Thursday, July 27, 2006

Walk info for Sunday 30th July

Hi all - there is a change to the scheduled walk this Sunday - we're going to be visiting a slightly different area of the Beacons due to lots of reasons (some interesting, some boring and some just plain odd!)
Torpantau - Graig Fan Las - Craig Cwareli
Walk description:
An initial steep climb is rewarded by four miles of fantastic escarpment walking, with great views of Brecon and the Beacons, returning past the Neuadd Reservoirs.
The walk is approx 8 miles with only a 200m height gain. We should have superb views of the northern Beacons and of course Pen-y-Fan! The walk takes in some of the least trod escarpments, visits Fan-y-Big and then drops down towards The Upper Neuadd Reservoir, before heading back through the Taf Fechan Forest.
Additional info:
Only graded 'Hill Scramble' because of the altitude, it is mostly on easy, well-defined paths. The escarpments are steep but not sheer. Look out for kestrels soaring near the start - and buzzards later.
For full walk info click here - :
http://www.wwtl.co.uk/pdfWalk2155.pdf
Meeting Points:
Please meet at County Hall as normal - ready to leave at 0930.
If you wish to meet at the start of the walk it is at the Car Park found at Start grid ref: SO052172 OS map: Explorer OL 12, Landranger 160
The walk starts on the top of the pass from Pontsticill to Talybont. At the highest point, there is a wide opening to a track on the south side, almost opposite a sign to parking 500m away. Park at the edge of the track entrance.
Parking may be difficult at the track head so if necessary we will park in the car park 500m further on and walk backto the start.
Meet at the walk start at about 1015.
Dogs - more than welcome - this is a good mutley walk!
Refreshments on the way back at the pub in Pontsticill
That's about it - if you need any extra info please feel free to give me a bell - 07868 737 591
Hopefully see you on Sunday
bye for now - Martin

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