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 Aberystwyth Group Walks Programme May 4th -November 3rd 2008

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Saturday, May 10, 2008     
Meeting place: Bus ramble: all meet at Hen Ysgol for 7.35 X32 bus to Ganllwyd via Dolgellau (contact leader if going)    
Start time at meeting place: 07.35
Walk (or event)  Y Garn (2000 ft approx) starting at Ganllwyd and finishing at Llanelltyd
Grade and length  A   8.5 miles     Leader(s) Wyck Gerson Lohman and Chris Hodgson 01654 781234 / 01970 617827
 
Sunday, May 11, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Parking space by playground, east of A4120    Grid reference: SN752807
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Bryn Bras, Parson's Bridge, Ty Mawr
Grade and length  B   6 miles     Leader(s) Margaret and David Bateman 01970612012
 
Wednesday, May 14, 2008  18:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Cattle grid by Llyn Eiddwen (parking area)    Grid reference: SN609674
Start time at alternative meeting place: 18:45
Walk (or event)  Memories of the past: Mynydd Bach, Llyn Eiddwen, Hafod Ithel.
Grade and length  C   4 miles     Leader(s) Jill Venus 01974 272628
 
Sunday, May 18, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: On roadside at start of footpath.    Grid reference: SH906208
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Bwlch y Groes Circular
Grade and length  A   10 miles     Leader(s) Wyck Gerson Lohman (contact leader if going) 01654 781234
 
Sunday, May 25, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Elan valley visitor centre    Grid reference: SN928646
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Caban -Coch, Garreg Ddu reservoirs & Claerwen Dam
Grade and length  B   10 miles     Leader(s) William Johnson 01970 617323
 
Sunday, June 01, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Llanfachreth School car park    Grid reference: SH756225
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:45
Walk (or event)  Moel Offrwm, Moel Cynwch, Glasdir Copper Mine and a striking stream
Grade and length  B   7 miles     Leader(s) Glyn Jones and John Morgan 01970 625244 / 01970 832525
 
Saturday, June 07, 2008  08:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car park at Llyn Cwm Bychan: charge £2/car + £1/person:    Grid reference: SH645314
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Clip and the wild Rhinogydd
Grade and length  A   6 miles     Leader(s) Dick Yorke (contact leader if going) 01654 761294
 
Sunday, June 08, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car park, Red Lion, Dinas Mawddwy    Grid reference: SH858148
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Woodland and hillside paths and lanes. Dinas Mawddwy- Cwm Cewydd- Mallwyd. Visit woollen mill
Grade and length  C+   7 miles     Leader(s) John Bastow 01970 820428
 
Saturday, June 14, 2008  08:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Dolwyddelan Railway Station Car Park.    Grid reference: SH738522
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Dolwyddelan, Llyn y Foel, Daiar Ddu ridge, Moel Siabod, Y Cribau, Castell Dolwyddelan (some scrambling)
Grade and length  A   12 miles     Leader(s) Christopher Hodgson (contact leader if going) 01970 617827
 
Sunday, June 15, 2008  13:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Tyngelli Bridge, near old school, Penbontrhydybeddau.    Grid reference: SN672837
Start time at alternative meeting place: 14:00
Walk (or event)   Penbontrhydybeddau to renovated mine chimney at Cwmsymlog, then Clawddmelyn and Llwyn Prysg
Grade and length  C+   5 miles     Leader(s) Dwynwen and Chris Belsey 01970 820166
 
Thursday, June 19, 2008  13.30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Cwm Rheidol (end of tarmac road)    Grid reference: SN728782
Start time at alternative meeting place: 14.00
Walk (or event)  Cwm Rheidol, Devil's Bridge, visit falls (£2.50 entrance fee) , perhaps tea, and return.
Grade and length  B   4 miles     Leader(s) Judy Johnston 01970 611549
 
Saturday, June 21, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Edge of Golf Course, east of Machynlleth on road to Dylife    Grid reference: SH760004
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:45
Walk (or event)  Machynlleth golf course, Forge, Penegoes, Coed Pant y Bating
Grade and length  C+   7 miles     Leader(s) Malcolm Tunley 01970 828565
 
Sunday, June 22, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Maesnant Activity Centre off the back road from Ponterwyd to Nant y moch    Grid reference: SN775880
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Pumlumon Fawr, Pumlumon Arwystli, Carnfach Bugeilyn, Llyn Bugeilyn, Hengwm
Grade and length  B+   11 miles     Leader(s) Judy Johnston 01970 611549
 
Wednesday, June 25, 2008  18.30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Rheidol Visitors Centre    Grid reference: SN698796
Start time at alternative meeting place: 19.00
Walk (or event)  Typoeth, Fish ladder, Road bridge over river
Grade and length  D   3 miles     Leader(s) John Ferguson 01974 241482
 
