WALKING
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HALF DAY WALKS
Convenors Marilyn Jones and Diane Hartwell marilynjones560@icloud.com hartwells@btinternet.com We meet at Rockfield Community car park on the 2nd Thursday and the 4th Tuesday of the month and aim to leave at 9.30 am. The walk is approximarely 5 miles. We share cars and reimburse the driver for the cost of petrol. I recommend that you wear walking boots or stout shoes and bring a waterproof for bad weather. Please bring clean shoes for the ride home. Also bring a drink as we usually make a brief stop about 11 am. Leaders Guidelines at the bottom of the page. |
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In Case of Emergency (ICE) cards are being sent out with membership cards. Please write down the details of the person you would like to be informed in the event of an accident, and carry them with you on U3A walks.
Half Day Walk Programme 2018
If the weather is very bad and you intend to meet at the start point of the walk rather than at Rockfield, please check with the organisers to find out if the walk will take place. For walks on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Thursdays click here
2019
March 26th Roger Lydbrook and Sallowvallets. 7 km but more like 5 miles.
The route is along former rail tracks and through woodland plantations.
The going is medium. No stiles but muddy in places.
April 11th Tom and Sue Meet at Rockfield at 9.30 as usual. 5 miles.
Two gradual climbs of around 600 ft each. From Mitchel Troy up to Mitchel Troy Common then down to Cwmcarven Church before returning via Craig-y-Dorth. Lovely views throughout.
April 23rd Daphne and Ruth
After meeting at Rockfield CC travel to Llanfoist old railway line car park. Walk along old railway line through Govilon boats towards Gilwern. Leave the railway line and walk down to the Mon/Brecon canal following this route to return to Llanfoist Wharf. Walk downhill from the canal back to the car park. Approximately 5 and a half miles with views towards the Sugar loaf, Deri and Skirrd mountains and wildlife on the canal. A few easy styles en route.
May 9th Elsie and Isobel
May 28th Charles E
June 13th John and Pat
July 11th Marilyn and Diane Llandegfedd Reservoir circuit
Leaders required for 25th June and July 23rd
If the weather is very bad and you intend to meet at the start point of the walk rather than at Rockfield, please check with the organisers to find out if the walk will take place. For walks on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Thursdays click here
2019
March 26th Roger Lydbrook and Sallowvallets. 7 km but more like 5 miles.
The route is along former rail tracks and through woodland plantations.
The going is medium. No stiles but muddy in places.
April 11th Tom and Sue Meet at Rockfield at 9.30 as usual. 5 miles.
Two gradual climbs of around 600 ft each. From Mitchel Troy up to Mitchel Troy Common then down to Cwmcarven Church before returning via Craig-y-Dorth. Lovely views throughout.
April 23rd Daphne and Ruth
After meeting at Rockfield CC travel to Llanfoist old railway line car park. Walk along old railway line through Govilon boats towards Gilwern. Leave the railway line and walk down to the Mon/Brecon canal following this route to return to Llanfoist Wharf. Walk downhill from the canal back to the car park. Approximately 5 and a half miles with views towards the Sugar loaf, Deri and Skirrd mountains and wildlife on the canal. A few easy styles en route.
May 9th Elsie and Isobel
May 28th Charles E
June 13th John and Pat
July 11th Marilyn and Diane Llandegfedd Reservoir circuit
Leaders required for 25th June and July 23rd
STROLLERS
Convenors Mel Bucktrout melvyn.bucktrout@tiscali.co.uk
Strollers walk on the first Tuesday of a month. New members are very welcome to join us. Meet at Rockfield at 1.30.
Next Strollers walk on Tue 5th March, meet Rockfield car park as usual by 1.30pm.
Two mile walk around Llandenny, mainly over fields but some paths, mostly reasonably flat but one challenging hill near end. Parking in village opposite Raglan Arms if anybody wants to go direct. If afternoon weather is bad another walk will be arranged as the above could get very muddy.
Convenors Mel Bucktrout melvyn.bucktrout@tiscali.co.uk
Strollers walk on the first Tuesday of a month. New members are very welcome to join us. Meet at Rockfield at 1.30.
Next Strollers walk on Tue 5th March, meet Rockfield car park as usual by 1.30pm.
Two mile walk around Llandenny, mainly over fields but some paths, mostly reasonably flat but one challenging hill near end. Parking in village opposite Raglan Arms if anybody wants to go direct. If afternoon weather is bad another walk will be arranged as the above could get very muddy.
Highway Code Guidelines and Ramblers' Countryside Code for Walkers and Leaders
These notes are taken from The Highway Code (there is a section for pedestrians), The Ramblers’ Countryside Code and based on advice from experienced walkers, walk leaders and farmers (who are also walkers). Compiled by Diane Booker
Road Walking
These notes are taken from The Highway Code (there is a section for pedestrians), The Ramblers’ Countryside Code and based on advice from experienced walkers, walk leaders and farmers (who are also walkers). Compiled by Diane Booker
Road Walking
- Stay Safe! Think like a motorist.
- Use footpath or verge if provided.
- Face oncoming traffic.
- Walk in single file. (Even on minor roads!)
- It may be safer to cross the road well before a sharp right-hand bend so that oncoming traffic can see you. Cross back after the bend.
- Follow the leader and cross where the leader crosses-do not fan out across the road.
- Try to keep behind the leader.
- Leader and back marker should wear a fluorescent vest and/or rucksack cover-Be Safe, Be Seen.
- If a vehicle is passing on a narrow lane, all walkers should move to the same side of the road (less risk of being hit by a wing mirror).
- When crossing a busy road, the leader should wait until the whole group are safely across before moving off.
- Wait at a junction or fork in the track until the next walker arrives so that no-one gets lost or left behind. Alert the leader if the group is becoming too spread out.
- When walking in National Parks, try to stay on the official path, even if it is a bit muddy. Diversions can cause erosion.
- Don’t feed livestock or wildlife-your lunch is for human consumption only.
- If you have to climb over a gate, climb next to the hinge to avoid straining the gatepost.
- If the route involves walking through a crop, walk in single file-the crop is someone’s livelihood. (Hay is also a crop and difficult to harvest if it has been flattened).
- When crossing a field containing livestock, cross as a group-there is safety in numbers. Try not to separate a herd and never pass between a cow and her calf.
- If you think that an animal may be ill or in distress, inform the farmer. Animals (usually sheep) trapped in fencing can sometimes be freed, but a panicking animal can be dangerous and best dealt with by professionals.
- Leave gates as you find them-open or shut.
- Take only memories-Leave only footprints.
- Banana skins and orange peel etc. are litter! If you would not leave it in the middle of your manicured lawn, take it home and compost it!
- On returning from a walk (especially in woodland and fields with livestock), clean the mud from your boots including the soles and allow to dry. Ideally treat the soles with dilute disinfectant. March 2018
In Case of Emergency (ICE) cards are being sent out with membership cards. Please write down the details of the person you would like to be informed in the event of an accident, and carry them with you on U3A walks.
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