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Group Name / Base Location / Meeting Point Group details, walk programme, other relevant walk info Contact details

Cerddwyr Cylch TeifiCardigan area - Ceredigion andNorth Pembrokeshire, generallywithin 10 miles of Cardigan

NORTH

Welsh is the language of the walk, but there's a warmwelcome for Welsh learners.

Walk 2nd Saturday of every month October- June. Walksusually about 2 hours, meet at 10.20am for 10.30am start.Varied levels of difficulty, details share a week before eachwalk, through e-mail and in local Papurau Bro and othernewspapers. Phone for details.

Car sharing where possible, dogs on leads and under controlTerrain generally unsuitable for buggies/wheelchairs.

Free walk.

Philippa Gibson, 01239 654561 [email protected]

Dyfed / Siân Elis-Gruffydd, 01239 682287 [email protected]

Howard Williams, 01239 682182 [email protected]

Pembrokeshire Walking Groups Directory


Crundale WalkersGenerally Pembrokeshire - Meet Rudbaxton CommunityHall, Crundale / HaverfordwestBus Station / venue byarrangement

COUNTYWIDE

Group of generally mature walkers meet for social, fitness andlearning about Pembrokeshire, numbers vary from 6 to 24.

Usually last Saturday of the month. Usually 10am - 4.30pm.Easy to moderate walk, mainly in Pembrokeshire. No membership requirements Dogs on leads, free walk, share transport

Mary Padfield 01437 763508 [email protected]

Gay Outdoor Club - (West Wales Group)West Wales - Meeting pointdiffers each month dependingon the event location.

COUNTYWIDE / BEYOND

A very friendly outdoor activity group for gay men, lesbians andtheir friends. We cover a large area; walking in Ceredigion,Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Gower and Swansea areas.

Group: 10 - 20 walkers aged 35 - 70. Good balance male :female

Monthly - first weekend of the month (usually Sunday), 11am -3.30 / 4pm. Walks are usually 6-8 miles in length. Terrain / levelof difficulty variable but fully explained in each walk descriptionon the website. Weekends away twice a year on average. Cyclerides and weekday evening walks in the summer.

New members always welcome. Membership required butattendance at a few events to see if this group is for you beforejoining is acceptable.

Packed lunches usually required, often visit cafe/pub at end ofthe walk. Costs - parking / public transport.

Each walk will show whether dogs are allowed.

Al (Allyson) Evans [email protected] www.goc.org.uk/groups/westwales


Heicwyr yr HogMaenclochog / en-route to the starting point of the walk

NORTH / COUNTYWIDE / BEYOND

Heicwyr yr Hog is a Welsh medium / bilingual group (open to learners),and welcomes walkers from all backgrounds. We aim to provide anopportunit for socialising and exercise while visiting beautiful areaswithin Pembrokeshire and beyond. Group members vary in age andability - average age 50, but members are very young at heart! Averagegroup size is 10.

Fortnightly walks on a Wednesday afternoon. Meet at 12.45pm prior towalk at 1.30pm. Easy to moderate circular walks of approximately 5miles on coastal and countryside footpaths. An opportunity to relax overa cup of tea and cake / pub visit at the end of some walks.

No membership fee, but all participants are expected to take their turnin driving to starting points. Reminders are sent out fortnightly to allinterested regarding forthcoming walk, for example time of departureand meeting points en route.

Dogs on leads welcome. Some walks are wheelchair and buggy friendly.

Mair Thomas 01437 532756 07814 587030 [email protected]

Alun [email protected]

Llanteg Community Association Walking Group

SOUTH

Social walks of about 5k, to suit all ages and abilities.

We currently hold four walks a year, usually on a Saturdayafternoon, generally in South Pembrokeshire. We like to try andfinish with a cup of tea and a cake!

Looking to hold walks on more regular basis (last Saturday ofevery month) - currently short of walk leaders and would beinterested to hear from people interested in doing so.

Jill Roberts 01834 [email protected]

www.Llanteg-village.co.uk/

Facebook : Llanteg Community Association Walking Group


Llwybrau Llandudoch / St Dogmaels FootpathAssociationSt Dogmaels based, meeting atvarious venues.