Saturday, June 28, 2008     
Meeting place: Meet at Yr Hen Ysgol for 7.35 X32 bus, change at Dolgellau, Barmouth for start at Llanbedr Post Office.    
Walk (or event)  Llanbedr to A470 road junction 9 miles north of Dolgellau via Pont Crafnant, Gloyw Lyn
Grade and length  B+   14 miles     Leader(s) Richard Parrott 01970 820043
 
Sunday, June 29, 2008     
Meeting place: Cattle grid N end Llyn Eiddwen    Grid reference: SN609674
Start time at meeting place: 10:45
Walk (or event)  Hafod Ithel, Trefenter, Pwlldraenllwyn, Tynreithen, Ffynnon Drewi
Grade and length  C+   6 miles     Leader(s) Brian Hains 01970 623364
 
Friday, July 04, 2008     
Meeting place: See web page or RA Contact for details of local (Aberystwyth) meeting time at Somerfields.    
Walk (or event)  First of 6 daily walks (4-9th July) to celebrate the opening of the Ceredigion Coastal Path.Full information available on www.ceredigionramblers.org.uk/coastalwalk/ or tel RA contact
        Leader(s)  RA contact: Anne McMillan 01970 624475
 
Saturday, July 05, 2008  08:45    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Beach Car Park, Aberporth    Grid reference: SN258516
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Ceredigion Coastal Path Celebration Walk: Aberporth to Cwmtydu. Return to start point by minibus. Info also at www.ceredigionramblers.org.uk/coastalwalk/
Grade and length  C+   9 miles     Leader(s) local contact: John Morgan 01970 832525
 
Sunday, July 06, 2008  08:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Cwmtydu beach (limited parking so maximise car sharing)    Grid reference: SN356576
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Ceredigion Coastal Path Celebration Walk: Cwmtydu to Aberaeron. Return to start point by minibus. Info also at www.ceredigionramblers.org.uk/coastalwalk/
Grade and length  B   10 miles     Leader(s) Local contact: John Morgan 01970 832525
 
Saturday, July 12, 2008  01.10    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Meet at Yr Hen Ysgol for 09.45 X32 bus, otherwise at Bow Street Post Office    Grid reference: SN622847
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Field paths, lanes and cliff walk, Bow Street to Aberystwyth via Llandre, Borth, Clarach
   9 miles     Leader(s) John Bastow 01970820428
 
Sunday, July 13, 2008  09:15    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Nant yr Onog B&B (limited parking - please share cars))    Grid reference: SH893168
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Mynydd Clywedog, Cefn Brith, Tarren Cwmbachgen.
Grade and length  B+   8 miles     Leader(s) Wyck Gerson Lohman (contact leader if going) ) 01654 781234
 
Thursday, July 17, 2008  13:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car Park at Pendam    Grid reference: SN710839
Start time at alternative meeting place: 14:15
Walk (or event)  Syfydrin Farm ruins beneath Disgwylfa Fawr, Bwlchystyllen, Craig y Pistyll dam
Grade and length  C+   5 miles     Leader(s) Anne MacMillan 01970 624475
 
Saturday, July 19, 2008  11:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: End of tarmac road in Cwm Rheidol    Grid reference: SN728782
Start time at alternative meeting place: 11:30
Walk (or event)  Cwm Rheidol (end of tarmac road), Ystumtuen, Parson's Bridge circular
Grade and length  C+   4 miles     Leader(s) Judy Johnston 01970 611549
 
Sunday, July 20, 2008  08:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car Park / Picnic Site at Black Hill. .    Grid reference: SO288328
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  A Circuit of the Olchon Valley, including Cat's Back, in the Black Mountains of Monmouthshire
Grade and length  A   10 miles     Leader(s) Christopher Hodgson (contact leader if going) 01970 617827
 
Saturday, July 26, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Hafren Forest, Forestry Commission Car Park    Grid reference: SN857868
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Forest and mountain walk to the source of the Severn
Grade and length  B   8 miles     Leader(s) Dwynwen and Chris Belsey 01970 820166
 
Sunday, July 27, 2008  18:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Llanon Car Park    Grid reference: SN517672
Start time at alternative meeting place: 18:30
Walk (or event)  Coast, River and Hill Fort: Llanon, Afon Peris, Llanrhystud, Llansantffraed
Grade and length  C+   6 miles     Leader(s) Jill Venus 01974 272628
 
Saturday, August 02, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Y Farian Car Park alongside the river bridge at Dogellau (parking charge)    Grid reference: SH728179
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Dolgellau to Barmouth along the hills and lakes at the foot of Cadair Idris then along the bank of the Mawddach. Return to Dolgellau by bus.
Grade and length  C+   10 miles     Leader(s) John Morgan 01970 832525
 
