Pontypool and District Ramblers Walks Programme

• Pontypool and District Ramblers 

• Long Distance Challenge Walks in  2001  

• Gwent Mountaineering Club

• Vale of Glamorgan Ramblers 

• Gelligaer Ramblers

• Carmarthen Ramblers

• North Gwent Ramblers  

• Bridgend Ramblers  

• Four Wells Ramblers

• Merthyr Tydfil Ramblers

• Cynon Ramblers   

• Taff Ely Ramblers

• Cardiff Outdoor Group (a YHA Local Group).

• Caerphilly Ramblers

• Penarth Ramblers  

• Aberystwyth Ramblers    

• Lower Wye Ramblers

• Hereford Ramblers

• West Glamorgan Ramblers

• Leominster Ramblers  

• Hay Walkers   

• South Gwent Ramblers 

• Aberystwyth University Walking Club

• University Wales Swansea Hiking Club Web Site

• Cardiff CHA Walking Group

• Cardiff Ramblers

 
The Ramblers’ Association Greater Gwent Area Working For Walkers
Cwmdeithas Y Cerddwyr Rhanbarth Gwent Gweithio Ar Ran Cerddwyr

• Clive Munn, Colin Whitticase and Mike Williams

• Hon President Bill Fielding

• Chairman Derrick Hynam
  Avalon, Harpers Road,
  Garndiffaith, Pontypool
  01495 772109

• Vice Chairman Rob Morse
  01633 791653
  Secretary Barbara Whitticase
  Glantawel,
  Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn
  Brecon, LD3 7TH
  01874 658386

• Treasurer Martin Newby
  23, Wellington Drive,
  Greenmeadow, Cwmbran.
  01633 869810

• Social Secretary Iris Buckingham
  21, Steyton Path,
  Fairwater, Cwmbran
  01633 861138

• Footpath Officer Alan Cunningham,
  38, Gavenny Way,
  Abergavenny
  01873 850954

• Area Footpath Officer
  Judy Cox,
  The Hawthorns, Church Road, Pontypool.
  01495 773495

• Walks Officer John Bell 3, Gifford Close,
  Two Locks, Cwmbran.
  01633 838925

• Membership Officer
  Philip Hughes
  01873 854646

General Notes - Nodiadau Cyffredinol
Ramblers requiring transport from Pontypool Leisure Centre ( OS Ref. 286006 ) are advised to either arrange a lift or telephone the leader beforehand as many members now go direct to the starting point of the walk.
Members going direct to the starting point should ensure they are clear about it’s location and arrive in sufficient time to be ready to go at the stated start time.
In the event of inclement weather walks may have to be cancelled or amended at the discretion of the leader.
Members must be suitably clad with boots or stout shoes and waterproofs in case of bad weather. Leaders have the right to refuse to take anyone on the walk if they are not suitably clothed. It is also recommended that members carry a simple First Aid Kit.
Members are asked to follow the advice and instructions of the leader and to stay behind him/her unless otherwise advised.
Walks with more than average climbing are marked “Strenuous”
All persons participating in walks do so at their own risk.

Car Sharing - Rhannu Car
Please make a donation to the driver towards expenses. The recommended contribution is £2:50.

Social and other dates
Friday 1st February – American supper. At Llanellen village hall at 7:30pm. Bring some food and any interesting photos. Contact Iris Buckingham 01633 861138.
Thursday 14th February – Navigation. An introduction by Derrick Hynam at 7.30pm at his home. Tel. 01495 772109.

Ramblers’ on the Web at www.ramblers.org.uk and also www.brecon-beacons.com

• OS = Ordnance survey reference SP = Starting point
  
  Foot and Mouth Outbreak -
  Several areas still have closed paths and the future effects on the progamme are uncertain. If you are not sure whether a walk is taking place please contact the leader, John Bell or Derrick Hynam.
  
  JANUARY 2002
  
  Sunday 6th – 09.00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Bigswier and Cleddon area.
  SP – 10:00am Tintern Old Station carpark
  9 Miles OS 538006 George Woodward 01633 423654
  
  Saturday 12th – 09.30am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  The Forest and Llandegveth area
  SP – 10:00am Llandegveth Reservoir Top carpark.
  9 Miles OS 329985 Maggie Cousins 01495 767914
  
  Sunday 20th – 09.00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Glascoed and Pontypool Park circuit.
  SP – 09:30am Goytre Village carpark by A4042.
  11 Miles OS 323046 Dan Hadfield 01873 880380
  
  Saturdy 26th – 09:00am – Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Cwmtillery Reservoir.
  SP – 09:30am Talywaun Rugby Club.
  8 Miles OS 258045 Sheelah Hynam 01495 772109
  
  FEBRUARY 2002
  
  Sunday 3rd – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Mynydd Llangorse.
  SP – 10:00am Llangorse Lake carpark by toilets
  8 Miles OS 128273 Colin Whitticase 01874 658386
  
  Saturday 9th - 09.00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Discovering a Memorial Boundary.
  SP – 09:30am Talywaun Rugby Club.
  11 Miles OS 258045 Judy Cox 01495 773495
• Sunday 17th – 09.00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Cat’s Back and Offa’s Dyke Path
  SP – 10:00am Black Hill carpark N. of Longtown.
  10 Miles OS 288328 Rob Morse 01633 791653
  
  Saturday 23rd – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  North circuit of Eastern Valley.
  SP – 09:30am Victoria School Abersychan.
  9 Miles OS 271040 Derrick Hynam 01495 772109

• 
  MARCH 2002
  
  Sunday 3rd– 09.00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Edge End and Cannop Pond.
  SP – 10:00am C/P NE. of Speech House on B4226.
  8 Miles OS 624124 Cyril Trivett 01633 865331
  
  Saturday 9th – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  North Circuit of Llanthony Valley. Strenuous.
  SP – 09:45am Llanthony Priory carpark.
  10 Miles OS 289278 Neville Homent 01873 811059
  
  Sunday 17th – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Pen y Fan with a difference. Strenuous.
  SP – 10:00am Pont ar Daf carpark (toilets) on A470.
  11 Miles OS 987199 John Bell 01633 838925
  
  Saturday 23rd – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre.
  Sugarloaf and Deri.
  SP – 09:30am Lower Byfield carpark Abergavenny.
  9 Miles OS 296141 Alan Cunningham 01873 850954
  Sunday 31st
  Mynydd Maen and Mynydd Llanhilleth.
  SP – 09;30am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  12 Miles OS 285006 Clive Munn 01633 489878
  
  APRIL 2002
  
  Saturday 6th – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Waterfalls area.
  SP – 10:15am Ddinas carpark E. of Pontneddfechan.
  10 Miles OS 912079 Martin Newby 01633 869810
• Sunday 14th –09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre.
  Twmbarlwm and Mynydd Lan.
  SP 09:45am Cwmcarn Leisure Centre off A467.
  9 Miles OS 215937 Ted Hurran 01432 359197
  
  Saturday 20th – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre
  Hatterall Ridge and Cwmyoy.
  SP – 09:45am By Lancaster Arms Pandy.
  8 Miles OS 333218 Iris Buckingham 01633 861138
  
  Sunday 28th – 09:00am Pontypool Leisure Centre Talybont Reservoir Ridge Circuit. Strenuous. SP – 10:00am Picnic Site South of Aber village.
  13 Miles OS 105209 Gwilym Button 01495 752486
  
  Our local leaning tower – Cwmyoy Church
  Tuesday walks programme – If the area becomes generally free from Foot and Mouth restrictions early in the New Year the Tuesday walks will recommence. A separate sheet will be issued.

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