Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule (January - March 2019)

 Easy, a short Walk with little gradients.
 Intermediate, is likely to be longer and contain some steep ascents and descents.
 Energetic, will require a good fitness level; Walks may be faster and longer with steeper ascents and descents.
N.B. Walks may be changed or altered at the Walk Leaders Discretion

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: January 2019

 Easy
 Intermediate
 Energetic
N.B. Walks may be changed or altered at the Walk Leaders Discretion
Please ensure you wear appropriate sturdy footwear, dress for the prevailing conditions and bring additional clothing for hill Walks as weather conditions can change rapidly especially in exposed areas.
For evening Walks please bring reflective clothing and a torch if possible.
Any concerns about the Walk should be addressed to the Walk leader during or after the Walk.
Please contact the Walk leader if:
- You would like to obtain more information about joining the group.
- You want to find out a Walk's meeting point or if it's still taking place (For example in severe weather).
The group is run by volunteers and sustained by small annual subscriptions and voluntary donations
GradeDate, Time, Meeting placeDescription

Tuesday 1st January 11:00

Ystradfellte along part of the Saran Helin roman road.

   Chris Thorn (07790 788915)

Wednesday 2nd January 11:00
Cwmtillery lakes car park, NP13 1LU
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Derek's Cwmtillery Lakes circular
We walk towards the base of the Cock and Chick then climb up and along West Bank and along the lower paths past the reservoir to the head of the valley, we return through woodland to the finish. Some paths are narrow and may be muddy.
Length: 4.0 miles    Ken Bayliss (07583 809033)

Thursday 3rd January 10:00
Maesycwmmer Inn, CF82 7PJ
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Maesycwmmer to Nelson circular
A pleasant walk along a good footpath, crossing Maesycwmmer viaduct.
Through Penallta Park to Nelson before retracing the track back to start.
Refreshments at Maesycwmmer or Nelson.
Length: 5.0 miles    Steve Davies (07741 466085)

Saturday 5th January 10:30
by the Castle in Skenfrith, NP7 8UH
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Skenfrith and the surrounding area
We walk along tracks, lanes, fields and woods, following the 3 Castles Walk. Good paths all the way.
Length: 6.0 miles    Pat Davies (07493 799750)

Tuesday 8th January 11:00
Foundry Bridge Car park, Abertillery, NP13 1BQ
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Abertillery Winter walk circular
We walk from the car park to Bridge Street and the Old Blaina Road, through Abertillery Park to the Ebbw Fach Trail, Via Bournville to Roseheyworth Nature Reserve, then we climb above Roseheyworth and down to Cwmtillery then return to the car park.
Length: 5.0 miles    Rob Phillips (07594 586938) and Gill Phillips (07541 311926)

Tuesday 15th January 11:00
Pontywaun spiritual church, Halls road terrace. on the canal between Pontywaun - Crosskeys, NP11 7FQ
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Cwm Carn Circular
Good paths with easy climbs. We walk along the canal to Nant Carn over the old dam wall and on to the forest drive visitor centre.
Then we take the forest path through Cwm Gopafi and Rhyswg fach to the end of Cwm Carn, returning via the ponds and visitor centre.
Length: 8.0 miles    Ken Bayliss (07583 809033)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: January 2019

 Easy
 Intermediate
 Energetic
Please ensure you wear appropriate sturdy footwear, dress for the prevailing conditions and bring additional clothing for hill Walks as weather conditions can change rapidly especially in exposed areas.
For evening Walks please bring reflective clothing and a torch if possible.
Any concerns about the Walk should be addressed to the Walk leader during or after the Walk.
Please contact the Walk leader if:
- You would like to obtain more information about joining the group.
- You want to find out a Walk's meeting point or if it's still taking place (For example in severe weather).
The group is run by volunteers and sustained by small annual subscriptions and voluntary donations
GradeDate, Time, Meeting placeDescription

Tuesday 22nd January 11:00
Parking at Blackwood retail park next to Bumble bee. NP12 2FS
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Pontllanfraith - Pentwynmawr and North western slopes of Mynyddislwyn circular.
Walking quiet lanes woodland and riverside paths and fields. Long slow climb on slopes of Mynyddislwyn.
Length: 5.5 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Saturday 26th January 10:30
Llangattock Church carpark, NP8 1PQ
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Craig y Cilau and Coed Waen Dwrch
Very pretty walk with stunning views. Some very uneven paths, with steep drops, one stream crossing maybe difficult. Nevertheless it's worth the experience as we travel through lanes, fields and tracks.
Length: 7.0 miles    Pat Davies (07493 799750)

Tuesday 29th January 11:00
Crosskeys Train Station, NP11 7AT
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Sirhowy Valley Circular
A circular along the Sirhowy river and forest paths to Cwmfelinfach and return. Includes some short climbs.
Length: 6.0 miles    Ken Bayliss (07583 809033)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: February 2019

 Easy
 Intermediate
 Energetic
N.B. Walks may be changed or altered at the Walk Leaders Discretion
Please ensure you wear appropriate sturdy footwear, dress for the prevailing conditions and bring additional clothing for hill Walks as weather conditions can change rapidly especially in exposed areas.
For evening Walks please bring reflective clothing and a torch if possible.
Any concerns about the Walk should be addressed to the Walk leader during or after the Walk.
Please contact the Walk leader if:
- You would like to obtain more information about joining the group.
- You want to find out a Walk's meeting point or if it's still taking place (For example in severe weather).
The group is run by volunteers and sustained by small annual subscriptions and voluntary donations
GradeDate, Time, Meeting placeDescription