NORTH

St Dogmaels Footpath Association aims to improve access tothe countryside through group walks, social activities and PathMaintenance Work Parties.

Our activities are varied, usually family friendly and free. Easy tomoderate ability. Dogs usually welcome, but please check withus. Newcomers and visitors welcome.

See Facebook for details of our activities and programme. Wehave produced a local footpath network walking map andguidebook.

Gill and Tosh Wislocki 01239 613031 [email protected]

www.walkstdogmaels.co.uk/

Facebook: St Dogmaels Footpath Association /Llwybrau Llandudoch

Newport Paths GroupNewport Area - Meet at variousvenues

NORTH

Newport Paths Group is made up of enthusiastic volunteers ofall ages who work to improve access to the countryside aroundNewport. for people of all abilities, to improve the environmentand people's understanding of it.

Regular path maintenance and access work. Occasional groupwalks and very occasional walks arranged for public. Variablewalk terrain and distance.

Membership of the Group is open to all who support its aims.No charge for group member walks. Small charge for walks forpublic.

Richard Hughes 01239 820103 [email protected]

www.newport-pembs.co.uk/ index.php/paths-group

Pembrokeshire RamblersCountywide - Meet at each individual walk start-point according to publishedprogramme

COUNTYWIDE

Pembrokeshire branch of the Ramblers, Britian's biggestwalking charity. Ramblers work to protect and expand theplaces people love to walk and promote walking for health andpleasure.

Walk every weekend varying in distance from 5 to 12 miles-easu to very strenuous terrain. Walk Programme on website.Walks open to all subject to an appropriate level of fitness forthe individual walk and appropriate kit. Special arrangementswould need to be made for unaccompanied teenagers.Membership to the national organisation required after threetaster walks. Always bring packed lunch and adequate water.Generally no dogs.

George Allinghamwww. Pembrokeshireramblers.org.uk


Pembrokeshire Women WalkingCountywide - No base location.Meet at start of walk byarrangement.

COUNTYWIDE

Informal social walking group for women who like towalk and chat while raising money for worthy causes.

Walk of 4-6 miles on reasonable footpaths / Coast Pathevery third Sunday of the month, 10am - 1pm, anywhere in Pembrokeshire.

No membership requirements. £10 donation per walker - all proceeds to charity.

Jan Millward 07971051712 [email protected]

www.pembrokeshirewomenwalking.co.uk

Twitter: @PembsWWFacebook: Pembrokeshire Women Walking

Steps2Health2 local walking groups based inNarberth and Tenby

COUNTYWIDE

Steps2Health - NarberthMeet by bus shelter by old Primary School

Steps2Health - TenbyMeet behind Tourist Information Office

Steps2Health - TenbyMeet behind Tourist Information Office

Steps2Health - Nordic Walking

Walking groups operating in Pembrokeshire. Encourageswalking as a social, healthy activity that almost everyonecan enjoy. Walks are led by trained, insured volunteerleaders.

Walks are mostly around an hour with the occasionallonger one up to two hours. Suitable for all abilities, noprevious walking experience is necessary. Nordic Walking(with poles) also offered.

Membership is £10 per year.

Wednesday 9:50am

Saturdays 10.30am or as on programme

Wednesday 2.15pm

Thursdays (see programme). Trained Nordic walkerswelcome 3-6 mile walks from moderate to strenuous

See “Our Walks” section of website for moreinformation about walks programme and localcontacts.www.steps2health.org.ukFacebook: Steps2Health Wales

Mary: 01834 860051

Barbara: 01834 844845

Barbara 01834 844845

Paul: 01834 844845


Pembrokeshire U3ACountywide - Locations vary -contact walk leader for details COUNTYWIDE

Pembrokeshire U3A - Rovers Walking

Pembrokeshire U3A - Monday Walks

Pembrokeshire U3A - Short Walks

Pembrokeshire U3A -Strollers

PembrokeshireU3A is an organisation for retired / semi-retired people.Amongst our 49 Groups we have 4 Walking Groups, each at different levels ofability. Numbers may be limited at leader's discretion. Dogs may be allowed,ask when phoning. Other U3A members and Guest walkers welcome (No fee),regular walkers are required to join Pembrokeshire U3A (Annual Fee).

