Weekend events

Sunday 1st

Severn Bridge Crossing (6-8 miles). A spectacular walk over the old Severn bridge, with great views of the estuary! We'll explore a bit of England, with a pub stop at Ingst.
Meet 10.00 a.m. at Chapter
Contact Charles on 01633 856403 or 07525 731 737.

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th

Beacons Wilderness Back-packing Weekend.
Phone Roger for details on 2085 1176.

Sunday 8th

Monnow Valley Walk (9-10 miles). Join Colette and Andy on another of their pleasant walks from their house in Rockfield. Afternoon tea and home-made cakes at the end.
Meet 10.00 a.m. Chapter.
Contact Colette or Andy on 01600 712160.

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Small COGs walk.
Contact Sarah and Dave on 2030 1662.

Saturday 14th

Gower Gallop Challenge Walk. Explore the hills and coast of Gower with a choice of three walking routes: 12.5, 20 or 30 miles.
For further information, contact Enid on 2065 5253.

Sunday 15th

Bettws Newydd Walk (7 miles) taking in the Usk Valley Walk, an old fort, Clytha Castle and two pubs.
Meet 10.00 a.m. Chapter.
Contact Bob N. on 20575229.

Sunday 22nd

Rhossili Bay and Worms Head Walk (8 miles). Breathtaking views of the coast and taking in Hillend Burrow, the Beacon and various bays. Bring a towel if you want to have a dip.
Meet 9.45 a.m. Chapter.
Contact Katherine on 2088 1572.

Sunday 29th

Castles, Courts and Wells (8 miles). From the market town of Cowbridge into the rural vale of Glamorgan. Various points of interest, including the occasional pub and / or tea shop.
Meet 10.00 a.m. Chapter.
Contact Sian D on 01446 719697.

Sunday 6th

Usk Valley Walk part 2 A six mile walk around the Usk Reservoir continues our journey down the Usk.
Meet at Chapter at 9.30 am.
Contact Julian on 20567013 / 07773 228290

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th

Tyn Cornel Weekend Rachel and Roger are planning to do a 10 mile walk in the beautiful Doethie Valley on the Saturday followed by a barbeque (weather permitting!) and a shorter walk and / or possibly some work on the hostel on the Sunday. Hostel places now fully booked but camping places are available at £5 per night.
To book, contact Rachel on 2085 1176 by 31/05/08.

Sunday 13th

Small COGs Walk
Contact Jane and John on 2075 9980.

Saturday 19th

Heritage Coast Walk 19 miles of Jurassic coast from Ogmore-by-Sea to Barry, using public transport at either end. Sun, sea, shingle and a cooling offshore breeze will combine to produce a walk that will leave you tired but happy.
Names to Steve B (07812 586949) by 16th July.

Sunday 20th

Langstone and Wentwood Walk An 8 mile walk starting from Langstone including farmland and woodland with fine views of the River Severn.
Meet at Chapter at 10am.
Contact Sarah on 01633 810482

Sunday 27th

Waterfalls and Ridges Beacons walk A 9 mile walk past waterfalls and up Craig y Fan Ddu to Fan Y Big with excellent views of the Beacons (assuming its a fine day).
Meet Chapter at 10.00am.
Contact Jane O on 2040 2571

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd

Camping weekend at Pencelly, Brecon A weekend under canvas staying at this pleasant campsite with all faculties. Walks will be arranged on the Saturday and Sunday. There is some COGs camping gear available.
Contact Lawrence on 2073 3012.

Saturday 9th

Abercynon Walk A walk of 13 miles with some ascent and descent, but with most of the second half along a ridgeway. Apart from some short stretches of country lane the route is along footpaths, bridleways, through forest and alongside streams and with good views. This area once had many collieries although there is little sign of them now.
Meet Chapter at 9:30am or Abercynon Leisure Centre at 10:00am.
Contact Chris L on 2023 8576

Sunday 10th

Small COGs Walk
contact John and Rowena on 2091 5562

Saturday 16th

Croquet Come and have some relaxed yet competitive exercise in the splendid grounds of Dyffryn House. Dyffryn Croquet club is hosting an Open Golf Croquet Afternoon starting at 1:30 p.m. Entries accepted up until 2:00 p.m. You can join Kevin for lunch at the Horse and Jockey, Tywn yr Odyn. (He will be leaving at 1:00 p.m.)
Contact Kevin H on 2076 2407

Sunday 17th

Dinas Powis,Sully and Cosmeston Walk This is an eight mile flat walk from Dinas Powis out to Sully and back via Cosmeston Park. Bring a packed lunch, though there may be a pub stop.
Meet at Chapter at 10.00 a.m.
Contact Bob N on 2057 5229 mobile 07780701365

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th

August Bank Holiday at Marloes Sands YH. Spend the Bank holiday on the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast at Marloes Sands Hostel, a traditional Welsh farmhouse.
Full payment of £41.85 to Julian L (20567013) required by 16th June.
For more details about the weekend, call Charles on 01633 856403.

Sunday 31st

Porth Kerry to West Aberthaw Walk A 12 mile linear walk exploring the industrial archaeology and the wildlife of the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Bring a packed lunch although there will be a pub stop at the Blue Anchor. Return by bus, so bring change for bus fare.
Meet at Chapter 10.00am or Porthkerry car park (next to the public toilets) at 10.40am.
Contact: Sian: 01446 719697

Saturday 13th toSaturday 20th

Switzerland Holiday. A week of walking, following well-marked paths, and sightseeing in the Bernese Oberland based in Kandersteg. Walking expected to be oo or ooo depending on the group. Deposits needed by 25th February.
Contact Enid on 2065 5253.
CANCELLED

Friday 10th toSunday 12th

Liverpool Weekend. Enjoy the many attractions of this year's European Capital of Culture, including the Beatles Museum and Tate Gallery. The youth hostel is next to Albert Dock, a 10 minute walk from the city centre. Cost for the two nices with breakfast: £49.00. Full payment to David by Tuesday 5th August.
Contact David M on 2076 5815.