Newsletter - Torpantau - Graig Fan Las - Craig Cwareli - Sunday 8th October

Hello there,

Many of you are already aware of Martin's corker of a walk next Sunday, I'm looking forward to it. I'll include the details of it in case you missed any other bits and pices of information that you may not have heard about.
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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.

Expect to be at the start point around 10:15 or so. As there is no mobile reception could you text me if you are meetingthere so we know to expect you!

The walk starts on the top of the pass from Pontsticill to Talybont. Once you drive over the highest pointin the road there is a small track to the left and a car park sign. The car park is down this track about 100 yds.

There is no mobile reception here so if you are meeting us there please make sure you know the route to the ar park!

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


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Brunswick Week

Don't forget, there is a Brunswick night on Thursday 5th October if you want to meet up down there starting at 8:00pm. Its a great opportunity for new members to meet the group before coming on a walk.

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Sustrans Work Camp
Laura tells us of a voluntry work camp in North Gower, working on stage 2 of the North Gower trail, on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October, with a party on the Saturday night (don't get too hungover for Martin's walk on Sunday).

If you want to take part, give Dave Judd a call or Ann Georgiou a ring on 01792 467954, or email Ann at Sustrans ann.georgiou@sustrans.org.uk .

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News from Glamorgan area
Alex Marshall has passed on the following information and some dates for your diary.

• For your diaries and next programme. The Area Walks 2007 will take place on Sunday 13th May 2007. You will be advised about the Venue and walks details once they are decided upon.
• May I also remind you of the Area AGM in Welsh St Donats village hall on 11th November. GR SS 036 761. There will be a morning walk starting at about 10.30am – details from Ian Fraser.
• We have a presentation at 2pm prior to the AGM business from Berry Coffman of the “Greening the Valleys” organisation. In view of the threat to the valleys of about 300 turbines – at the present time – you all have an interest in this issue.