Time at Co-op Walk Description Grade/Miles Start Place Grid Ref. Leader(s) / Contact telephoneStart TimeDate

RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION: ABERYSTWYTH GROUP WALKS PROGRAMME 1ST MAY 2016 TO 30TH OCTOBER 2016

Coast and Country circular from Cwmtydu, includes visit to Honey Farm.

Cwntydu, parking in front of Café (Parking Fee) or at Beach. Meet at Beach

Wyck G Lohman 01545 5604999:00 AM 10:00 AM SN 356575C+ 907-May-16Sat

Circular walk around Aberystwyth to Rhydyfelin via the Promenade, harbour & along the banks of the Ystwyth and the Aberystwyth Motte & Bailey Castle.

Meet at Co-op only Susan West Tel: 01970 6118052:00 PM SN C 608-May-16Sun

Ramblers Area Walk - Cellan to Caer Cadwgan, Pistyll Eynon, and Pentrefelin

Meet at Cellan Memorial Hall Chris Hodgson 01970 6178279:45 AM 11:00 AM SN 605489C+ 814-May-16Sat

Aberdyfi to Happy Valley via Tyddyn-y-berth, Llyn Barfog and back via Trefrifawr. Tracks and minor roads.

Aberdyfi Main Car Park on A493 (Parking Fee)

Moira Convery Tel 01970 612998

9:00 AM 10:15 AM SN 613959B 8.515-May-16Sun

Pembs Coast Path Poppit to Moylegrove. Tea afterwards in Garden Centre near Moylegrove. Bus back to Poppit. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING IN CASE BUSES HAVE ALTERED

Poppit Sands Car Park (FEE) Dave Taylor & Denise Jones Tel: 01970 828815 07831 735208

8:10 AM 9:30 AM SN 152485B 7.521-May-16Sat

Gwar-Felin, Bodcoll Mill ruin, to N Bank of Afon Mynach and upstream. Across tributaries, then downstream on Mal Evans way back to Pontarfynach. ( with Map Practice and putting up Way Marks)

Devil's Bridge small car park (with Toilets) behind Sarah Bunton's Chocolates. Additional Parking opposite, at VoR Railway (small fee)

Michael and Val Deaville Tel: 01970 832937

9:15 AM 10:00 AM SN 739769C+ 622-May-16Sun

Bus Ramble to Llandudno Walk up Gt Orme or visit the Town. Bus T2 at 0735 from Aber Bus Stn to Dolgellau. Change to 0855 bus to B.Ffestiniog, change bus here again for bus to Llandudno arr 1100. Dept Llandudno 1455 T2 bus to Aber arr 1840.

CONTACT LEADER IF GOING - RESTRICTED BUS PLACES - SO CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / 07831 735208

7:25 AM SN B 525-May-16Wed

From Aberystwyth Bus Stn Stand 4 take 9.30am X28 Bus to Tre'r Ddol. Walk up through Cwm Clettwr Nature Reserve to Gwar-cwm-uchaf, then over to Tyn-y-graig Farm in Cwm Ceulan, return via Cefn-erglodd and Coed Tafarn-fach

Tre'r Ddol (park on minor road through village just after the junction with A487 from Aberystwyth, Meet at Old Chapel)

Bill Green Tel: 01970 8326639:20 AM 10:00 AM SN 659922B - 728-May-16Sat

October Week End Away in the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon. FINAL BOOKING DATE

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

SN 30-May-16Mon

Cwm Claisfer, top of Cwm Crawnon, Tor y Foel.CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Car Park opposite Llangynidr Village Hall

John Escott Tel: 02920 471688: 07967351275

8:00 AM 10:00 AM SO 155195B+ 1304-Jun-16Sat

Linear coast walk from Mwnt to Penbryn, using Cardi Bach Bus. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING to ensure space on bus

Penbryn Car Park (Parking Fee) Wyck G Lohman 01545 56049910:30 AM 11:30 AM SN 296521C+ 905-Jun-16Sun

Walk in the hills behind and above Machynlleth, good views, some ascents and descents. Take X28 bus at 9.30am from Stand 4 in Aber Bus Station get off at Clock Tower in Mach, Meet in Y Plas Free Car Park

