Walk Programme 2010
Day 6: Thursday 4th March
Walk
37
Bwlch with Altitude
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
New Inn Bwlch (SO 150220)
Finish:
New Inn Bwlch (SO 150220)
Distance:
12 miles
Leader:
Phil Evans
Details:
North to Mynydd Llangorse and Cockit Hill then down to Llangorse to visit the 15th century church for tea and biccies! Around the lake past the crannog and on to Llangasty church. Then up to the Allt taking in the Paragon Tower and the ancient British fort on the top. Continue along the Allt and then down to Bwlch and finish with bangers and mash at the New Inn!! Ascent 2000ft.
Walk
38
A Classic walk around Llanthony
Strenuous
Time:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Start:
Llanthony Priory (SO 288278)
Finish:
Llanthony Priory (SO 288278)
Distance:
10 miles
Leader:
Chris Playford
Details:
A high level circuit of the Ewyas Valley via the beer trail to Offa’s Dyke Path, down via Upper Pentwyn, up the other side to skirt the Gaer and then north along the ridge to descend via Cwm Bwchel. 2500ft ascent.
Walk
39
Skirrid National Trust Walk
Moderate
Time:
10.00am – 2.30pm
Start:
Car Park on B4521 (SO 328164)
Finish:
Car Park on B4521 (SO 328164)
Distance:
3 miles
Leader:
Arts Alive & National Trust
Details:
The walk takes a route via the Skirrid Forest School site. Participants can choose to walk the ridge with the wardens or remain on site with Miranda Thomason to enjoy bushcraft and creative activities. The group will reunite around the campfire for a hot lunch and a chance to talk to the National Trust about their work and site management.
Walk
40
History & Legend in the Clydach Gorge
Moderate
Time:
10.30am – 4.00pm
Start:
Gilwern Wharf Car Park (SO 243146)
Finish:
Gilwern Wharf Car Park (SO 243146)
Distance:
8 miles
Leader:
Chris Barber
Notes:
This walk is preceded by a talk on Wednesday evening – see events programme
Details:
Along the tramroad to Clydach Ironworks, then up to an old railway track to Gelli Felin. A steep descent down to the Devil’s Bridge and then up to the Drum & Monkey Inn and onto the old Llangattock tramroad. Pass below the Lonely Shepherd and descend to the start. Ascent 900 ft.
Walk
41
Lake and Cake
Moderate
Time:
10.00am – 3.00pm
Start:
Cwmdu Village Hall (SO 180240)
Finish:
Cwmdu Village Hall (SO 180240)
Distance:
9 miles
Leader:
Pat James
Details:
Starting with a gentle ascent along country lanes and then crossing open moorland overlooking Llangorse lake. Returning to Cwmdu for a hot drink and Welsh Cakes made by the winner of the 1st Prize Royal Welsh Show 2009 (£2). Note there are some stiles on this walk. It will all be taken at a gentle pace – time to chat!!
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.