Usually 2nd & 4th Saturday each month. Generally walks depart at 10am.Circular & linear Moderate / Strenuous Walks of 6-10 miles. Terrain variesaccording to walk. Linear walks max 2 persons per car. Sorry, no dogs.

2nd & 4th Monday each month. Generally meet at 10.15am (for registrationand choice of lunch menu (if required)) for walks at 10.30am.

Walks are arranged by volunteers from the group, are usually circular withinteresting scenery and other local phenomena, and are no more than 5 mileslong. Terrain varies according to walk but is generally moderate and mayinclude stiles, We then enjoy lunch and a chat together!

1st and 3rd Mondays each month. Generally meet at 10.45am (forregistration and choice of lunch menu (if required)) for walk at 11am.

Walks are arranged by volunteers from the group, are usually circular withinteresting scenery and other local phenomena, and are no more than 3 mileslong. Only gentle inclines, avoiding stiles wherever possible and at a pace tosuit walkers. We then enjoy lunch and a chat together!

3rd Thursday of each month. Meet at 10.45am for 11am start. The walks areaimed to be 1½ hours long so that time, rather than distance, is the object.

The Strollers is the name for a group whose hard walking days are over, butwho still enjoy a relaxed walk followed by a meal. Some of the walkers in factwalk very little but still enjoy a convivial meal.

www.pembrokeshireu3a.org.uk/

David Robinson 01646 600891 [email protected]

Helen Lewis-John 01646 692064 [email protected]

Carol Matthews 01437 768048 [email protected]

Auriol Lawman 01437 890770 [email protected]


Pembrokeshire Federation ofWomen’s InstitutesLocations / dates vary.

COUNTYWIDE

We organise walks which are open to all members of 55Women’s Institutes in Pembrokeshire.

General town, woods & coastal walks are about 3 times a year,walking treasure hunts & historical walks are organisedthroughout the year too. We also arrange walks for the lessabled and Nordic Walking. All abilities / levels catered for.

Walks are only open to members of the WI. Individual organiserwould be able to advise - contact Federation Secretary for theircontact details

Claire Banner (Federation Secretary) 01437 [email protected]

www.theWI.org.ukwww.pembrokeshirewi.org.uk/

Y Clonc Mawr (Big Chat)

NORTH / COUNTYWIDE

Walks for Welsh speakers and learnersVaried monthly countywide walks of moderate length andterrain.

Sue Carey01239820822 [email protected]

Facebook: Y Clonc Mawr

Walking for Fun GroupMeet outside St Giles Church Hall, Letterston or at start point of walk (depending on location).COUNTYWIDE

All who enjoy walking are welome. Walks are free. Call South Wood NDA to share local knowledge

Paul Hart01348 [email protected]

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS


Freshwater East Nature Walks

SOUTH

Spring and Summer guided walks, usually small groups, suitable for allages. Leader introduces the group to the local flora and fauna, especiallywild flowers with stories of their medicinal, culinary and folk heritage.

Easy to moderate and tailored to suit those participating. Mostly alongsandy paths in dune grassland but with boardwalk and other footpathoptions.

Children and dogs welcome subject to parent/owner’s responsibility/control. A wheelchair accessible route can be arranged. Programmeposted on notice boards in Freshwater East and on village website.

Vicky [email protected] 672615

www.freshwater-east.org.uk

Wildlife Trust of South WestWales (South Pembs Group)

SOUTH / COUNTYWIDE

Occasional walks usually around a site with particular wildlife interest -see website for events programme.

Alan Hare 01646 682970 [email protected]/local-group/south-pembrokeshire-local-group/Facebook: spwtsww

Friends of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

COUNTYWIDE, MEETING POINTS / TIMESVARY.

The Friends is an independent voluntary charity committed to helpprotect, conserve and enhance the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parkfor all to enjoy. We organise a programme of events for membersthroughout the year including walks, illustrated talks and visits. Guidedwalks usually occur once or twice a month and are graded, but mostlygentle, and are open to non-members to try. Or why not join us toenjoy the full range of benefits (£15 single, £20 joint, £30 family)?Please see our website for details of our forthcoming itinerary.

www.fpcnp.org.uk/category/events-programme/ Facebook: @[email protected]

Wildlife Trust of South WestWales (Mid Pembs Group)

MID / COUNTYWIDE

Outdoor meetings and field trips take place all year round to explore thegreat array of wildlife in Pembrokeshire. These occur primarily onWildlife Trust nature reserves yet also at other locations within the widercountryside.