Y Plas - free Car Park in Machynlleth

Pat Sani Tel 01970 828018 / 07505038474

10:15 AM SH 745005B 711-Jun-16Sat

Circular walk from Newcastle Emlyn via Cenarth Falls and Felin Geri Mill. TELEPHONE LEADER IF GOING

Main Car Park in centre of Newcastle Emlyn (fee)

Isobelle McGuinness Tel 01970 612890 / 07751383716

9:30 AM 10:45 AM SN 306407C+ 712-Jun-16Sun

Walk from Penbontrhydybeddau, thro woodland to Cwmsymlog, Cwmerfyn. Tea at Ty Newydd and return to Penbontrhydybeddau

Ty'n Gelli Bridge on approaches to Penbontrhydybeddau

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

1:30 PM 2:00 PM SN 672837C+ 4.515-Jun-16Wed

Two rivers, two Waterfalls, a Mine and a Hydro Elecric Scheme.

Tyn y Groes Car Park Glynne Jones Tel: 01970 625244

9:00 AM 10:30 AM SH 732234B 818-Jun-16Sat

From Rhydypennau Layby in Bow Street, up to Tynrhos Farm, follow fields and lanes, cross A487 to Llandre, Ruel Uchaf, cross railway to Llety Ceiro.

Layby at end of Bow Street by Pennau Crafts

Pat Sani Tel 01970 828018 / 07505038474

1:00 PM 1:30 PM SN 628858C+ 419-Jun-16Sun

Brecon Beacons Coach trip & walks- Grades A, C+ from Storey Arms and Grade C+ walk in and around Brecon (Fully Booked)Coach leaves Aber Leisure Centre at 8.00am, first pick-up Storey Arms 5.30pm, Buffet at Rhayader, return to Aber no later than 10.00pm

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

8:00 AM SN 25-Jun-16Sat

Nant yr Arian: five lakes, forests and views, Blaenmelindwr, Llyn Syfrydrin, Llyn Pendam and Llyn Rhosgoch.

Nant yr Arian Forestry Centre Car Park ( Parking Fee)

Jill Venus Tel 01974 272628 / 07815 581297

10:00 AM 10:30 AM SN 717813C+ 8.526-Jun-16Sun

Linear Pembs Coast Path from Moylegrove to Newport. Initial bus from Newport to Moylegrove at 10.20am.

Car Park (Free) at Parrog. Denise Jones - Tel 01970 828752

8:40 AM 10:15 AM SN 052396B 902-Jul-16Sat

Llanbrynmair, Bryn Aire and Glyndwr's Way to Commins Coch, then Cwmbychan Bach and Tafolwern.

Car Park, Llanbrynmair opp Wynnstay Arms

Malcolm Tunley 01970 82856510:00 AM 11:00 AM SH 898028B 1003-Jul-16Sun

Aberystwyth Circular with optional meal at the Glengower Hotel afterwards. Please contact Jan or Ken by 1st July if you wish to have the meal after the walk.

Marine Terrace Promenade opposite Glengower Hotel

Jan & Ken Young Tel: 01974 241342 / 07812 671335

6:00 PM SN 583820C+ 407-Jul-16Thur

Upper Ceulan Valley, Moel y Llyn, Carregcadwgan, Rhyd yr Onen

Bwlchygarreg track junction for Anglers Retreat on Mountain Road from Talybont to Nantymoch

Malcolm Tunley 01970 82856510:00 AM 10:45 AM SN 723909B+ 809-Jul-16Sat

Lanes, tracks and disused railway line south of Llandysul and Pont Tyweli

Llandysul Public Car Park (£1.50 Parking Fee) with Toilets

Michael and Val Deaville Tel: 01970 832937

9:15 AM 10:30 AM SN 418406C+ 8.510-Jul-16Sun

A scenic walk behind Pontrhydygroes and Ysbyty Ystwyth - Bwlch-y Blaen, Rhos Tanchwarel, Coed Bwlchgwallter. Tea at the Cwtch after walk.

Pontrhydygroes by Old Water Wheel

Sue Fisher Tel: 01974241270 / 07534889768

10:00 AM 10:45 AM SN 738722B 616-Jul-16Sat

Aberdyfi along the estuary then up to Llechwedd and along Tyddyn-y-berth.

