Programme of Walks
WINTER PROGRAMME 2008/2009
| Meeting Place | Walk/Event | Date | Time | Brief Description | G'ding |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Ponthir Area | Sunday 5th October | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Ponthir area. Leaders Roger Chapple and Pat Francome | G2 |
| Roadside Parking see details | Peterston - super - Ely | Sunday 10th October | 10:00 | Opposite the Sportsman's Rest Public House, near the white bridge. A 10 - 12 mile Local area walk. This walk has a figure of ' 8 'configuration. Anyone wishing to have a shorter walk on either the morning or the afternoon should contact the leader for timings. Leader David Field | G2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | An 'Octogenarin Special' | Sunday 19th October | 09:30 | Join us for a 6-7 mile walk to welcome a new 'member' to this exclusive group. Leader Phil Phillips. | G1/2 |
| Weekend Away | Swanage, Dorset | Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th October | G.M.T. | A weekend away based in Swanage, Dorset. Two circular walks of 9 - 10 mls and 7 - 8 mls. For full details and accommodation list contact the leader. Leader Bob Spurgeon ( email bob.spurgeon@virgin.net) | G2/3 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Ystradfellte | Sunday 2nd November | 09:00 | A 7-9 mile waterfall walk in the Porth yr Ogof area. (Car parking charges will apply) Leader Margaret Scott. | G2/3 |
| The Duke of Wellington Public House, High St. Cowbridge | Vale of Glamorgan Group A.G.M. | Friday 7th November | 19:30 | ( Front entrance upstairs room) Members and their partners ONLY) The guest speaker will be Berry Coffman from Groundwork, who will update us on the Valleys Regional Park project. This will be followed by a 'Get Together'. As many members as possible are asked to attend the AGM. Enquiries to Ian Frazer. | |
| Premier Travel Inn, Pentre Bach House, Pentre Bach, Merthyr | R.A. Glamorgan Area A.G.M. | Saturday 8th November | 10:00 | A short walk precedes the meeting which is at 14:00 and hosted by the Merthyr Group. Enquiries to Ian Frazer. | |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Heol-y-Cyw | Sunday 9th November | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk at Heol-y-Cyw and the Ridgeway. Leader Brenda Youde | G2/3 |
| Railway Station car park Llantwit Major | Heol-y-Mynydd | Sunday 16th November | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Heol-y-Mynydd area. Leader David James | G2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Tonyrefail | Sunday 23rd November | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Tonyrefail area. Leader Ian Frazer. | G2 |
| Roadside Parking see details | Peterston - super - Ely | Sunday 30th November | 09:30 | Opposite the Sportsman's Rest Public House, near the white bridge. A 10 - 12 mile circular walk to St. Fagans and back. Leader David Field | G2 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Dare Valley | Sunday 7th December | 09:00 | A 9 mile walk from the Dare valley County Park. Leader Dai Rees | G2/3 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Cefn | Sunday 14th December | 09:00 | A 10 - 12 mile, Cefn to Cefn and back again. Leaders Pat Francome and Roger Chapple | G2/3 |
| The Duke of Wellington Public House, High St. Cowbridge | Social event | Thursday 18th December | 20:00 | Pre - Christmas Drinks and Get Together. Enquiries Ruth Curle | |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Talygarn | Sunday 21st December | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Talygarn/Vale resort area. Leaders Helen Fletcher and Graham Woosnam | G2 |
| Roadside Parking see details |
Wick This walk forms part of the Festival of Winter walks |
Sunday 28th December | 10:00 | Roadside parking adjacent to the Lamb & Flag Public House, Wick. Local area walk 5 -7 mls. leader Margaret Scott | G1/2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park |
Cowbridge This walk forms part of the Festival of Winter walks |
Thursday 1st January | 11:00 | A short New Year's day walk in the local area. Leader Ian Fraser. Followed by a 'Get together' hosted by Ian and Margaret at 44, Millfield Drive, Cowbridge. Please bring your own packed lunch. Mulled wine/soft drinks £1 per head. Enquiries Margaret Scott or Ian Fraser. | G1 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park |
