Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 21st February 2013

                                    


Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 21st February 2013

Sunday 24th February - Briton Ferry, Pontrhydyfen, Baglan Circular

Andy kindly leads on this local walk. We walk up Brunels incline and before we get to the top, turn right and go through the forestry and along 'Ladies walk' above Baglan (cracking views over Swansea bay) and continue along until we reach a point above Cwmavon where we descend along an old tramway into Pontrhydafen. Picking up the 'Richard Burton Way', we cross the old railway viaduct and follow the track bed until we exit along a farm road picking up the old tracked again that leads to the top of Brunels incline. We then descend along the incline, passing the site of old colliery workings all the way to the bottom where refreshment awaits at the Crown pub.
Distance: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Start time: 9am at County Hall or if you want to meet at the start point please give Andy Martin a call on
07548 114 659.

St Davids Trip - Cadair Idris Trip 1st March - 3rd March.

For all those coming on the St David's Day weekend trip. The Trip is now officially closed. We have managed to secure 26 places and filled the entire accommodation!

The accommodation we are staying at is The Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, Upper Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20, 9RD.

Everyone arriving on Friday night please note an evening meal will not be provided and there is a self catering Kitchen for individuals to prepare food. No breakfast is served please ensure that you bring items for breakfast and packed lunches for the weekend. There is a large style Alpine style bar with a log burner and real ale for all the CAMRA fans.

Please note there is a charge £4.00 for bedding/pillow cases for the weekend.

Itinerary/Planned walks for the Weekend:-

Friday 1st March p.m - Arrive/Night in Braich Goch Bar.

Saturday 2nd March

Walk 1- The Mawddach Trail

Distance: 9.5 miles/15km
Difficulty - Moderate
Time - 5 Hours

Chris Price leads this lower level walk following the Dolgellau to Barmouth Trail as featured in Julia Bradbury’s Railway walks. The Mawddach Trail footpath walk winds 9.5 miles (15km) along the disused railway track on the southern edge of the spectacular Mawddach estuary. It is essentially flat, has a fairly even surface offering one of the most spectacular Railway walks that Britain has to offer. There are stunning views across to Diffwys and the Rhinogs, and up Y Garn and the Arans beyond Dolgellau. There are also two RSPB reserves (Taicynhaeaf and Arthog), and a whole host of historical sites to ponder over as you make your way through this beautiful landscape.

Walk 2 - Cadair Idris

Distance - 6 miles (9.5km)
Difficulty - Strenuous
Time - 5 1/2 hours

Emyr leads a walk to Cadair Idris. This is a very rewarding mountain and on a clear day it is considered as the 'Armchair of Wales' with views of Snowdonia and overlooking to Ceredigion. Its shapely profile dominates the southern region of the National Park. This route ascends and descends by the well-known Minffordd Path, which involves a lot of climbing but rewards walkers with spectacular views.

Saturday Evening - Live Folk Music from a Local Band in the Alpine Bar/Curry form Local Curry House Taj Mahal (Menu to be provided by Emyr on Friday Night and Orders on Saturday a.m).

Sunday 3rd March

Walk 1 - The Dysynni Valley and Castell y Bere

Distance - 6 miles (9.5km)
Difficulty - Moderate
Time - 4 hours

Chris Price leads a lower level walk around the Dysynni and Cadair valleys, surrounded by mountains and lying near the foot of Cadair Idris. It is a relaxing walk with only a few gentle climbs passing the ruins of Castell (Castle) y Bere and the remains of Mary Jones cottage.

Walk 2 - The Rhinogs

Distance - 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Difficulty - Strenuous

Emyr leads a walk in the Rhinogs described as 'Snowdonia’s best kept secret'. This walk provides some of the most spectacularly rugged terrain in Snowdonia and this walk covers the peak of Rhinog Fawr. Starting at Llyn Cwm Bychan following the old track road of Bwlch Tyddiad, ascending via the well-known Roman Steps and to bwlch Drws-Ardudwy between Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach. In between we will pass through Coed y Brenin Forest.

If any individuals have any questions re: weekend/car share please contact Emyr on 07846879210.

Happy Walking!

Andy (B)/ Emyr