Weekend events




This page is our calendar of weekend events. Please note that most events now start from the front of Chapter Arts Centre in Canton and not from outside the National Museum of Wales, Cathays Park. This is because Sunday parking charges have been introduced in central areas.

Many of our walks are in places remote from civilisation. It's your responsibility to have suitable clothing and footwear for bad weather.

If you would like to bring children or dogs, please check first with the event organiser.

Unless otherwise specified, a packed lunch should be brought along on day events (often shown as "BPL".

The grade of the event refers to the terrain, not the distance, which is shown separately. This and some other information is shown in the key below.

To find out more about any event, please phone the event organiser. If no phone number is given, please email us or phone a member of the committee, shown below.

New members are welcome at events.

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Current programme

To print the current programme, click the icon to the left. Please be aware that as the pages for printing are the same as the printed material sent out to members, they are not updated as frequently as this page.For previous programmes, click the icon to the right.

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Previous programmes



Please note that Hostel weekends need to be paid for 2 months in advance.
To avoid disappointment reserve your bed NOW!

Page last updated on 11/2/10

Committee members
Jane O. Chair 2040 2571
Julian L. Treasurer 2056 7013
Rosie N. Secretary 2076 3810
Steve B. Programme - weekends 07812 586949
Viv B. Programme - Tuesdays 2021 9226
Bob G. Membership 2020 4165
Rhona C. 2086 0181
Bob N. 2057 5229
Jane S. Family liaison & publicity 2075 9980
Katherine T. 2088 1572



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February

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th

Black Mountains Backpack A weekend trip that visits Llanthony Priory, Hatterall Ridge, and sees COG spending Saturday night camping on the lawn of an award-winning pub? It must be the perennially popular February backpack! Contact Roger G (e-mail roger_rachel_gimblett@hotmail.com) for further details.

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Small COGs walk.
Contact Chris and Sarah on 20238576.

Sunday 14th

TBA

Saturday 20th

Black Mountains Walk Spectacular linear walk along the northern rim of the Black Mountains, utilising the 9:33am Bus from Talgarth for 18 minute bus trip to Hay-on-Wye and return. Bring a torch! BPL.
Meet at Chapter 8.00am or contact Chris L (2023 8576).

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Sunday 28th

14 Locks Walk 2 walks start and finish at the 14 Locks Visitor Centre, Rogerstone. Morning walk is along canal and return to the centre via route between two reservoirs. Good views of open countryside - 3 miles. The afternoon is along canal, through golf course, back along road and canal - 4 miles. Easy walks, slight climb and some up steps. There is a café at 14 locks, but BPL.
Meet at 10.45am at the centre - Good parking at the centre.
Please contact Jeanie on 01633 891508 for more details.

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Thursday 31st December - Sunday 3rd January 2010

NewYear weekend at Perranporth Youth Hostel. We have exclusive use of Perranporth Hostel, located on the Cornish coastal path. So for stunning walks, relaxation and seasonal feasting,
Contact Sian D on 01446 719697 or shannycelt@hotmail.com

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March

 

Sunday 7th

Pontsticill Walk - A pleasant 6 mile walk through the woodlands around Pontsticill reservoir. BPL.
Meet at Chapter at 10am or Red Cow PH, Pontsticill 10.45am.
Contact Katherine on 2088 1572 for details.

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Small C.O.G's Walk
Contact Ceri on 2075 6801.

Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th

Back/slackpack - Abergavenny to Hereford along the Marches Way - Around 15 miles a day of glorious Monmouthshire & Herefordshire scenery with Saturday night camping or in a B&B at Ewyas Harold. Trains at either end.
Contact Steve B on 07812 586949 or email stevebees13@yahoo.co.uk.

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Saturday 13th

Brecon Mountain Centre Walk -7- 8 miles with views of southern Britain's highest hills taking in Cwm Camlais and Cefn Llechid and then back for a coffee and cakes. BPL.
Meet Chapter at 9.30am.
Contact Jane O on 2040 2571.

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Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st

Navigation Course - A two-day navigation course with Kevin Walker of Mountain Activities, based in Crickhowell. Limited space left.
Contact Viv on 2021 9226 or e-mail burfitt@cardiff.ac.uk

 

Sunday 21st

Cwm Gleisiad Walk - Visit a top nature reserve and glacial cirque, Fan Frynych, Fan Nedd and Fan Fawr on this 16 mile walk of hills and cliffs. BPL.
Contact Mark B on 01291 671402.

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Saturday 27th

Three Peaks Trial Your assistance is needed to help those hill-hungry hordes raising cash for local good causes.
If you are able to help, please contact Sian on 01446 719697.

     
     
     

April

Friday 2nd - Monday 5th

Easter Peak District Weekend - Bookings closed, but if you're interested there may be spaces still at the hostel. If you do book in, please let Rhona know.
Contact Rhona C for further details on 07816 499754.

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Sunday 11th

Beacons - Pen y Fan Walk - Join Enid for her favorite 9 mile walk up Pen y Fan starting at the Neuadd reservoir.
Meet at Chapter 9.30 a.m. BPL.
Contact Enid on 2065 5253

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Saturday 17th

Carmarthen Fans Walk - Approx. 15 miles from Craig y Nos featuring windswept moorland, a wrecked Wellington bomber and, of course, the escarpment. BPL.
Contact Steve B 07812 586949 or stevebees13@yahoo.co.uk.

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Sunday 18th

Coed Ruperra working party - Help out Ruperra Conservation Trust with general duties at this local woodland reserve - just in time for the next week's walk. Details to be confirmed nearer the time.
If interested to contact Roger & Rachel e-mail roger_rachel_gimblett@hotmail.com.

Sunday 25th

Rhymney River Walk - A 10 mile walk through the fields and woods north of Cardiff, including Ruperra Castle, from the Hollybush in Draethen. BPL.
A 10.00 am start from Chapter or from the Hollybush in Draethen at 10.30am
Contact Sue on 2074 7192 or 07984 904999

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Small COGs walk for April - date & details to be confirmed
Contact Gabby and Pedro on 01656 742962

Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May

Early May Bank Holiday - Bunkhouse in Rhayader Rhyader is a new area for COG. We are planning an Elan Valley walk, visiting the Abbey in Cwmhir, Cilmeri where the last Prince of Wales was slain and calling in on the red kite feeding centre on the way home. The cost for a 3 night stay (Fri / Sat / Sun night - comm. 30th April) is £50.
Contact Enid L 2065 5253 or e-mail enid.lewis@ntlworld.com before the end of February if interested.

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May

Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May

Early May Bank Holiday - Bunkhouse in Rhayader Rhyader is a new area for COG. We are planning an Elan Valley walk, visiting the Abbey in Cwmhir, Cilmeri where the last Prince of Wales was slain and calling in on the red kite feeding centre on the way home. The cost for a 3 night stay (Fri / Sat / Sun night - comm. 30th April) is £50.
Contact Enid L 2065 5253 or e-mail enid.lewis@ntlworld.com before the end of February if interested.

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Friday 28th - Monday 31st

Late May Bank Holiday - YHA in Holmbury St Mary Hostel A long weekend in the Surrey Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, staying at Holmbury St Mary Youth Hostel. Choice of trips to the North Downs or the nearby towns of Guildford and Dorking. More information is on the websites www.visitsurrey.com and www.surreyhills.org . Cost is £47.85 for 3 night's accommodation.
Contact David M on 2076 5815 or 0773 6339013 for further details.

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