Sunday, August 10, 2008  09:15    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Minffordd car park    Grid reference: SH732115
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Circular walk around Cadair Idris from Minffordd via Craig Cwm Amarch, Pen y Gadair, Mynydd Moel and Gau Graig.
Grade and length  A   9 miles     Leader(s) John Bastow 01970 820428
 
Saturday, August 16, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car park at the former Celtica centre, Machynlleth    Grid reference: SH743004
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Machynlleth Circular: Ysguboriau, Pantperthog and the Alternative Technology Centre
Grade and length  B+   10 miles     Leader(s) Richard Parrott 01970 820043
 
Wednesday, August 20, 2008  18.30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: All start at Somerfields    
Walk (or event)  East side of Pen Dinas, Penparcau, Blaendolau playing fields and river path
Grade and length  C   3 miles     Leader(s) Anne MacMillan 01970 624475
 
Thursday, August 21, 2008  13:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: All start from Somerfields    
Walk (or event)  Aber Stroll - Penglais Woods, Cwm Woods, Constitution Hill
Grade and length  C+   5 miles     Leader(s) Margaret and David Bateman 01970612012
 
Sunday, August 24, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Hafod Church    Grid reference: SN768737
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Alpine Bridge, Gwar-ddôl, Storehouse, Nant-y-cae, Pont Dologau
Grade and length  C+   7 miles     Leader(s) Brian Hains 01970 623364
 
Monday, August 25, 2008  10:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car park at Eisteddfa Gurig (parking charge)    Grid reference: SN798841
Start time at alternative meeting place: 11:00
Walk (or event)  Pumlumon from Eisteddfa Gurig
Grade and length  B   4 miles     Leader(s) Chris Hodgson 01970 617827
 
Monday, August 25, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Parking area on B4343 near Dyffryn Castell    Grid reference: SN772814
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Pumlumon from Dyffryn Castell
Grade and length  B+   8 miles     Leader(s) Chris Simpson 01970 636670
 
Saturday, August 30, 2008  08:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Tafarn Sinc, Rosebush    Grid reference: SN075295
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  A traverse of Mynydd Preseli : Crymmych to Rosebush, passing 'bluestones' ; linear walk involving car shuttle. Evening meal available
Grade and length  B+   9 miles     Leader(s) Christopher Hodgson (contact leader if going) 01970 - 617827
 
Sunday, August 31, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: By Derwenlas Village Hall (NE end of village)    Grid reference: SN723992
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:45
Walk (or event)  Llyfnant Valley and Glaspwll
Grade and length  C+   6 miles     Leader(s) Michael & Val Deaville 01970832937
 
Monday, September 01, 2008     
    
Walk (or event)  **** Start thinking about submitting a walk for the next Aber Ramblers' programme **** See www.ceredigionramblers.org.uk/aberwalkentry/
        Leader(s) 
 
Saturday, September 06, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Bronwion/Cwm Einion    Grid reference: SN718926
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  The Cwm Einion Horseshoe (tea at Bronwion). Joint walk with Cambrian Mountains Society
Grade and length  B+   10 miles     Leader(s) Wyck Gerson Lohman 01654 781234
 
Sunday, September 07, 2008  07:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Tynybedw car park    Grid reference: SN695716
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Llwynprentegyn, Blaen-y-dol, Cilmeddu, Coed Tynybedw
Grade and length  C+   6 miles     Leader(s) John Ferguson 01974 241482
 
Sunday, September 14, 2008  09:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Maesnant    Grid reference: SN775880
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:15
Walk (or event)  Glyndwr's battleground at Hyddgen in the Pumlumon area; visit the strategic points
Grade and length  C+   9 miles     Leader(s) John Hudson and John Morgan 01970 832525
 
Saturday, September 20, 2008  08:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Machynlleth Station    Grid reference: SH745013
Start time at alternative meeting place: 08:45
Walk (or event)  Train Machynlleth to Llwyngwril, then Parth-y gwyddwch, Craig Cwm Llwyd,, Morfa Mawddach for return train.
Grade and length  B   9 miles     Leader(s) David Taylor (contact leader if going) 01970828815 / 07831 735208
 
Sunday, September 21, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: The Arch    Grid reference: SN766755
Start time at alternative meeting place: 09:45
Walk (or event)  Llaneithyr, Erwbarfe, Parson's Bridge, Devil's Bridge
Grade and length  B+   11 miles     Leader(s) Margaret and David Bateman 01970612012
 
Thursday, September 25, 2008  13:30    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Pont- rhyd-y-groes bus stop    Grid reference: SN738724
Start time at alternative meeting place: 14:15
Walk (or event)  Storehouse, Coed Bwlchgwalter, Hafod-y-gau Uchaf
Grade and length  C+   4 miles     Leader(s) John Ferguson 01974 241482
 
