Crickhowell Walking Festival 2008
Walks - 2nd March 2008
Walk
9
Another approach to Sugar Loaf
Energetic
Starts:
10.00am
From:
Opposite Dragon's Head, Llangenny (GR SO 240179)
Length:
5.5 hours / 9 miles
Leaders:
Ros Grant
Description:
From the field opposite the Dragon's Head pub car park (fee) - Golden Grove in Llangenny. An interesting walk through the Graig wood and onto the summit (596 metres) of Sugar Loaf.
Walk
10
River Usk & the Rheld
Easy
Starts:
10.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
2.5 hours / 4 miles
Leaders:
Phil Williams
Description:
A walk to the picturesque Crickhowell Bridge over the Usk and then east along the river bank. The short climb through Rheld Wood is quite steep. Return gently down hill through lanes, quiet roads and fields
Walk
11
Table Mountain via Green Cottage
Moderate
Starts:
10.00am
From:
Red Lion, Llanbedr (GR SO 239203)
Length:
2 hours / 4 miles
Leaders:
David Thomas
Description:
Car parking in Llanbedr village hall (donation). An ideal Sunday morning stroll up a lonely lane and then onto the hills to the top of Table Mountain. A quick look down on Crickhowell and then a steep descent back to the Red Lion for hot soup and a roll and then walk or drive to Llangenny for walk 16.
Walk
12
Table Mountain, Crug Mawr and Sugar Loaf
Strenuous++ (FULLY BOOKED)
Starts:
9.00am
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
7 hours / 15 miles
Leaders:
Cpl Rob Davies
Notes:
This walk is now fully booked
Description:
Only for the really fit and tough, this walk is led by the RAF Force Development Team and promises to be a test of endurance, fitness and toughness. You will be expected to demonstrate that you have the kit and experience to cope with this demanding trek. Good luck!
Walk
13
Chartist's Cave
Moderate
Starts:
10.00am
From:
Blaen-Onneu Car Park on B4560, south of Llangynidr (GR SO 157171)
Length:
3 hours / 6 miles
Leaders:
Dave & Shirley Gladwin
Description:
A walk on the undulating path across the limestone moor of Llangynidr Mountain to the well hidden Chartist�s Cave reputed to have been the meeting place for local Chartists in the 1830s and 1840s.
Walk
14
Landscape workshop walk
Easy
Starts:
10.00am
From:
Arts Alive, Old School, Brecon Rd., Crickhowell (GR SO 215189)
Length:
5 hours / Not far
Leaders:
Veronica Gibson
Description:
Meet at Arts Alive, followed by a walk with sketch book and/or digital camera during the morning to gather material.� Back to building for lunch and paint during afternoon using the morning's material.� The venue might be Coed Cefn - easily accessible.
Walk
15
Tiny Tots Walk
Easy
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
CRiC, Beaufort St., Crickhowell (GR SO 218183)
Length:
1 hour
Leaders:
Roz Paramor
Description:
Mums and Dads, toddlers, push chairs and prams can get together with cuddly toys for a stroll around Bullpit Meadow! Bring a teddy!
Walk
16
History & Archaeology of the Grwyney
Easy
Starts:
2.00pm
From:
Opposite Dragon's Head, Llangenny (GR SO 240179)
Length:
3 hour / 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.