Tawe Trekkers news letter

Sut mae pawb,

Hope you all had a good Easter. Next weeks walk will be at Ynysmeudwdy in the upper Tawe valley,a rarely walked area,so a great opportunity to explore a somewhere new. The leader will be Graham. It has been scientifically proved that 8 miles in the upper Tawe is the equivalent to 1.5 Easter eggs,so even more reason to go.

We've been looking at the membership list,and though we've got 100 on our news letter list we only have 29 members registered with the Ramblers,I would put this mainly down to forgetfulness and people moving away or some people being registered with other branches,so the news letter will continue to go out as normal until the end of next month,but from then on it will only go to those on the list. We all get enjoyment out of the club so it's only fair that we all contribute to the running.

Hwyl fawr

Dai

        Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 25 March 2013

Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday 30th March - Monday 1st April 2013

We join the Rutland Ramblers who are staying on Gower. There are 3 separate day walks led by Emyr. 

Saturday 30th March  - Linear Walk from Port Eynon to Rhossili 

Start: Port Eynon YHA @ 10.30 a.m  

Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km).

Approximate time: 4 hours.

Difficulty - Moderate

Parking: Some cars to be left at end point in Rhosili car park (Charge £3 per car). 

Ordnance Survey maps Explorer 164 (Gower), Land ranger 159 (Swansea & Gower). 

Gower boasts a splendid coastline, but the stretch between Port-Eynon Point and Rhossili is particularly outstanding.

Please note that this is a linear walk and car sharing will be required to enable fellow walkers to be transported from Rhossili to Port Eynon at the end of the walk. 

In addition of arriving at Rhossili depending on the tide times there may be an opportunity for walkers to cross over to the actual worms head. If the tide times are not favourable an extra 3 miles can be added to the walk to take in Rhossili beach and climb up to Rhosili down. 

Sunday 31st March 2013 - Circular Walk from Port Eynon taking in Oxwich, Three Cliffs Bay  

Start: Port Eynon YHA @ 10.30 a.m

Distance: 10 miles .

Approximate time: 5 1/2 hours.

Difficulty -Moderate

Parking: Car free day! 

Ordnance Survey maps Explorer 164 (Gower), Land ranger 159 (Swansea & Gower).

Gower is best known for its beaches and cliffs, but this walk reveals many other faces too. Beginning along the coast taking in Slade and Oxwich beach towards Three Cliffs Bay. The path passes dunes, cliffs and salt marsh before turning inland through wood and forest. 

Monday 1st April 2013 - Llanmadoc Hill and a bit more!

Start Point - Cwm Ivy Car Park @ 10.30 a.m

Distance - Short route 5 miles/long route 12 miles 

Difficulty - Moderate/

For his walk there are two options. The first option is the shorter route to accommodate our friends from Rutland Ramblers as some may want to head home early. For those who wish to carry on for the longer route option we shall be walking towards Blue pool bay  then dropping down over the dunes by Burry Holmes to walk the entire length of the beach then climbing to the highest peak of the Gower overlooking Rhossili Beach,  heading up Llanmdoc hill and dropping down for some well deserved refreshments in the local pub in Llanmadoc. 

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TT Weekend to Swanage  19 - 21st July 2012

Just a quick reminder to get your places booked. 

This summers TT Trip takes us to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. We will be staying at Swanage YHA. There are a series of coastal walks including Lulwoth Cove and Dirledoor. In addition walks taking in the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle. 

Please could all those interested contact Emyr on 07846879210. Total payment for the trip is £40. Payment must be made by Tuesday 2nd April 2013.

That's all for this week Folks!

Happy Easter to you all and Happy Walking!

Emyr

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 18th March 2013

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 18th March 2013


South Wales 3 Peaks Trail Challenge, Abergavenny - Saturday 23rd March 2013

The annual 3 Peaks Challenge will take place this Saturday. This is a 20 mile challenge walk commencing in Abergavenny climbing the Blorenge, Skirrid and Sugar Loaf. Please note that this event is now fully subscribed and entries are officially closed.

For those individual participating in the event contact Emyr on 07846879210 for lift share. After completing the walk we can all head for a well-deserved curry. Restaurant has been provisionally booked!

Distance - 20 Miles
Difficulty - Strenuous



Porthcawl - Sunday  24th March 2013

This week's walk Andy Martin leads a walk near Porthcawl. From the Ancient Briton pub in Newton near Porthcawl we walk up Clevis Hill, and onwards to Ffynon Fawr at Nottage. We then walk past the impressive Sker House and onwards to Sker point. Meeting at Swansea County Hall at 9 am for car share or the start point. Contact Andy M on 07548114659 for more details.

Distance - 9 Miles
Difficulty - Easy to Moderate


TT Summer Weekend Trip - Jurassic Coast in Dorset 19th July 2013 - 21st July 2013

This Summer's TT Trip takes us to the Jurassic Coast in Dorest. We will be staying at Swanage YHA. There are a series of coastal walks including Lulworth Cove and Dirdledooor. In addition walks taking in the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle.

Please could all those interested contact Emyr on 0784679210. Total payment for the trip is £40. Payment must be made by Tuesday 2nd April 2013.

TT on Facebook 

TT Facebook Page is on Facebook. For all those members old and new please join our facebook page. You should be able to find it by searching for Tawe Trekkers (it's the one with over 50 members). Thanks to Leslie for her input on this one.

Well That's all for this week folks!

Happy Walking!

Emyr

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 14th March 2013

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 14th March 2013

Rhondda Ramble  - Sunday 17th March

This Sunday Trudi leads a circular walk to the top of the Rhondda valley taking in stunning views, waterfalls, forestry, and former colleries.  A couple of steep climbs but an ideal walk for those new to hill walking.  Starts at Bleancwm.

Distance - 6 Miles
Difficulty - Moderate


Meeting at Civic Offices Car Park at 9.00 a.m.
Please contact Trudi on 07773 852 162 if you would like to meet at the start point.
 
That's all for this week!

Andrew (B)

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter Thursday 7th March 2013

Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 7th March 2013

Black Mountains, Brynnaman and Beyond! - Sunday 10th March

This weeks's walk Paul leads us on a lesser troden 10 mile walk from the viewpoint car park (SN 730 193) about 3miles north of Upper Brynamman mostly over open ground to carreg yr Ogof then taking in Carreg Las and Foel Fraith on the return . Great views!

Distance - 10 Miles
Difficulty - Strenuous
Time - 5 Hours

Meeting at Civic Offices Car Park at 9.00 a.m or start point 10.00 a.m (grid reference SN 730 193).

That's all for this week Folks!

Emyr