Walk Programme 2010
Day 4: Tuesday 2nd March
Walk
27
A Northern Beacons Circuit
Strenuous
Time:
9.30am – 5.00pm
Start:
Cwmgydi Top Car Park (SO 024248)
Finish:
Cwmgydi Top Car Park (SO 024248)
Distance:
9 miles
Leader:
John Walton
Details:
From roundabout at west end of Brecon bypass head towards Brecon. Turn right after 500 yds at Drovers Arms. Left at 3 way junction. Go to the end of the road (3mls.).
A steady climb up Cefn Cwm Llwch to Pen y Fan, then Cribyn, Fan y Big and a long descent of Cefn Cyff. Turn off over rough ground to skirt northern foot. Ascent 2700ft
A steady climb up Cefn Cwm Llwch to Pen y Fan, then Cribyn, Fan y Big and a long descent of Cefn Cyff. Turn off over rough ground to skirt northern foot. Ascent 2700ft
Walk
28
Brinore Tramroad
Energetic
Time:
9.30am – 4.30pm
Start:
Henderson Hall, Talybont (SO 113229) – £1
Finish:
Henderson Hall, Talybont (SO 113229)
Distance:
12.5 miles
Leader:
Anne Pritchard
Details:
Henderson Hall is situated just off the main road at the western end of Talybont-on-Usk (follow the Recycling signs).
A walk along the Brinore Tramroad, with a dip down into the Dyffryn Crawnon valley. Historical interest, pretty woodland, plus a chance of some fine views if we’re lucky. Ascent 2400ft.
A walk along the Brinore Tramroad, with a dip down into the Dyffryn Crawnon valley. Historical interest, pretty woodland, plus a chance of some fine views if we’re lucky. Ascent 2400ft.
Walk
29
The Llangattock Escarpment
Energetic
Time:
10.00am – 4.00pm
Start:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Finish:
Crickhowell Resource & Information Centre
Distance:
8 miles
Leader:
Martyn Jones
Details:
A climb up to the escarpment via an old tramway and through Craig Y Cillau Nature Reserve. The walk continues along the top of the cliffs and quarries to reach The Lonely Shepherd and then descends through lanes and fields to Llangattock. Ascent 1600ft
Walk
30
Sugar Loaf the Easy Way Up
Moderate
Time:
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Start:
Mynydd Llanwenarth Car Park (SO 268167)
Finish:
Mynydd Llanwenarth Car Park (SO 268167)
Distance:
4 miles
Leader:
David Thomas
Details:
Take A40 from Crickhowell to Abergavenny. Turn left to Sugar Loaf Vineyards. Go past Vineyard and up very steep hill to car park at end of the road.
A spiral walk up the Sugar Loaf, not too steep, except at the end. 360 degree views of Black Mts., Usk Valley and Herefordshire and beyond. Fairly steep descent down the eastern flank.
A spiral walk up the Sugar Loaf, not too steep, except at the end. 360 degree views of Black Mts., Usk Valley and Herefordshire and beyond. Fairly steep descent down the eastern flank.
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.