Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 18th Oct 2010

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Beacons Horseshoe - Sun 24th Oct

Hi everyone. 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 approaches 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 climbs, and is graded as strenuous. If we are blighted by treacherous weather and poor visibility then I'm going to do an alternative walk (if there is the demand for it). However, I'm hoping that the sun shines down on us so that we can take advantage of this stunning route.

Meeting: County Hall at 0900, or the carpark at Cwm Gwdi at approx 1000. NOTE THE EARLIER THAT USUAL START TIME. Please do try to be on time at County Hall (or the start point if you're going straight). I only say this because it's a longer walk than usual with a bit of a drive up and we want to make sure we make good time and don't run out of daylight.

Difficulty: Strenuous.

Distance: 10 Miles

Contact: Doug on 07766652837.

Please call me if you plan to meet at the start point at Cwm Gwdi, so I can advise on directions, know who/how many to expect, and can advise on the alternative walk if applicable.

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Glamorgan Area AGM (and Walk) - Sat 6th Nov - Mumbles

Now may be a good time to remind people that this year the Tawe Trekkers are hosting the Glamorgan Area AGM. We'll be extending a warm welcome to all clubs from the Glamorgan Area at our Mumbles venue (Victoria Hall on Dunns Lane - just off Mumbles Road).

We'll also be meeting for a walk at 1030 at Southgate car park (by Boots) for a leisurely (approx. 4 mile) stroll around Mumbles Head before the meeting itself at 2pm. It would be great to get as many Trekkers as possible to lend support to the event, and any volunteers for tea/coffee making, or even a bit of cake/biscuit baking will be much appreciated!!! :-)

Graham has very kindly arranged for a guest speaker to do a talk for us at the meeting. Dr Roger Wade should be making an appearance at around 2 to speak about energy options and climate change, a subject that I'm sure most people would agree is interesting and relevant.

Call me, Doug, for more details. Hope you can make it!

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It's pub night on Thursday (21st) at the Brunswick in Sandfields. Admittedly the pub nights may've got a little out of synch a couple of weeks back but I think we're back on track now! - Apologies if this was the case.

Cheers,

Doug