Main Car Park in Aberdyfi (Parking Fee)

John Morgan 01970 83252512:00 PM 1:00 PM SN 612960C+ 517-Jul-16Sun

9.43AM 512 bus from Stand 2 Aber Bus Stn for bus to Borth. Walk back to Aberystwyth along Coastal Path

Borth Lifeboat Staion Penny Miller Tel: 01970 627379 / 07732688910

9:30 AM 10:15 AM SN 608890C+ 721-Jul-16Thur

Around base of Foel Offrwm, Deer Park Lodge, Planfa Fawr, Pwll y Gele Mawr, Bryn Blew & Penyffridd. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Car Park for 'Old Precipice Walk' Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / 07831 735208

8:40 AM 10:00 AM SH 746212B 823-Jul-16Sat

Buttington Wharfe, Offa's Dyke Trail, Beacon Ring Hillfort, Leighton Estate, Welshpool, Montgomery Canal. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Buttington Wharfe picnic site off the roundabout at the junction of the A483 and the A458

Christopher Hodgson Tel 01970 617827

9:00 AM 10:30 AM SJ 242089B 924-Jul-16Sun

Start a flattish easy walk at 06.45pm from outside Morrison's Café. Walk will be an easy circular walk in the Llanbadarn / Aberystwyth environs. The walk will be led at an easy social pace for all. Family friendly walk.

All meet in Morrison's Café for Meal / Tea / Coffee / Cake at 6.00pm. Start walk from outside Morrison's at 6.45pm

Chris Hodgson 01970 6178276:45 PM SN 596805C 327-Jul-16Wed

Coastal Path New Quay to Llanrhystud. Catch 9.10am T5 Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Stn (by Job Centre) to New Quay. Optional to break walk in Aberaeron & catch return bus to Aberystwyth

Car Park, Wellington Place, near the pier in New Quay

Haydn Foulkes / Timothy Cutts 01970 828889 & 01970 632924

8:45 AM 10:15 AM SN 388486B 1430-Jul-16Sat

Moelwyn Bach, Moelwyn Mawr and Moel y Hydd.CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Tanygrisiau Station Car Park Jacky Cross Tel: 01654 761561 or 07929 062412

8:45 AM 10:30 AM SH 683449A 8.531-Jul-16Sun

Severn Way, Newtown to Llanidloes. Drive to Llanidloes catch bus to Newtown. Possible to shorten walk at Llandinam. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING- awaiting Summer Bus T/Table, car shuttle may be arranged as alternative.

Llanidloes Car Park (Bus Station) Jill Venus Tel 01974 272628 / 07815 581297

7:30 AM 8:45 AM SN 955846B 17.506-Aug-16Sat

Circular walk along Llyn Clywedog and back via Glyndwr's Way.

Llyn Clywedog View Point Penny Miller Tel: 01970 6273799:00 AM 10:30 AM SN 891869C+ 807-Aug-16Sun

Llanfarian to the coastal ridge returning through Rhydgaled and Aberllolwyn woods.

Llanfarian (on side road road near Village Hall

John Morgan 01970 8325251:30 PM 2:00 PM SN 591779C+ 611-Aug-16Thur

Llangranog to Ynys Lochtyn, return via Pigeonsford Top Car Park on approach to Llangranog

Rob & Mary Osborne 01974 251282

10:00 AM 11:00 AM SN 315538C+ 613-Aug-16Sat

Llyn Pendam Car Park, Cwmsymlog, Cwmerfyn views over Goginan Fach and back to Llyn Pendam Tea at Alan Evitts house, Penrhyncoch at end of walk.