Saturday, September 27, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Talybont Green    Grid reference: SN655892
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Talybont, Mal Evans Way, Bont-goch, Banc Llety-Ifan-Hen, Banc Mynydd Gorddu
Grade and length  B   9 miles     Leader(s) Bill Green 01970 832663
 
Sunday, September 28, 2008  08:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Blaenau Ffestiniog town centre car park - by Tourist Info. Centre    Grid reference: SH702459
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Mountains near Blaenau Ffestiniog - Moel Penamnen and the Manod summits.
Grade and length  A   8 miles     Leader(s) Christopher Hodgson (contact leader if going) 01970 617827
 
Tuesday, September 30, 2008     
Meeting place:     
Walk (or event)  **** Final walk submission date for the Aber Ramblers' Nov 2008 - May t2009 programme **** www.ceredigionramblers.org.uk/aberwalkentry/
        Leader(s) Help information also from John Morgan 01970 832525
 
Saturday, October 04, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Aberporth Beach Car Park    Grid reference: SN258516
Start time at alternative meeting place: 11:15
Walk (or event)  The Ceredigion Coastal Path from Aberporth beach,Tresaith, Penbryn
Grade and length  C+   7 miles     Leader(s) Richard Parrott 01970 820043
 
Sunday, October 05, 2008     
Meeting place: Cwm Rheidol Visitor Centre    Grid reference: SN697796
Start time at meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Coed Simdde-lwyd, Ystumtuen, Llyn-Yr-Oerfa, Bwa-drain, Hafodau Cottage
Grade and length  B   7 miles     Leader(s) Brian Hains 01970 623364
 
Friday, October 10, 2008     
Meeting place:     
Walk (or event)  Group Weekend in Llangollen Area 10-12th October
        Leader(s) 
 
Saturday, October 18, 2008  10:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Car Park, Pendam    Grid reference: SN710839
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)  Llyn Pendam, Craig y Pistyll, Bwlchystyllen
Grade and length  B   5 miles     Leader(s) Jill Venus 01974 272628
 
Sunday, October 19, 2008  08:45    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Lay-by 150 metres East of Bontddu Hall Hotel    Grid reference: SH675189
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:00
Walk (or event)  Bontddu to Barmouth via Banc y Fran & along top of hills going south towards Barmouth. Bus back to Bontddu.
Grade and length  B   9 miles     Leader(s) David Taylor 01970 828815 / 07831 735208
 
Saturday, October 25, 2008  09:00    Meeting place: Somerfields Supermarket, Aberystwyth
Alternative meeting place: Penbont Car Park    Grid reference: SN915673
Start time at alternative meeting place: 10:30
Walk (or event)   Maen Serth and Crugyn Ci, a mountain and moorland walk in the Elan Valley.
Grade and length  B+   8 miles     Leader(s) Dwynwen and Chris Belsey 01970 820166
 
Saturday, November 01, 2008     
Meeting place: All meet at Hen Ysgol for 10.05 X40 bus to Llanrhystud    
Start time at meeting place: 10.05
Walk (or event)  Coastal path Llanrhystyd to Aberystwyth
Grade and length  B   8 miles     Leader(s) Judy Johnston 01970 611549
 
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Please read the following to ensure that your pleasure and safety on walks

1. If you do not have your own transport please contact the leader who will normally be able to arrange for you to have a lift.

2. Walks may be modified at the leader's discretion.

3. Buses may leave from Yr Hen Ysgol , Park Avenue (round the corner from Aberystwyth Railway Station) or from the Aberystwyth Bus Station adjoining the railway station.

4. Unless otherwise indicated the meeting place is oat the entrance to  Somerfield’'s Supermarket,  Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.

5. Meeting centrally will ensure that the number of cars taken can be reduced and will provide transport for those without cars. Often there is limited parking - please go to Somerfields if at all possible.

6. Grades of Walk

7. Food and Equipment: On short walks please bring a snack and a drink. On longer walks, bring sufficient food and drink for the day. All routes will be muddy and rough, so suitable footwear must be worn (stout shoes or walking boots). Waterproof clothing is essential and is best carried in a small rucksack.

8. Leader's Responsibilities: leaders may refuse to take on their walks any person who does not appear fit enough for the proposed route or who is not properly equipped for the conditions. If in doubt consult the leader.

9.First Aid:  A First Aid kit is carried by leaders but no medication, ointment or spray is available.

10. Dogs: the Group does not allow dogs on its walks.

11. Ramblers' Association Membership: non-members are welcome on Ramblers’ walks but are asked to join the Association after 3 walks.


 

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