Walks Programme (Very Provisional) 2011

The following are just a few suggestions for the draft programme of walks in 2011:

January 2011
Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad
Circular walk across the ridge
Pontsticill Reservoir
Circuit around the perimeter
Pen-Y-Fan
One of numerous ascents of the highest peak in Southern Britain.

February 2011
Sugar Loaf
Route from the north-east
Pen-Y-Fan
First climb of highest peak in Brecon Beacons

March 2011
Cefn to Pontsarn
Local walk along banks of Taff Fechan
Whitford Sands, Gower Peninsular
From Whitford Burrows to Whitford Sands lighthouse
Malvern Hills
From British Camp to Greater Malvern

April 2011
Blaencwm
Circular walk in Rhondda Valley
Cefn Coed-Y-Cymmer - an evening walk
Local walk in warm spring sunshine
Cardiff Bay Barrage
Circular walk around rim of Cardiff Bay
Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Completing various sections over the summer months
Black Hill/Hay Bluff
Circular walk along the narrow ridge of Black Hill, on to Hay Bluff and then returning via Offa's Dyke Path on the Hatterall Ridge to the Olchon Valley.

May 2011
Gower Coastal Path
Llanmadoc to Port Eynon
Skomer
Visit to the island of the Pembrokeshire coast to see nesting birds
Raven Walks
Part One – Ynysddu to Risca
Part Two – Risca to Mynyddislwyn

June 2011
Cadair Idris
Penwyilt
Circular walk including Fan Fraith and Fan Gyhirych
Nash Point to St Donats
Circular walk along Glamorgan Heritage Coastal Path via St. Donants to Nash Point Lighthouse, before returning to Llantwit Major.
Mid-Summers Evening Tuesday 21st June -
Crybin - 5 miles (Moderate)
Starting via the Roman Road, prior to refreshments in Red Cow.

July 2011
Caswell Bay
A circular walk starting at Caswell Bay, taking in Brandy cove, Pwll Du Bay, Pwll Du Head and the Upper Bishopston Valley.
7 miles
Penmoelallt Circular
Starting on the A470 just outside Cefn Coed on Taff Trail to Llwyn Onn Dam.
Returning from Filter Works via Cefn Penmallard footpath
Evening refreshments in Lord Raglan or local alternative

August 2011
Rhondda Valley Walk
Blaencwm
A circular walk through the heart of the Rhondda Valleys, past waterfalls and former industrial landscapes.
6 miles
Gwent Levels
Circular walk from Goldcliff to Redwick and then returning along the sea wall, following in the footsteps of the Romans and monks over numerous footbridges and drainage ditches, through a historical landscape of reclaimed land.
8 miles

September 2011
Fan Llia, Fan Dringarth, Craig Cwn Du, Fan Frynach, Bryn Melin, Sarn Helen, Afon Llia
Stunning scenery in the almost Scottish-like glen with Peregrine Falcons and Ravens.
Long Mynd
Carding Mill, Church Stretton to Pole Bank
7 miles

October 2011
Glyntawe
Magnificent circular ridge walk over Fan Hir and Fan Brycheiniog.
10 Miles (Moderate/Difficult)
Pengarnddu to Talybont
Starting at Asda's Car Park, a moorland walk on the roman road over Waun Rhydd through Talybont Forest to the Bridge Inn in Pencelli or White Hart in Talybont.
Return by service bus/minibus.
10 miles (Moderate)