Llyn Pendam Car Park Alan Evits & Gerald Makaruk Tel 01970 828854, 01970 822110

9:15 AM 9:45 AM SN B 714-Aug-16Sun

Rhinogydd Traverse from Trawsfynydd to Talsarnau-0820 bus from Mach to Traws,F/bridge over Llyn Trawsfynydd - Moel Ysgyfarnogod - Llyn Eiddew - Talsarnau. 1613 Train to Mach.CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Mach Clock Tower Dave Taylor Tel 01970 828815 / 07831 735208

7:30 AM 8:15 AM SH 745008A 1020-Aug-16Sat

Trawsallt and the Marchnant area Vicinity of Pont Glan Marchnant on B4343 approximately 1.5 miles south of Yspyty Ystwyth

John Morgan 01970 83252510:00 AM 10:45 AM SN 752697C+ 821-Aug-16Sun

Rail Ramble: Mynach Valley, Parson's Bridge Upper Rheidol Gorge, Coed Rheidol National Nature Reserve, Pontbren Plwca Bridge. MEET AT 10.00am AT VALE OF RHEIDOL STATION. Take the 10.30am VoR train - 20% discount for Rambler's with membership cards

Devil's Bridge Station Car Park (just inside the gates). Those not taking the train from Aber should park in public car park (with Toilets) behind Sarah Buntons Chocolate shop CONTACT LEADER IN ADVANCE IF GOING ON THIS WALK

Maurice Kyle Tel 01970 62735611:35 AM SN 739769B+ 1027-Aug-16Sat

Llyn Pendam, Cwmsymlog, Banc Llety Ifan Hen Craig y Pystyll, Llyn Syfydryn (short steep exposed section of path at Craig y Pistyll)

Forestry Car Park, Llyn Pendam Pendam

Bill Green Tel: 01970 83266310:00 AM 10:30 AM SN 710839B 828-Aug-16Sun

START CONSIDERING YOUR WALK IDEAS FOR THE WINTER WALKS PROGRAMME,CONTACT CHRIS BELSEY FOR ADVICE AND WALK SUBMISSION FORMS

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

SN 30-Aug-16Tue

Teifi Pools: Strata Florida,Trecwm,Nant Egnant return via Claerddu Bothy, Llyn Teifi and Troed-y-Rhiw

Strata Florida Judith Johnston 01970 61154910:00 AM 11:00 AM SN 745757B 903-Sep-16Sat

A Gerry Lionel Walk - Coastal Path, Alltllwyd Woods, Hill Forts, World War II Relics and Gunnera.Tea and cake at Gerry's afterwards.

Llanrhystud Memorial Hall or Lay-by opposite

Chris Hodgson / Gerry Lionel Tel :- 01970 617827 / 01974 202576

10:00 AM 10:30 AM SN 538696C+ 604-Sep-16Sun

Ty Nant down to Abergwynant along Mawddach Trail to Penmaenpool and back past Llyn Gwernan

Ty Nant Car Park (Parking Fee) Moira Convery Tel 01970 612998

9:00 AM 10:30 AM SH 613959C+ 810-Sep-16Sat

0930 bus X28 from Aberystwyth Bus Stn -Stand 4 to Talybont, then walk to Llandre, Wallog and coastal path to Aberystwyth

Talybont Square Michael and Val Deaville Tel: 01970 832937

9:20 AM 10:00 AM SN 655892B 1017-Sep-16Sat

Bwlch Nant yr Arian to Blaenmelyndwr, on to Cwmsymlog, Llyn Pendam and back to Bwlch Nant yr Arian for refreshments.

Park at Nant yr Arian and meet in layby outside Bwlch Nant yr Arian on A44

Judith Thomas & Iris Richards Tel:01970 822082 or 01970 820024

10:00 AM 10:30 AM SN 718814C+ 724-Sep-16Sat

Tracks and Lanes in 'Bandit Country' - Dinas Mawddwy, Cwm Cawydd, Mallwyd, Camlan 'Battlefield and returning to Merion Mill for Tea if time allows.

Dinas Mawddwy Car Park David Billingsley 01970 8710579:30 AM 10:30 AM SH 858148B 725-Sep-16Sun

****CLOSING DATE F OR WALKS SUBMISSIONSFOR THE WINTER WALKS PROGRAMME

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

SN 30-Sep-16Fri

Poppit Sands, Cemaes Head, Cwm yr Esgyr, Trecwn Isaf. CONTACT LEADER IF GOING

Poppit Sands Car Park Judith Johnston 01970 6115499:15 AM 11:00 AM SN 152485B 601-Oct-16Sat

Tarren Hendre via Maeswerngoch and Foel y Geifr, descent via Ffridd Rhosfarch.

