Walk Programme 2010
Day 9: Sunday 7th March
Walk
55
Three Peaks
Strenuous
Time:
9.00am – 5.00pm
Start:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
15 miles
Leader:
RAF
Details:
A tough 4 booter! An ascent of Table Mt., before descending to the Grwyne Fechan via the Beacons Way. Across the valley up to the top of Crug Mawr and then down to the Grwyne Fawr. Ascend Sugar Loaf via Fforest and returning via Llangenny to CRiC. Ascent 5000ft.
Walk
56
“Lorna Doone” Valley
Energetic
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Start:
Car Park opposite Storey Arms (SN 983203)
Finish:
Car Park opposite Storey Arms (SN 983203)
Distance:
11 miles
Leader:
Judy Cox
Details:
The Storey Arms is on the A470 south from Brecon.
A walk along the Taff Trail before crossing to the dramatic Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, then down to the old turnpike road to remote Cwm-du where the BBC’s “Lorna Doone” was filmed. A steady climb onto Fan Frynach to the shoulder of Fan Fawr and back down to Storey Arms. Ascent 2000ft.
A walk along the Taff Trail before crossing to the dramatic Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, then down to the old turnpike road to remote Cwm-du where the BBC’s “Lorna Doone” was filmed. A steady climb onto Fan Frynach to the shoulder of Fan Fawr and back down to Storey Arms. Ascent 2000ft.
Walk
57
The NW Escarpment
Energetic
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
Castle Inn Pengenfordd (SO 173301)
Finish:
Castle Inn Pengenfordd (SO 173301)
Distance:
11 miles
Leader:
Bill Chase
Details:
A walk along the magnificent north west escarpment of the Black Mountains with a stiff ascent up the Dragon’s Back then along to Rhiw y Fan and Twmpa. Panoramic views over Hay and the Wye valley. Return to Pengenfordd along paths at the foot of the escarpment. Ascent 2500ft.
Walk
58
Cwm Oergwm – a Beacons Circuit
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Start:
Llanfeigan Church, Pencelli
Finish:
Llanfeigan Church, Pencelli
Distance:
12 miles
Leader:
Phil Evans
Details:
Take B4558 from Talybont to Pencelli. Just before village (canal bridge) fork left and then first left. Park at the end of the tarmac road.
From the church over fields before ascending a sunken lane onto The Bryn. Along the eastern side of Cwm Oergwm to Fan y Big. Long rolling descent to Llanfrynach followed by a short steep climb and some more fields to the start. Ascent 2500 ft.
From the church over fields before ascending a sunken lane onto The Bryn. Along the eastern side of Cwm Oergwm to Fan y Big. Long rolling descent to Llanfrynach followed by a short steep climb and some more fields to the start. Ascent 2500 ft.
Walk
59
The Western Grwynefechan
Strenuous
Time:
10.00am – 4.30pm
Start:
Tir y Nant (SO 237237)
Finish:
Tir y Nant (SO 237237)
Distance:
13 miles
Leader:
Rob Lewis
Details:
Take Llanbedr Rd from Crickhowell for 4 miles. Right at no through road sign.(Brook Cottage on pre-2009 maps).
Diagonally up to Table Mt, turning north for a steep climb up Pen Carreg Calch then fairly level to Pen Allt Mawr. To the col at the head of the valley, returning by the hill wall and Park Wood. Ascent 2800 ft.
Diagonally up to Table Mt, turning north for a steep climb up Pen Carreg Calch then fairly level to Pen Allt Mawr. To the col at the head of the valley, returning by the hill wall and Park Wood. Ascent 2800 ft.
Walk
60
In the Shadow of the Sugar Loaf
Moderate
Time:
10.00am – 2.00pm
Start:
Golden Grove Llangenny (SO 240179) (£1)
Finish:
Golden Grove Llangenny (SO 240179)
Distance:
7 miles
Leader:
Tim and Lesley Barton
Details:
The car park is in the field opposite the Dragon’s Head.
A walk around the back of the Sugar Loaf following the Grwyne Fawr stream using the footpaths and lanes on the lower slopes of the mountain. This route will return to Llangenny along various paths on the Llanbedr side of the valley.
A walk around the back of the Sugar Loaf following the Grwyne Fawr stream using the footpaths and lanes on the lower slopes of the mountain. This route will return to Llangenny along various paths on the Llanbedr side of the valley.
Walk
61
A Musical History of the Canal
Easy
Time:
10.00am – 12.00pm
Start:
Crickhowell High School
Finish:
Crickhowell High School
Distance:
4 miles
Leader:
Kate & Peter Jones
Details:
A short history of the canal performed in dialogue, music and song by Crickhowell High School pupils. Walk starts and ends at the High School and joins the canal at Llangattock where pupils will entertain on each bridge along the bank before the walk returns to Crickhowell. Song sheets will be available for walkers to join in.
Walk
62
Table Mt from Llanbedr
Moderate
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Start:
Village Hall Llanbedr (SO 218183) (£1)
Finish:
Village Hall Llanbedr (SO 218183)
Distance:
4 miles
Leader:
David Thomas
Details:
A gentle walk along country lanes before a steep climb onto the hills to the top of Table Mt. Look down on Crickhowell and the Usk Valley and then descend quite sharply down to the village and back to the Red Lion for a cuppa – or something stronger!
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.