Brecon This walk forms part of the Festival of Winter walks |
Sunday 4th January | 09:00 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Brecon Canal area. Leader Gwenda Fitzpatrick | G2 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Cwmcarn | Sunday 11th January | 09:00 | A 9 - 10 mile walk in the Cwmcarn Country park. Leader Del Rees | G3/4 |
| New Year's Dinner | Wednesday 14th January | Full details in accompanying Newsletter. Enquiries Ruth Curle. | |||
| Town Hall car park Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major | Sunday 18th January | 10:00 | A local area walk of 7 - 9 miles. Leader Ruth Curle | G1/2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Mynydd Machen | Sunday 25th January | 09:00 | A 10 - 12 mile walk in the Mynydd Machen area. Leader Ian Fraser | G3/4 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Ystradowen/Pendoylan | Sunday 1st February | 09:30 | An 8 - 9 mile walk in th eYstradowen/Pendoylan and Welsh St Donats area. Leader Kathy Phillips | G2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Margam | Sunday 8th February | 09:30 | A 9 - 10 mile walk in the Margam Mountain area. Leader David Field | G2/3 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Brecon Beacons | Sunday 15th February | 09:00 | A 10 - 012 mile walk in the Brecon Beacons. Leader John Owen | G3 |
| Summer Programme Planning Meeting | St. Athan | Thursday 19th February | 19:30 | The Old Police Station, St johns Hill, St Athan. Planning Meeting for the Summer 2009 Walks programme. Hosts: Kathy & Phil Phillips. As many leaders as possible are asked to attend, but if you cannot please phone or send details of walks you can lead between may and October and Wednesday evening walks between May and end of August to Kathy Phillips. | |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Swansea Valley | Sunday 22nd February | 09:00 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Swansea Valley Area. Leader Gwenda Fitzpatrick | G2 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Rudry | Sunday 1st March | 09:00 | A St Davids Day walk, in the Rudry Common area. Leaders Pat Francome and Roger Chapple | G2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Tondu | Sunday 8th March | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile walk in the Tondu area. Leader Brenda Youde | G2 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Neuadd Reservoir | Sunday 15th March | 09:00 | A 9 mile circular walk around the Neuadd Reservoir. Leader Del Rees | G3/4 |
| Railway Station car park Llantwit Major | Local Area | Sunday 22nd March | 09:30 | A 7 - 9 mile local area walk. Leader David James | G2 |
| Community Centre car park Pontyclun | Cwmtillery | Sunday 29th March | 09:00 B.S.T. | An 8 mile walk in the Cwmtillery area. Leaders Pat Francome and Roger Chapple. | G2/3 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Monmouth | Sunday 5th April | 09:00 | A 8 - 9 mile walk in the Monmouth area. Leader Adrian Rowe | G2/3 |
| Railway Station car park Llantwit Major | Ogmore/Llantwit Major | Sunday 12th April | 09:30 | A 10 - 12 mile coastal walk from Ogmore to Llantwit Major. Bus to Ogmore fares will be required. Leaders Margaret Scott and Ian Fraser | G2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | "Stepping Stones" walk | Wednesday 15th April | 19:00 | A 3 - 5 mile local area walk. Leader Ian Fraser | G1/2 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Newport | Sunday 19th April | 09:30 | An 8 - 9 mile walk from the Fourteen Lock Canal Centre. Leader Kathy Phillips | G2 |
| Town Hall car park Llantwit Major | "Stepping Stones" walk | Wednesday 22nd April | 19:00 | A 3 - 5 mile local area walk. Leader Ruth Curle | G1 |
| Cowbridge Town Hall car park | Vale Villages | Sunday 26th April | 09:30 | An 8 - 9 mile Five Villages Walk. Leader graham Woosnam | G2 |
| Roadside Parking see details | Ystradowen | Wednesday 29th April | 19:00 | Parking adjacent to the White Lion Public House. A 3 - 5 mile local area walk. Leader graham Woosnam | G1/2 |
| Weekend Away | Aberaeron | Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May | Based in Aberaeron. Two circular walks ( 10-12 miles and 7-9 miles) G2 in the local area. For full details contact the leaders Margaret Scott and Ian Fraser. | G2 |
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