Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 9th March 2009

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Beacons Horseshoe - Sun 15th March

If you're up for a bit of a challenge on Sunday, with stunning scenery, then this walk might tickle your fancy.
There are two walks often referred to as the 'Beacon's Horseshoe.' One goes from the Neaudd Reservoir and approahes Pen y Fan from the south, but this one goes from Cwm Gwdi, north of Pen y Fan, and then traces a shape on the map that looks a bit like a cloven hoof via Bryn Teg, Cribyn, Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Cwm Lllwch. My guidebook refers to it as 'arguably the finest mountain walk in South Wales.' Best that you be the judge of that claim!
The walk does have some steep and strenuous climbs, and is graded it as strenuous so please ensure you're feeling upto it and have suitable equipment. Dogs are welcome as long as their owners are well behaved and kept on a lead.

Meeting: County Hall at 0930, or the carpark at Cwm Gwdi at 1030.

Difficulty: Strenuous

Distance: 8.5 Miles

Contact: Doug on 07766652837

Please call me if you plan to meet at the start point in Cwm Gwdi, so I know who/how many to expect and can advise on directions if you're not sure. To get to Cwm Gwdi you'll need to follow the A470 roughly 10km north from the Storey Arms, and then take a right turn just past Libanus, then follow the country lanes west for about 4km to the Cwm Gwdi carpark at the foot of the mountains. Again, an OS map would be invaluable in finding your way.

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Annual General Meeting - Friday 13th March

All are welcome to come along to the Vivs in Sketty for 19:30 to attend the AGM and to cast your votes for the election of officers! If you want to stand for the committee please let Christian or Doug know so that we can advise you on positions, and also so that we can announce names on the night for voting purposes. All are welcome to stand and attend but please note; to be able to hold a position on the committee you have to be a member of the Ramblers Association (easily joinable).

Call me on 07766652837, or Christian on 07791089942 for details.

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Pembrokeshire Weekend - 17th to 19th April - Book Now!

As we had such a great time at this top-notch accommodation last year, we will be returning to Pentre Ifan Bunkhouse in beautiful Pembrokeshire. Emyr is organising the trip and will also be leading us on two walks in the local area, more details to follow.

Cost is £19 per day including food and accommodation. You can’t go wrong!!

Call Emyr on 07846879210 if you want to discuss details and to book your place asap.

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That's it for this week, see you soon,

Doug