Late May Bank Holiday - Brecon Beacons & Pen Y Fan
Details
In conjunction with London Explorers. (https://www.meetup.com/London-Explorers/)
A set of three walks exploring the picturesque Brecon Beacons of South Wales including Pen Y Fan the highest point in South Wales over the late May Bank Holiday Weekend.
Walk Descriptions
The Brecon Beacons is a picturesque national park and comprises a mixture of open farmland, moors and forest.
Day 1: Vale of Ewyas, Saturday, May 25, 2013
Walk length 9 miles/14.5km approx. Circular.
This route starts from the ruined Augustinian Llanthony Priory in the Vale of Ewyas. The priory is grade 1 listed. The walk takes in the fields, farms and woods around the Vale of Ewyas with magnificent views along the ridges.
Day 2: Balmawr, Sunday, May 26, 2013
Walk length 9 miles/14.5km approx. Circular.
Another walk from Llanthony Priory this time following a route to the ridges and peak of Bal Mawr and Charel Y Fan tracking back along the Vale of Ewyas to Llanthony Priory.
Day 3: Pen Y Fan, Monday, May 27, 2013
Walk length 8.5miles/13.6km approx. Circular
This walk is a hike up the tallest peak in South Wales and south of Snowdonia in Britain Pen Y Fan (2,907ft/886m), also passing the summit of Corn Du. Both summits were formerly referred to as Cadair Arthur or Arthur's Seat. The views from the peaks and ridges are fantastic.
A number of accomodation options exist for the weekend:
You will need accomodation the night of the 24th May, 25th May & 26th May we return after the walk on the 27th May.
Camping:
Court Farm, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 7NN.
£3 per person per night.
Tel: 01873 890359
Camping is available in the field. Not many facilities here other than a tap for drinking water, and toilets. Tents only - or small (VW type) camper vans.
Directions
At the roundabout just outside Abergavenny (junction of A40, A4042, A465) do not go into the town centre, but take the A465 towards Hereford. After 5 miles travelling northwards turn off to the left at Llanvihangel Crucorney, following the Heritage signs to the Priory. It is exactly 6 miles from the main road and takes 15 minutes (keep going!)
Hotels: (last call the hotels in Llanthony fully booked).
The Halfmoon Hotel
Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP7 7NN
Tel. 01873 890611
www.halfmoon-llanthony.co.uk (http://www.halfmoon-llanthony.co.uk/)
The Llanthony Priory Hotel
Llanthony, Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire, NP7 7NN.
Wales UK.
Tel. 01873 890487
http://www.llanthonyprioryhotel.co.uk
Accomodation nearby:
Llanvihangel Crucorney (6 miles from the start of the walk each day)
Pen-Rhos Farm
Two rooms £30 per person per night
Each room one double and one single bed.
Shared bathroom.
Tel. 01873 890591
May have some rooms?
Abergavenny (11.5 miles from the start of the walk each day at Llanthony)
Great Western Hotel
Rooms from £36.00
Tel. 01873 859125
May have some rooms?
http://www.greatwesternabergavenny.com/
Abergavenny Tourist Office
Tel. 01873 853254
May also be other hotels in Abergavenny.
Lunch & Finish:
Please bring a packed lunch and water for each walk. Each walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a 30 min snack lunch stop & pub at the end, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (we have a relaxed pace which includes sightseeing and photography).
Meeting & Transport:
No public transport for these walks, transport by car and car sharing.
See any comments below
Day 1 & 2 (25th & 26th May)
Meet outside the Llanthony Priory Hotel at 09.45am for the walk to start at 10am, (both are circular walks).
Day 3 (27th May)
Meet outside Llanthony Priory Hotel at 0845am (checked out of hotel or campsite) for one hour drive to Pen Y Fan (directions and map will be provided). After Pen Y Fan we will return home.
Cost for the three days is £20 (guided walks and admin costs).
Transport, accomodation, food must be arranged on an individual basis.
See Payment (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Payment/)
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Leon 07950125826 and Colin 07709305681.
Dog Policy: As a group we allow and enjoy dogs on our walks however we do ask dog owners to read our dog policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Dog_Policy/)
Walking Safety:Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk.Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots (not trainers), warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. No one will be allowed on any of the walks without appropriate gear.Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)