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Crickhowell Walking Festival 2008
Walks - 8th March 2008
Walk
27
From one valley to another
Energetic
Starts:
10.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
6.5 hours / 11 miles
Leaders:
Pavel Vitek
Description:
A circuit of the lower Black Mountains taking in Table Mountain, Llanbedr, Llangenny and returning to Crickhowell beside the river Usk.
Walk
28
Cordell Country
Moderate
Starts:
9.30am
From:
Pen-ffordd-goch (Keeper's Pond) (GR SO 254107)
Length:
3 hours / 6 miles
Leaders:
Chris Barber
Description:
An interesting walk in the area made famous by Alexander Cordell's well known novel "Rape of the Fair Country."
Note: Chris Barber is giving a talk on Cordell and his country on Friday evening - take a look at our events programme.
Note: Chris Barber is giving a talk on Cordell and his country on Friday evening - take a look at our events programme.
Walk
29
Sugar Loaf
Energetic
Starts:
10.00am
From:
Opposite Dragon's Head, Llangenny (GR SO 240179)
Length:
4 hours / 7 miles
Leaders:
Roger Austin
Description:
From the field opposite the Dragon's Head pub car park (fee) - Golden Grove in Llangenny. Along the River Grwyney and ascent to Sugar Loaf via Hall Farm. Descent to the Grwyney via Mynydd Pen y Fal and return along the valley to Llangenny. (The climb to Sugar Loaf is steep in places—but we will take it slowly!)
Walk
30
Gospel Pass to Crickhowell
Strenuous
Please Note:
This walk is now fully booked
Starts:
8.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
7 hours / 17 miles
Leaders:
Cpl Phil Kelly
Description:
Another tough walk led by the RAF Force Development Team (see Walk 12 for conditions of entry). Minibus to Gospel Pass (fee) and then back to Crickhowell via Twmpa, Waun Fach, Allt Mawr and Table Mountain.
Walk
31
West from Ty Croeso, Llangattock
Moderate
Starts:
10.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2.5 hours / 5 miles
Leaders:
Brian Post
Description:
A scenic route to the west of Crickhowell along part of the Usk Valley Walk and a section of the Brecon & Mon canal.
Walk
32
Town Walk
Easy
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2 hours / 1 miles
Leaders:
tba
Description:
Take a slow walk around Crickhowell with a local historian, looking at the castle, bridge, church and other interesting buildings.
Walk
33
Craig y Cilau Tramroad
Accessible Walk
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2 hours / 2 miles
Leaders:
Sam Ridge, Area Warden BBNP
Description:
A more challenging terrain for those in wheelchairs, who may require some assistance at times. Follow the road that was used to transport limestone to the iron makers in Brynmawr. The route goes west along the old Tramroad and into the old quarry along a compacted stone/grass track. It will then join the public footpath and return back to join a tarmac road to the start. Fantastic views over the Usk valley to the Black Mountains beyond.
Special Requirements:
Meet at CRiC for transport to site by Land Rover or meet at start SO 209154, but note the road up there is steep and narrow in places. You could also go in convoy behind the Land Rover.
Please note that a donation of about £3 is requested from all walkers to help cover the administration costs of the festival (this does not apply to Park Society Members on Park Society organised walks). This may be paid in advance using the Booking Form, or paid at Walk HQ in CRiC or to your Walk Leader at the start of your walk. 50p of each donation will go to the British Heart Foundation. Thank you.
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