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Crickhowell Walking Festival 2008
Walks - 9th March 2008
Walk
34
Bwlch, Cefn and Cwms
Energetic
Starts:
9.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
6 hours / 10.5 miles
Leaders:
Judy Cox
Notes:
Booking Essential
Description:
Bwlch to Crickhowell via Cefn Moel, Cwmdu, and the Cwm-gu valley following the route of the third stage of the Beacons Way from West to East. Meet at 9.00am at CRiC for transport by bus to Bwlch (fee).
Walk
35
The canal and the workhouse
Easy
Starts:
10.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2.5 hours / xx miles
Leaders:
Phil Evans
Description:
A generally easy walk, although with one steep section. Learn about the history of the canal and the workhouse. Includes coffee and cakes at Ty Croeso.
Walk
36
Table Mountain from Crickhowell
Moderate
Starts:
10.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2.5 hours / 5 miles
Leaders:
Roger Austin
Description:
Towering over Crickhowell Table Mountain is quite a steep climb from the town, but the views from the top are breathtaking. See the ancient hill fort guarding the river crossing and valley below.
Walk
37
Town Walk
Easy
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2 hours / 1 miles
Leaders:
tna
Description:
Take a slow walk around Crickhowell with a local historian, looking at the castle, bridge, church and other interesting buildings.
Walk
38
History & Archaeology of the Grwyney
Easy
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
Opposite Dragon's Head, Llangenny (GR SO 240179)
Length:
3 hours / 4 miles
Leaders:
Graham Makepeace
Description:
From the field opposite the Dragon s Head pub car park (fee) - Golden Grove in Llangenny. Starting at Druid’s Altar walk around Glangrwyney and Llangenny and learn about the standing stones and water mills of the area from local historian, Dr Graham Makepeace.
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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