Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule (January - March 2023)

 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 2023

 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

Monday 9th January 10:30
Foundry Bridge Car Park, Abertillery NP13 1BQ
Behind the medical centre
SO 21758 04387

Abertillery 5 Colleries Walk
Walk from Car park through to Bridge Street and Old Blaina Road through Park to Ebbw Fach Trail, via Bournville to Roseheyworth Nature Reserve climbing above Roseheyworth down to Cwmtillery and returning to start.
Length: 5.5 miles    Rob and Gill Phillips (07786 363294)

Tuesday 17th January 10:30
Park near Pontywaun spiritual church. Halls road Terrace, NP11 7FQ
access is on the canal bridge on Twyncarn rd
ST 22034 92545

Pontywaun - Coed y Darren - Fernlea circuit
Steep climb to start on to the mountainside then along contour line path overlooking Crosskeys. Woodland path around disused quarry. Down through fields to canal for return.
Length: 5.5 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Tuesday 24th January 10:30
Waunfawr Park, Gladstone Street, Crosskey.
NP11 7PL
ST 22371 91446

Crosskeys Ebbw Valley Walk
We walk along good forest and canal paths with one steep ascent and descent to Chapel Farm then via the canal. Returning through Waunfawr Park
Length: 5.0 miles    Rob and Gill Phillips (07786 363294)

Saturday 28th January 10:30
Nash Point Lighthouse carpark.
CF61 1ZH
SS 91822 68067

Coast and Lighthouse Walk
A circular route taking in Nash Point Lighthouse and then up over the Monknash cliffs and back through the nature reserve.  Lunch at the Horseshoe Inn if interested.  May have to pay at the carpark. Some stiles and climbs, some sections on quiet roads.
Length: 4.5 miles    Sian O'Donnell (07779 994034)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: January 2023

 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 31st January 10:30
Parking along road by Sofa Sofa, Crumlin
NP11 3PL
ST 21302 98679

Crumlin -Trinant- Croespenmaen circuit
After crossing main road we climb up path behind the Navigation colliery to join Ebbw valley trail to Trinant. Then up lane onto green lane to Croespenmaen and then via another green lane to Treowen and down to Crumlin.
Length: 5.0 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: February 2023

 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 7th February 10:30
Market Hall Cinema, Brynmawr Carpark.
NP23 4AJ
SO 19159 11769

Clydach Gorge
Some walking on a main road. One steep climb. Mostly good pathways.
Length: 7.0 miles    Lynda Morvan and Jeanette Weed (07817 376890)

Saturday 11th February 10:00
Parking at Penpych Forest Carpark. CF42 5DG
Follow brown signs farther along lane, carpark on right.
SS924991

Penpych woodland park circuit
A stunning waterfall walk above the Rhondda Fawr valley. There are steep climbs and gravel tracks. Some muddy ground and narrow paths but no stiles.
Length: 6.0 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Tuesday 14th February 10:30
Clytha Estate National Trust free Carpark
Please note that the Postcode takes you to Clytha Park but take road on the right opposite gates to park. It’s signposted to Clytha park National Trust carpark which is just up that road on the right. This will get you to the meeting point.
NP7 9BW
SO 36122 08536

Clytha Snowdrop Walk
A lovely walk through woodlands, fields and river paths and quiet lanes and hopefully lots of snowdrops. There are a few stiles with some climbs. Can be muddy in places.
Length: 6.0 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: February 2023

 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 21st February 10:30
Cliff Road Pay and Display car park, Blackwood. NP12 1NT
(next to the B&M store).
The ticket machine accepts cards and cash.
The walk should take about 3 hours.
ST 17483 97259

Blackwood, Rock and Argoed
The walk is mainly on good paths but with some rough tracks and a few short steep descents and climbs. It traverses the Sirhowy River from Blackwood via Rock and Cwm-Corrwg to Argoed returning to the car park.

The parking for Tuesday's walk is in Cliff Road Pay and Display Car Park, Blackwood, which is situated next to the B&M store.

The ticket machine accepts cards and cash.

The walk should take about 3 hours.
Length: 5.0 miles     Lynne & Claire (07935 381834)

Tuesday 28th February 10:30
Foundry Bridge Car Park, Abertillery NP13 1BQ
Behind the medical centre
SO 21758 04387

Duffryn to Monks Wood
We climb to the Duffryn Valley via the ruins of Green Meadow Farm, where we pick up the lower mountain path towards Cwmtillery, dropping down to the reservoir and lake. Wet and muddy in places
Length: 5.0 miles    Rob and Gill Phillips (07786 363294)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: March 2023

 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

Saturday 4th March 10:30
The Square, Dinas Powys
CF64 4BS
ST 15327 71315

Salmon Leaps
Taking in Cwm George woodland and the Salmon Leap cascading weirs.  Lunch at the Cross Keys if interested.  Reasonable terrain with some light climbs, mud likely!
Length: 5.0 miles    Sian O'Donnell (07779 994034)

Tuesday 7th March 10:30
Prince Street Car Park, Blaenavon
NP4 9BD
SO 25171 08644

Blaenavon to Garn Lakes
Good paths
Length: 4.5 miles    Lynda Morvan and Jeanette Weed (07817 376890)

Tuesday 14th March 10:30
Newbridge Leisure centre carpark NP11 5FE
ST 21236 96777

Newbridge – Pentwynmawr circuit
From the carpark we walk up Caetwmpin park crossing road up quiet lane to a path through Cwmdows valley then along quiet lane to Pentwynmawr. After crossing main road we walk through fields and green lanes back to Newbridge.
Length: 5.5 miles    Chris and Gerald Smith (07591 978961)

Tuesday 21st March 10:30
Llanhilleth Railway Station for 8.50 train
SO 21661 00763
OR 10.30 at Penarth Station
ST 18447 71416

Penarth and Cosmeston Lakes Circular
A low level walk along the coastal path, old railway track and country lanes taking in Penarth Pier, Lavernock Point and country lanes.
Length: 7.0 miles    Neil Godwin (07787 649376)

Ebbw Fach Trekkers Walk schedule: March 2023

 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

Thursday 30th March 10:30
Pontllanfraith indoor Bowls club carpark
NP12 2JR
ST 17462 95107

Mynydd Machen circuit
Steep climb on quiet lane to start on to Machen common. Then on sometimes muddy paths and green lanes around mountain with great views.
Length: 6.0 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