Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - April 1st 2012
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TT's Trip to Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Trip 2012
Hi folks! For all of you who are coming on this weekend's trip details of the weekend are as follows:-
We are staying in the Jovial Colliers pub. If you need directions go directly to the Jovial Colliers website.
We all will be meeting on Friday night between 6p.m - 8p.m. There is a good range of pub food suitable for everyone including the veggie's!
Please could everyone bring a sleeping bag and Towel. If you don't remember them don't worry there's even a contingency plan that you can hire a duvet and towel!
Breakfast is included in the price. The pub will provide packed lunches at a charge of £5 alternatively everyone can bring their own packed lunches and food and there are cool storage boxes in the bunkhouse! We will be eating in the pub on Saturday and Sunday evening.
The walks:-
Saturday 7th April - Symonds Yat
Distance: 10 miles/16 km
Time: 5 Hours
Grade: Moderate
The walk takes us along the river wye passing under the watchful eye of Goodrich Castle, before climbing up to the famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock. Wandering under Coldwell Rocks through to Welsh Bicknor, before returning to Kerne Bridge.
Sunday 8th April - Lybbrook - A Star of the West End
Distance: 7 miles/11km
Time : 4 hours
Grade: Moderate
The walk takes us high up on the east side of the Lyd Valley along the old railway lines, before making a lonely journey through some of the quietest woodland in the forest. The return high up the west side of the valley offers rewarding views and glimpses of some of Lybbrook's listed buildings. The good news is the start point is directly from the jovial Colliers pub door! Happy Days!
Monday 9th April - Coppet Hill
Option 1 - Walking Coppet Hill - A medieval 'weapon of mass destruction'.
Distance: 6.5 miles/10.5 km
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: Moderate
Coppet Hill is almost cast adrift in an enormous loop in the River Wye and this walk takes in the fine views that can be enjoyed from it's summit ridge. The walk returns along the bank of the Wye after visiting one of the most tranquil spots of the entire valley.
Option 2 - Kayaking on the river Wye
Provisional places have been booked with Wye Pursuits adventure company www.wye.pursuits.co.uk
1/2 day kayaking on the river wye. Take the opportunity to kayak in a Canadian Kayak down the river wye. An 8 mile journey will take two and a half hours. Cost - £15. I will take names of those interested in Kayaking on arrival on Friday.
That's all for now on the trip! If you have any further questions please give me a call on 07846879210.
See you on the Wye!
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Hi folks! For all of you who are coming on this weekend's trip details of the weekend are as follows:-
We are staying in the Jovial Colliers pub. If you need directions go directly to the Jovial Colliers website.
We all will be meeting on Friday night between 6p.m - 8p.m. There is a good range of pub food suitable for everyone including the veggie's!
Please could everyone bring a sleeping bag and Towel. If you don't remember them don't worry there's even a contingency plan that you can hire a duvet and towel!
Breakfast is included in the price. The pub will provide packed lunches at a charge of £5 alternatively everyone can bring their own packed lunches and food and there are cool storage boxes in the bunkhouse! We will be eating in the pub on Saturday and Sunday evening.
The walks:-
Saturday 7th April - Symonds Yat
Distance: 10 miles/16 km
Time: 5 Hours
Grade: Moderate
The walk takes us along the river wye passing under the watchful eye of Goodrich Castle, before climbing up to the famous viewpoint at Symonds Yat Rock. Wandering under Coldwell Rocks through to Welsh Bicknor, before returning to Kerne Bridge.
Sunday 8th April - Lybbrook - A Star of the West End
Distance: 7 miles/11km
Time : 4 hours
Grade: Moderate
The walk takes us high up on the east side of the Lyd Valley along the old railway lines, before making a lonely journey through some of the quietest woodland in the forest. The return high up the west side of the valley offers rewarding views and glimpses of some of Lybbrook's listed buildings. The good news is the start point is directly from the jovial Colliers pub door! Happy Days!
Monday 9th April - Coppet Hill
Option 1 - Walking Coppet Hill - A medieval 'weapon of mass destruction'.
Distance: 6.5 miles/10.5 km
Time: 3.5 hours
Grade: Moderate
Coppet Hill is almost cast adrift in an enormous loop in the River Wye and this walk takes in the fine views that can be enjoyed from it's summit ridge. The walk returns along the bank of the Wye after visiting one of the most tranquil spots of the entire valley.
Option 2 - Kayaking on the river Wye
Provisional places have been booked with Wye Pursuits adventure company www.wye.pursuits.co.uk
1/2 day kayaking on the river wye. Take the opportunity to kayak in a Canadian Kayak down the river wye. An 8 mile journey will take two and a half hours. Cost - £15. I will take names of those interested in Kayaking on arrival on Friday.
That's all for now on the trip! If you have any further questions please give me a call on 07846879210.
See you on the Wye!
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Following the successful beyond the Void tours in 2008-2009, mountaineer Simon Yates, is back on tour promoting his new book, The Wild Within.
Simon is one of the world's most prolific mountaineers of his generation. He is best known for being the climber forced to cut Joe Simpson's rope during their fateful descent of Peru Siula Grande - a story retold in Joe's best selling book the BAFTA award-winning film, Touching the Void.
Sarah has reserved 10 tickets. If you are interested in attending the above event please contact her on 07986 57008 by Tuesday 10th April. Cost - £13.
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That's all for another week, looking forward to seeing those that are coming in the Forest of Dean!
Cheers,
Emyr
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