Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 26/02/12

Sunday 4th March - Brecon Beacons - Fan fawr and Carreg Gleision

Dave takes us on a walk in the heart of the Beacons - scaling the high peak of Fan Fawr. This walk entails some exposed conditions and steep climbs - and is recommended as a training walk for anyone going on Dave's Bulgaria trip.

Distance: 8 miles

Difficulty: strenuous

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or call Dave on 07414590217 if you want to meet at the start point.

Weekend away in the Forest of Dean - Friday 6th April to Monday 9th April

Our seasonal weekend away takes us to the beautiful Forest of Dean, where we will be staying at a great bunkhouse come pub; the Jovial Colliers Inn. There will be walks exploring the rolling hills and forests of the area, and the option to go Kayaking along the River Wye. Cost is £16 per night (incl. full cooked breakfast with veggie option) / £48 for the three nights. We are also inviting our friends from the Black Country Walking Group. Call Emyr on 07846 879210 if you are interested by 25th March.

Three Peaks Challenge - 31st March

This year, a walking tribute to the late Chris Beynon our former treasurer & committee member who entered this event in previous years on behalf of the SOG.

Choice of 4 routes on the day in & around the Abergavenny area:-
Platinum (17miles), Gold (20miles) , Silver (15miles) & Bronze (10mile)
See Cardiff Outdoor Group website for more details & to book >>>> http://www.threepeakstrial.co.uk/

Please note: Advance booking is essential as no entries will be taken on the day.

We will be leaving from Swansea at 6.30am from the car park opposite the Guildhall. Please contact Emyr on 07846 879210 to arrange a lift by 11th March.

That's it for this week.
Christian