Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 16th Feb 09

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The Escarpments of Carmarthen Fan - Sat 21st Feb

On Saturday we'll be heading up Carmarthen Fan (don't be fooled by the name, it's nowhere near Carmarthen), from the western side. In my opinion this affords a much better route with easier access to the isolated, dramatic views than the usual route from the eastern approach.
The first half of the walk includes some steep ascents up to the spectacular, elevated viewpoints of Fan Foel summit. The scenery on this walk is amongst the best in the whole of the Brecon Beacons. Let's hope for a nice clear day so that we can appreciate it!

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous

Distance: 7.5 Miles

Meeting Points/Times: 0930 at County Hall or 1030 at the start point near Llandeusant.

A note on directions to the start point: If possible follow me up in convoy from County Hall. If you are going to try and find it yourself (or lose the convoy), then get on the A4069 from Brynamman and then follow it about 15km north. At Pont Newydd take a right and follow the country lanes to Llandeusant (if you miss the Pont Newydd turning then you can take another right approx. 2km further up the road at Pont-ar-Llechau). When you get to Llandeusant continue west (look out for a small old wooden sign for Llyn y Fan). Eventually the road turns into an unsurfaced track, continue along this until you come to the foot of the range and parking spaces next to a river. Grid ref 798238. It will help you to look at the OS map (OL12) in finding the start point if you have one.

Call Doug on 07766652837 for details.

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Programme Meeting - This Thursday, 19th Feb!

Before the walk on Saturday we have some inportant business to take care of; the meeting for the Spring Programme! We've got some offers for walks already, but could do with more along with some social events too so that we have a full and lively programme for the Spring season. All welcome to attend, 8pm at the Vivs in Sketty, and this will replace the usual pub evening.

Call Trudi on 07807726441 for details.

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That's it for this week. Thanks to everyone who came on the Black Mountains weekend, and it was really good to see our friends from The Black Country Group and Tiger Bay Ramblers too. It seems that a good time was had by all, and photos should be available to see on our website gallery shortly. By the way; if you have photos from the weekend and want to upload them onto the gallery please let me know and I'll give you the password.

Cheers,

Doug