Completed Walks during 2010

Video diary of the walks that were completed during 2010:



Garn Ddu - 12 February 2010
Glais Bridge to Cilsanws trig. point
Garn Du, forrestry to Pentwyn Reservoir then Cefn Penmaillard to Cefn Coed
Weather: Dry and Cold

Severn Bore & Slimbridge - 2 March 2010
Minsterworth to watch best rated 'bore' of the year
Then drove to the wild foul centre at Slimbridge
Weather: Dry and Frosty

Red Daren - 19 March 2010
Llanthony Prior to Hatterrall Ridge to join Offa’s Dyke.
Descent to Capel-Y-Fin and return to Priory
Weather: Dry and Mild

Southerndown - 1 Aril 2010
Jurassic coastal path to Dunraven
St Brides Major to Ogmore Down to Ogmore Castle
Weather: Dry, with Wind and periods of Sunshine

Shirhowy Skyline - 13 May 2010
Circular walk from Penyfan Country Park to Manmoel
Mynydd Pen Y Fan back to Country Park
Weather: Dry, Sunny and Cold

Ysgyrdd Fawr - 22 May 2010
Ascent through woodland, ridge walk to trig. point on tip of Skirrid mountain
Weather: Sunny and Very Warm

Worms Head - 28 May 2010
Magical sunny day on the Gower Peninsula
Climb up Swirles Howe to trig. point on Rhossili Down.
Through village of Rhossili to headland above causeway.
Cross causeway to Inner Head of Worm.
Return to Rhosilli Beach and then Llangennith
Weather: Sunny and Warm

Mynnydd Llangattock - 10 June 2010
Gloomy day for a visit to the Lonely Shephard
Weather: Wet and Coldish

Fforest Fawr - 11 June 2010
Climb of Fan Llia, descent to Maen Llia (Grid Ref: 924192)monolithic standing stone.
Ascent of Fan Nedd then return to car park
Map of route - 7 miles (moderate/easy)
Weather: Sunny and Mild

Hen Dy-aderyn - 24 June 2010
Successful search for the trig point on Llangattock Mountain
Weather: Sunny and Warm

Morlais Castle - 30 June 2010
Evening walk across limestone quarry opposite Brecon Mountain Railway
Visit to crypt, then return across golf course to car park.
Weather: Sunny and Warm

Monte Bollettora - 12 July 2010
European trip to the Lombardy region of Northern Italy.
Como to Brunate to Bollettora
Weather: Very Hot

Sarn Helen - 29 July 2010
Roman Road in Fforest Fawr
Mean Madoc standing stone
Weather: Warm

Grwynne Fechan - 5 August 2010
Trek in the Black Mountains
Circular walk to Pen-Y-Gadair Fawr and Waun Rhydd, the highest point in the range.
Weather: Dry and Mild

British Camp - 23 August 2010
Iron age hill fort
Herefordshire Beacon at the start of the Malvern Hills
Weather: Humid, Overcast, Warm and Wet

Twmbarlwm - 16 September 2010
Circular walk from Cwmcarn Visitor Centre to highest point in Gwent.
Stunning views across the Bristol Channel
Weather: Dry, Sunny and Cold

Kilpeck - 16 October 2010
Visit to Norman church in Kilpeck with a de-tour to Grosmont.
Weather: Overcast but Dry

Fan Gyhrych - 28 October 2010
Climb from Cray Reservior to trig. point on Fan Gyhrych.
Weather: Wet and Windy

Taff Trail - starting on 13 November 2010
Three sections of Taff Trail - Cefn Coed to Pontstcill, Rhydycar to Aberfan and Aberfan to Quakers Yard
Weather: Dry and Cold

Hen Rhydd - 10 December 2010
Majestic waterfall country while frozen
Weather: Cold