Newsletter - Rhossili Walk and Nav Skills Course

Here's this weeks installment from the Tawe Trekkers with announcements from Jo on her Rhossili Walk on Saturday, and Lindsey on a Navigational Skills Training Course on 15th October - you'll have to pre-book with Lindsey soon so please get in touch with her if you're interested in this course!

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Rhossili Walk - Saturday 16th September

Contrary to programme information, this walk actually starts at Rhossili, and climbs up onto Rhossili Downs, for superb views over the whole of Gower from the highest point in the region, a whopping 193m. We then walk along the length of the Downs and make our way down into the village of Llangennith where we will RESIST the pub (unless the weather's awful, of course), and then heading toward the sea, walk through the sand dunes back onto the beach, and walk back along the beach. Bring your paddling feet, and some nibbles for when we get to the beach. A hike back up the hill will then be rewarded by an optional visit to the pub, which has amazing views over the bay.

MEET: Meet at County Hall ready to leave at 9.30am. There is likely to be a charge for parking there as it's a Saturday. It may be possible to drop excess cars off in the Brynmill area on the way, if people want to. Alternatively, meet at Rhossili carpark at 10am.(GR 416880). It costs £2.50p to park there. Meet at the entrance to the carpark, you may want to let me know in advance if you'll be there so we don't miss anyone, as my ancient mobile phone doesn't work in such out of the way places.

GRADE: This walk is basically easy but you must be aware there are two short steep climbs, at the start and end of the walk, which can be taken at your own pace. It is about 8 miles, takes up to 4 hours at a leisurely pace.

OTHER: This area can be quite exposed and windy so come prepared even if the weather looks good.

See you on Saturday!

Jo

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Navigation Skills Training - Brecon Beacons - 15th October

Hi all!

I know many of you are interested in leading a walk but may lack the confidence due to a lack of navigational skills.

The Brecon Beacons run a day course in Navigational skills with an emphais on map reading and compass skills.

Here are the details: -

Date: Oct 15th Meet: National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus.Brecon Beacons. Time: 945am-5pm. Cost: £20 Bring lunch, map, compass and adequate equipment for the weather. For more details call 01874 623366

There are a maximum of 12 people on each course. At present there are 10 places available for the above date. I have been advised to book at least 2 weeks in advance due to the course being popular.

Any Trekkers that want to go; could you please forward me payment by 27th of September.

Address for cheques is :-

Lindsey Woosnam, 38 Ernald Place, The Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0HN

Mob: 07731440554