Pennal, grassy area in front of Chapel. Park sensitively in Village

Jacky Cross Tel: 01654 761561 or 07929 062412

9:00 AM 10:00 AM SH 699004B+ 1002-Oct-16Sun

Morfa Mawddach Estuary, Mawddach Crescent along river bank to Arthog, ascending to Arthog Falls and Ffordd Ddu. Along track to Cyfannedd Fawr then to Blue Lake, descend past Pant Einion, return to Car Park

Morfa Mawddach Railway Station Car Park

Roy Haynes Tel: 01970828914 / 07968011590

9:00 AM 10:30 AM SH 629141B 808-Oct-16Sat

Linear walk on Offa's Dyke, Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington to Newchurch. CONTACT LEADER IS ESSENTIAL as a car shuttle has to be organised and parking in Newchurch is limited

Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington Isobelle McGuinness Tel 01970 612890 / 07751383716

9:00 AM 11:00 AM SN 285567B 809-Oct-16Sun

Week-End Away staying at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon with walks in Snowdonia and Anglesey.For details see Newsletter, for booking contact Dwynwen Belsey on 01970 820166 or email: dbelsey@hotmail.co.uk before 30th May 2016

Chris and Dwynwen Belsey Tel 01970 820166

SN 15-Oct-16Sat

Exploring Mynydd Bach (Trefenter) - Llyn Eiddwen, Ffynnon Drewi, Hafod Ithel ( note some sections over rough Ground)

Cattle grid by Llyn Eiddwen (Parking Area)

Jill Venus Tel 01974 272628 / 07815 581297

9:45 AM 10:30 AM SN 609674C+ 6.522-Oct-16Sat

Llangranog, Morwelir, Eisteddfa, Hoffnant Valley, Pen Morfa Chapel, Troed y Rhiw and Coastal Path North back to Llangranog.

Top Car Park on approach to Llangranog

Jan & Ken Young Tel: 01974 241342 / 07812 671335

9:30 AM SN 315538B 623-Oct-16Sun

A circular walk through farmland and old tracks - Meillionen, Rhos-y-garth, Pen-lan back to Station Wood

Station Wood Car Park, Llanilar Sue Fisher Tel:019742412709:30 AM 10:00 AM SN 625753C+ 929-Oct-16Sat

RAMBLERS TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WALKS

WALKS MAY BE MODIFIED AT LEADER'S DISCRETION * BUSES LEAVE FROM ABERYSTWYTH NEXT TO THE RAILWAY STATION - CHECK TIMES WITH LEADERMEETING PLACE. Unless otherwise indicated the meeting place is on the car park side of the Co-op, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.TRAVEL. Meeting centrally will ensure that the number of cars taken can be reduced and possibly provide transport for those without cars. If you do not have private transport, please contact the leader who may be able to arrange transport.WALK GRADES 'A' Strenuous. Experience of hill walking desirable. Will involve steep ascents and descents; mileages shown should not be taken as an indication of effort. 'B' Moderate. May involve steep ascents, descents and rough/wet or boggy ground, but not prolonged. 'C' Flat or gentle gradients. 'D' Easy walks taken at a slow pace. '+' or '-' added to above indicates harder (+) or easier (-) variations of the walk grade.WALKS MAY BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, accident, illness etc, walkers are advised to check with Leader's prior to the walk to confirm that the walk is taking place to avoid disappointment and unnecessary journey's etcFOOD AND EQUIPMENT. On short walks please bring a snack and a drink. On longer walks, bring sufficient food and drink for the day. All routes will be muddy and rough, so suitable footwear must be worn (stout shoes or walking boots). Waterproof clothing is essential and is best carried in a small rucksack.LEADERS’ RESPONSIBILITY. Leaders may refuse to take on their walks any person who does not appear fit enough for the proposed route or who is not properly equipped for the conditions. If in doubt consult the leader or another contact on the list. FIRST AID. A First Aid kit is carried by leaders but no medication, ointment or spray is available. Leader's to provide map or route details to Back Markers prior to walk (except in case of Joint Recce)NO DOGS PLEASE. On all walks we will encounter sheep, therefore the Group requests walkers not to bring their dogs.MEMBERSHIP. Non-members are welcome on Ramblers’ walks but are asked to join the Association after 3 walks.

THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY INCURRED DURING THESE WALKS.