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EASY. At low level with no steep climbs and taken at a gentle pace. Never more than half a day. May involve some unmade footpaths.

Wrap up warmly, be prepared for rain and make sure your footwear is waterproof.

For the bird watching walks extra layers will be needed as you will be standing still for extended periods and gloves are recommended.


 

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Walk 39 Birds of Brecknockshire

Wednesday, February 29
Meeting Point: The Bell, Glangrwyney.
Times: 9 am to 12 noon
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: Nev Davies
FULLY BOOKED
Birds and more with naturalist Neville Davies

Meet in the Bell for a cup of coffee and a briefing before the walk. Very gentle walking through woods and fields by the rivers Grwyne Fawr and Usk.. You will have the chance to work in a small group and identify birds in various habitats. Wear waterproof and extra-warm clothing for this walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, and a pen to keep a note of what you spot.

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Walk 44 Llanthony Artists

Wednesday, February 29
Meeting Point: Llanthony Abbey
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Distance: 5 miles
Leader: William Gibbs
FULLY BOOKED
This walk follows on from last night's talk by William Gibbs.

Meet at Llanthony Priory for a minibus up the Nant Bwch Valley. Walk down the valley, past a house restored by artist Reg Gammon and to see the views painted by David Jones, stopping at the Monastery at Capel y Ffin (Eric Gill) and the Baptist Chapel (Eric Ravilious). The walk will then follow the valley down past the Vision farmhouse to Llanthony Priory where JMW Turner and others painted.

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Walk 45 Birds of Brecknockshire

Wednesday, February 29
Meeting Point: The Bell, Glangrwyney
Times: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: Nev Davies
FULLY BOOKED
Birds and more with naturalist Neville Davies

Meet in the Bell for a cup of coffee and a briefing before the walk. Very gentle walking through woods and fields by the rivers Grwyne Fawr and Usk.. You will have the chance to work in a small group and identify birds in various habitats. Wear waterproof and extra-warm clothing for this walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, and a pen to keep a note of what you spot.

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Walk 47 Birds of the Usk Valley

Thursday, March 1
Meeting Point: Henderson Hall, Talybont
Times: 9am to 12 noon
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: Nev Davies
FULLY BOOKED
Birds and more with naturalist Neville Davies

Very gentle walking following the Henry Vaughan Footpath through deciduous woodland and returning alongside the Caerfanell River. You will have the chance to work in a small group and identify birds in various habitats. Wear waterproof and extra-warm clothing for this walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, and a pen to keep a note of what you spot.

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Walk 53 Birds of the Usk Valley

Thursday, March 1
Meeting Point: Henderson Hall, Talybont
Times: 1pm to 3pm
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: Nev Davies
FULLY BOOKED
Birds and more with naturalist Neville Davies

Very gentle walking following the Henry Vaughan Footpath through deciduous woodland and returning alongside the Caerfanell River. You will have the chance to work in a small group and identify birds in various habitat. Wear waterproof and extra-warm clothing for this walk. Bring binoculars if you have them, and a pen to keep a note of what you spot.

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Walk 54 The Brec and Mon at 200

Thursday, March 1
Meeting Point: Govilon Wharf Car Park SO 272137
Times: 2pm to 4pm
Distance: 4 miles
Leader: Peter Jones
FULLY BOOKED
Following on from last night's talk on the canal.

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The walk will initially follow the route of the railway that killed the canal, looking at the wharfs at Govilon and Llanfoist. Then visit Crawshay Bailey's grave, an iron bridge (the first in Wales) and an inclined plane (used for tram cars carrying limestone down from the quarries). The route back along the canal will pass Bailey's house and the site of a breach in the walls of the canal (an all too frequent event, even now!).

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Walk 59. The History of Cyffredyn
SPONSOR: Llangynidr Local History Society

Friday, March 2
Meeting Point: Llangynidr Car Park SO 156196
Times: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: John Gibbs
FULLY BOOKED

Cyffredyn is a hamlet beside the River Usk which grew up during the 1600s on a common belonging to the Duke of Beaufort. Thanks to estate and census records, we have a picture of local life over three centuries. The walk will be via lanes, bridle paths and the canal tow-path.

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Walk 70 Crickhowell History
SPONSOR: Crickhowell History Society

Saturday, March 3
Meeting Point: CRiC
Times: 10.30am to 12,30pm
Distance: 2 miles
Leader: Clive Ralph
FULLY BOOKED

A gentle stroll around Crickhowell to hear about its history and some of the interesting buildings.

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Walk 72 Cerdded yn Gymraeg

Saturday, March 3
Meeting Point: CRiC
Times: 2pm to 4pm
Distance: 3 miles
Leader: Martyn & Delyth Jones
FULLY BOOKED
A Welsh walk

Taith hawdd a siawns i ymarfer eich Cymraeg.O Grughywel,dros y bont, ar hyd y gamlas, ac yn ol.Croeso i bawb, siaradwyr Saesneg hefyd! An easy walk and a chance to practice your Welsh. From Crickhowell across the bridge up to the canal, along and back. All welcome - even English speakers!

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