John Steer (Programme Secretary) 01646 [email protected] www.welshwildlife.org/local-group/mid-pembrokeshire-local-group/


COMMERCIAL WALKING GUIDES / WALKING COMPANIES

Discover WalkingPembrokeshireUsually in the Preseli Hills andalong north stretches ofPembrokeshire Coast Path.

NORTH / COUNTYWIDE

Bespoke themed guided walks / walking skills tuition in the hillsand along the coastline. Half day and full day options, 7 daysper week.

Group size - maximum 12 for walks, 6 for tuition. 14+. No minimum size.

Distance and terrain to suit guests' needs. Gentle Walking forHealth services / wheelchair and buggy friendly routes areavailable upon request.

Guided walks themes: A broad introduction to Pembrokeshire’srich pre-history, flora and fauna geology and folklore.

Service dogs are welcome. Non-service dogs are welcome onguided walks but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

Ian and Carol Pattinson01239 [email protected]

www.walkingcottagespembrokeshire.co.uk Facebook: Walkingskillsandcottages

Pembrokeshire Paths

COUNTYWIDE

Professional guided group tours and walks, Nordic walking,walking holidays, as well as Therapeutic Nature Engagement,team building events and storytelling.

Walk length, distance, terrain and content tailored to therequirements of clients, from a couple of hours to week-longwalking experiences.

Price by arrangement.

Andrew Dugmore 07801579225 [email protected] www.pembrokeshirepaths.co.uk www.reconnectinnature.org.ukFacebook: PembrokeshirePaths


Pembrokeshire PhotoWalks

COUNTYWIDE

Pembrokeshire Photo Walks provide photography tuition toeveryone who wants to take their photography to the nextlevel and move away from the 'Auto mode' on their cameras.We use the great outdoors as our classroom, where we take inthe views, the fresh air, the sun on our faces and hopefully thesights of some wildlife.

We offer our tuition on a "1 to 1" basis or in small groups upto 5, each and every person getting the help they need at thepace they want.

'H' (Aeron) Harries07474 446523www.pembrokeshirephotowalks.com

The Walking HolidayCompanySelf-guided walks on thePembrokeshire Coast Path

COUNTYWIDE

The Walking Holiday Company arrange a variety of self-guidedwalks covering the whole Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

Holidays include arranging accommodation, breakfast, luggagetransfers, and transfers between your accommodation and theCoast Path. We supply route planning for your walking holidayin the form of a Holiday Pack which includes a PembrokeshireCoast Path Trail Guide, itinerary, accommodation directions andlocal interest leaflets covering the Pembrokeshire area.

Julie Thomas 01600 713008 [email protected]

www.thewalkingholidaycompany.co.uk Facebook: The Walking Holiday Company


VIP WalesDinas Cross, Newport,Pembrokeshire, SA42 0XL

PEMBROKESHIRE & CEREDIGION

We are a local walking holiday organisers, specialising in selfguided & guided holidays. Booking your accommodation,luggage transfers and transport. We take care of your everyneed, so you just need to turn up and walk!

We provide guided walks for individuals, couples or largegroups.

Our local tours in our private hire 8 seater vehicle allows us toshow you the best of what West Wales has to offer.

Welsh speakers

Telephone 00 44 7496 057 269 & 00 44 7496 057268Email: [email protected] Web: www.vipwales.co.ukFacebook: infovipwalesInstagram: @vip.wales

USEFUL WEB PAGES

Pembrokeshire County Council Walking -some great walks across the county(outside the National Park) for a range ofabilities

Pembrokeshire Coast National ParkWalking Pages including over 200downloadable circular walks

Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail Everything Coast Path!

Enjoy Pembrokeshire - Walking and manyof the other fantastic activities available inthe County

Wales Coast Path

UK Wide Walking Website

www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=107,1180&parent_directory_id=646&id=30773

www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/walking

www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/nationaltrail

www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/enjoy

www.walescoastpath.gov.uk

www.go4awalk.com

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