Tuesday 5th February 11:00
Newbridge train station, Bridge Street, NP11 4EX ST2101096875

Newbridge to Crosskeys Linear
We ascend to Mynyddislwyn and follow the lanes to the church,
after a break we descend Hafod Tudor valley to Wattsville,
and follow the river to Crosskeys then return to Newbridge by bus or train.
Length: 7.0 miles    Ken Bayliss (07583 809033)

Tuesday 12th February 11:00
Parking at Parc Penallta car park on A472 to Nelson, CF46 6PP
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£3 daily charge

Eglwysilan common
Crosses the open countryside of Eglwysilan common giving good views into Rhymney valley, the Aber valley and across to the Taff vale. Also Senghenydd dyke and Llanfabon church.
Length: 6.0 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Saturday 16th February 10:30
Llanfoist Crossings Carpark, Llanfoist, NP7 9LP
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Hills Tramway, the Blorenge and Govilon
We start with a steep climb through woods, clambering over some fallen trees. Hills Tramway is evident along the climb and as we walk along the Blorenge. We continue downhill towards Govilon, and finish with a stroll along the old Railway Line.
Length: 6.5 miles    Pat Davies (07493 799750)

Tuesday 19th February 11:00
Parking at Parc Penallta car park on A472 to Nelson, CF46 6PP
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£3 daily charge

Parc Penallta – Llancaiach circuit
From the car park we ascend to the view point and then to the earth sculpture of Sultan the pit pony, on through the park & adjoining woodland before walking via the the cycle path to Llancaiach Fawr for a coffee break. Returning through farmland and the park to the finish.
Length: 6.0 miles    Ken Bayliss (07583 809033)

Thursday 21st February 10:00
Blaina car park, High Street, NP13 3AF
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Blaina – Nantyglo circular
A circular walk from Blaina to Coalbrookvale and Nantyglo golf course with an optional lunch/coffee stop at The Willows.
We then return to Blaina through Trevor Rowson’s Park.
Length: 5.0 miles    Steve Davies (07741 466085)

Tuesday 26th February 10:00
Llanhilleth railway station, NP13 2RD
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we catch the 10.20 train to Ebbw Vale Parkway

Domen Fawr - Manmoel
We climb Domen Fawr and on to Manmoel. We stop at the Travelers rest before continuing to Pen y Fan pond and descending to Aberbeeg and the finish at Llanhilleth.
Length: 8.0 miles    Neil Godwin (07787 649376)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: March 2019

 Easy
 Intermediate
 Energetic
N.B. Walks may be changed or altered at the Walk Leaders Discretion
Please ensure you wear appropriate sturdy footwear, dress for the prevailing conditions and bring additional clothing for hill Walks as weather conditions can change rapidly especially in exposed areas.
For evening Walks please bring reflective clothing and a torch if possible.
Any concerns about the Walk should be addressed to the Walk leader during or after the Walk.
Please contact the Walk leader if:
- You would like to obtain more information about joining the group.
- You want to find out a Walk's meeting point or if it's still taking place (For example in severe weather).
The group is run by volunteers and sustained by small annual subscriptions and voluntary donations
GradeDate, Time, Meeting placeDescription

Tuesday 5th March 11:00
Llanfoist Crossings Carpark, Llanfoist, NP7 9LP
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Llanfoist Punch Bowl Circular
Walk from the carpark up to Llanfoist Warf through a tunnel up an incline to the mountain side, returning via the Punch bowl and Canal bank.
Length: 5.0 miles    Rob Phillips (07594 586938) and Gill Phillips (07541 311926)

Wednesday 13th March 18:00
Corner club, 46-50 Somerset street, Abertillery. NP13 1DL
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Quarterly general and walk planning meeting
Parking suggestion King Street or Carmel street. The multistory park closes at 7.00pm

Tuesday 19th March 11:00
Pont ar Daf car park, CF48 2HY
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Pen Y Fan
A strenuous mountain walk on well-defined footpaths. From Pont ar Daf we walk to Storey Arms where we start the climb. After numerous stops we reach Corn Du before the short climb to Pen y Fan where, weather permitting we take in the views before returning down to Pont ar Daf.
Length: 4.5 miles    Neil Godwin (07787 649376)

Thursday 21st March 10:00
Cwmtillery lakes car park, NP13 1LU
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Cwmtillery hills and lakes circular
We walk up Church Lane then ascend to the top of Coity mountain. Great views including the Bristol channel, returning around bluebell wood, some steep climbs and descents.
Length: 5.0 miles    Steve Davies (07741 466085)

Tuesday 26th March 11:00
Parking at Nash point, CF61 1ZH
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Nash point - Atlantic college circular
Mainly level footpaths across fields and woodland with some short steep climbs. Route includes stiles and narrow paths. Return section on quiet roads.
Length: 4.5 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)


Please ensure you wear appropriate sturdy footwear, dress for the prevailing conditions and bring additional clothing for hill Walks as weather conditions can change rapidly especially in exposed areas.
For evening Walks please bring reflective clothing and a torch if possible.
Any concerns about the Walk should be addressed to the Walk leader during or after the Walk.
Please contact the Walk leader if:
- You would like to obtain more information about joining the group.
- You want to find out a Walk's meeting point or if it's still taking place (For example in severe weather).
The group is run by volunteers and sustained by small annual subscriptions and voluntary donations