:
Cray Reservoir (SN881206)
Distance:
22 miles
Leader:
RAF
Notes:
There is no charge for this walk. Bus kindly sponsored by BBNPA
Details:
Meet at Cray Reservoir car park on A4067 South from Sennybridge. SN881206
Led RAF Instructors, this arduous walk from the Usk Reservoir to the Cray Reservoir has several thousand feet of climb across rough terrain and visits some of the aircraft crash sites, acknowledging those who have made sacrifices in the past. The Challenge is not just a physical one, as everyone who enrols must pledge to raise at least £100 for Help for Heroes. Whoever raises the most will receive a Montane Superfly jacket, donated by Crickhowell Adventure.
Led RAF Instructors, this arduous walk from the Usk Reservoir to the Cray Reservoir has several thousand feet of climb across rough terrain and visits some of the aircraft crash sites, acknowledging those who have made sacrifices in the past. The Challenge is not just a physical one, as everyone who enrols must pledge to raise at least £100 for Help for Heroes. Whoever raises the most will receive a Montane Superfly jacket, donated by Crickhowell Adventure.
Walk
2
A Pen & Two Black Ridges
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
Blaen y Cwm Car Park SO252285
Finish:
Blaen y Cwm Car Park SO252285
Distance:
13 miles
Leader:
Anne Pritchard
Details:
The car park is at the head of the Grwyne Fawr valley.
Ascend Pen y Gadair Fawr then follow the ridge south east to Disgwylfa, descend to Pont Cadwgan before climbing up again to the eastern ridge to return via Bal Mawr and Chwarel y Fan. Ascent 3500ft
Ascend Pen y Gadair Fawr then follow the ridge south east to Disgwylfa, descend to Pont Cadwgan before climbing up again to the eastern ridge to return via Bal Mawr and Chwarel y Fan. Ascent 3500ft
Walk
3
Catsback Circular
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
Black Hill Car Park (SO 284328)
Finish:
Black Hill Car Park (SO 284328)
Distance:
11 miles
Leader:
John Walton
Details:
To car park go through Longtown, at 3-way junction turn left and left at next fork. Follow signs to picnic site.
A steep climb up the Catsback is rewarded with a great ridge walk from Hay Bluff to Gospel Pass. Down to Capel-y-Ffin with a steep climb past the Vision Farm and over Offa’s Dyke to the start. Ascent 3000 ft.
A steep climb up the Catsback is rewarded with a great ridge walk from Hay Bluff to Gospel Pass. Down to Capel-y-Ffin with a steep climb past the Vision Farm and over Offa’s Dyke to the start. Ascent 3000 ft.
Walk
4
A Walk on the Wild Side
Moderate
Time:
9.30am – 1.30pm
Start:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
4 miles
Leader:
Brecknock Wildlife Trust
Notes:
No dogs, please.
Details:
An easy paced family walk – farm fields, hedges and woodland, stream and river. We’ll look for signs of spring, budding trees, birdsong and early flowers. Through Graig Wood, down to Llangenny and by stream and Rheld Wood to return along the River Usk. Wear warm clothes and bring binoculars.
Walk
5
The Tree Pens
Energetic
Time:
10.00am – 4.00pm
Start:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
11 miles
Leader:
Roger White
Details:
The Black Mountains with sweeping views above Crickhowell.
Up Table Mountain and on up to Pen Cerrig-calch and Pen Allt-mawr. Back over Pen Gloch-y-pibwr and round the Darren to descend by Cwm Cumbeth. 2,400ft ascent.
Up Table Mountain and on up to Pen Cerrig-calch and Pen Allt-mawr. Back over Pen Gloch-y-pibwr and round the Darren to descend by Cwm Cumbeth. 2,400ft ascent.
Walk
6
Quaint and Qrucid!!
Energetic
Time:
10.00am – 4.00pm
Start:
Pont Cadwgan (SO 267252)
Finish:
Pont Cadwgan (SO 267252)
Distance:
8.5 miles
Leader:
Anna Heywood (www.droverholidays.co.uk)
Details:
The car park is on the right about 2.5 miles on the road up the Grwyne Fawr valley from Fforest Coal Pit.
A walk in the Grwyne Fawr Valley linking two fascinating churches hiding medieval treasures and tales of murder! A walk through the forest brings us to Patricio and St Issui’s Well, across the valley to Cwmyoy with its quirky leaning tower. Ascent 2000ft.
A walk in the Grwyne Fawr Valley linking two fascinating churches hiding medieval treasures and tales of murder! A walk through the forest brings us to Patricio and St Issui’s Well, across the valley to Cwmyoy with its quirky leaning tower. Ascent 2000ft.
Walk
7
Blorenge and the Punchbowl
Moderate
Time:
10.00am – 1.00pm
Start:
Foxhunter Car Park, Blaenavon (SO 263107)
Finish:
Foxhunter Car Park, Blaenavon (SO 263107)
Distance:
7 miles
Leader:
Peter Davies
Details:
The commentary will be in Welsh and English. Ideal for Welsh learners. The car park is near the radio masts on the Blorenge.
An easy walk to the cairn on the Blorenge with a scenic circuit of Blorenge around the Punchbowl and along the tramroad to Keeper’s Pond. Excellent views of the Usk Valley.
An easy walk to the cairn on the Blorenge with a scenic circuit of Blorenge around the Punchbowl and along the tramroad to Keeper’s Pond. Excellent views of the Usk Valley.
Walk
8
Up Macnamara’s Road
Moderate
Time:
10.30am – 4.00pm
Start:
Tir y Nant (SO 237237) – £1
Finish:
Tir y Nant (SO 237237)
Distance:
9 miles
Leader:
Martyn Jones
Details:
Take Llanbedr Rd from Crickhowell for 4 miles. Right at no through road sign.(Brook Cottage on pre-2009 maps).
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. Try ‘the other half’ tomorrow – Walk 20
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. Try ‘the other half’ tomorrow – Walk 20
Walk
9
Glanusk Estate Walk
Easy
Time:
10.30am – 12.30pm
Start:
Estate entrance off A40 (SO 191200)
Finish:
Estate entrance off A40 (SO 191200)
Distance:
4 miles
Leader:
Stuart Jarvis, Glanusk Estate
Details:
Along A40 towards Bwlch from Crickhowell. Turn left into the estate and park before the bridge.
We have a unique opportunity to learn at first hand about the history and management of this large private Estate.Stuart Jarvis is the Estate Ghillie and has worked there for 37 years, so he has a wealth of information at his fingertips! By kind permission of the Legge-Bourkes
We have a unique opportunity to learn at first hand about the history and management of this large private Estate.Stuart Jarvis is the Estate Ghillie and has worked there for 37 years, so he has a wealth of information at his fingertips! By kind permission of the Legge-Bourkes
Walk
10
Cwm Cumbeth and the Usk
Moderate
Time:
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Start:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
5 miles
Leader:
Roger Austin
Details:
Ascend Cwm Cumbeth and then follow the contour west through fields and woods with fine views into the Usk valley. Descend via a green lane & return to Crickhowell by the river. 800ft ascent.
Walk
11
Rail, Tram & Road
Easy
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Start:
Forge Car Park, Govilon (SO 242147)
Finish:
Forge Car Park, Govilon (SO 242147)
Distance:
2.5 miles
Leader:
Bob Vaughan, Govilon Heritage
Details:
A historical walk around Govilon with a look at the transport systems over the ages in this fascinating area in the company of local historians and National Park Wardens.
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.