This walk is split in two with lunch in the crypt at Llanthony Abbey (pay on the day). In the morning, start along the lane through woodland, breaking out into open moorland as you approach the Revenge Stone. Past the circular cairn at Garn Wen and then down to Llanthony. After lunch drag yourself up the eastern side of the valley to Offa's Dyke Path and so down to the start! Ascent 2500ft.

To start a walk along the lane to the Hermitage with its tales of Macnamara's mistress! Then a short climb to reach open fields and the Tal y Maes bridge. This photogenic spot is left behind for an easy ascent to the col, although there is a short steep bit at the end. Then back along the ridge via Pen twyn Glas and down to the start. Ascent 2000ft.

From Llangenny walk along the river through Y Graig woods to look at the lost village and imagine the past. Then up to the Sugar Loaf summit along the ridgeline and back down to the start and perhaps a drink in the Dragon's Head. Ascent 2000ft.

From the outskirts of Abergavenny to the summit of Sugar Loaf via the Deri. Then descend to Llangenny, returning to Crickhowell after a short ascent out of Llangenny. The walk is on well made paths and tracks with steady ascents and descents and spectacular views. Ascent 2200ft.

This walk starts out downhill! All the way to the Olchon, before rising slowly through trees and then more rapidly onto the Offa's Dyke path. A flat ridge walk northwards to be able to peep into the Wye Valley, before descending via the Cat's Back.

Across fields to meet up with Offa's Dyke Path/Beacons Way for a steepish climb up Hatterrall Hill with great views of the Sugar Loaf and into England. Descending, again steeply, to visit Cwmyoy Church with its tower (which leans more than the tower of Pisa!), crooked aisles and walls. Ascent 1600ft.

Up to the top of Glaisfer valley to see how drystone walls are essential for managing sheep on the mountain. Then cross into Dyffryn Crawnon, where we will take in the panoramic views over lunch. The final section looks at the landscape and how it has developed since the medieval period. Finish with bangers and mash in the Red Lion (vegetarian option available).

From the hotel walk along the Usk to Llangynidr, then skirting to the south of Tor y Foel before ascending from the north. Back via the Usk Valley. Gliffaes Tea £7 on the day. Ascent 2100ft.

From the hotel walk along the Usk to Llangynidr, then skirting to the south of Tor y Foel before ascending from the north. Back via the Usk Valley. Gliffaes Tea £7 on the day. Ascent 2100ft.

A circular high level walk around the Dyffryn Crawnon Valley climbing up Beacons Way and heading south along Brinore Tram Road before returning across open moor land via Carn Caws back to the village. Chocolate brownies for all at lunch time - complete with a recipe print out to take home and try. Ascent 2200ft.

The white rocks of Pen Cerrig Calch are the limestone remains of a tropical sea. Elsewhere in the Black Mountains the limestone has been removed in the last Ice Age and the red sandstone exposed. The walk climbs steeply from Crickhowell onto the flat summits and then descends towards the west, returning via the Beacons Way and the riverbank. Ascent 2900ft.

Rob Yorke, is a rural chartered surveyor and author of 'New demands; Old countryside'. This walk is all about the landscape, heather, shooting, forestry, biomass, wind farms, wildlife, birds, farming and access - anything!

The route you take for this walk will broadly be up to you, as there are a number of caches hidden along its length and, with the aid of a GPS device, your mission is to find them! (There is a friendly guide on hand to assist!) No experience necessary and do not worry if you do not have a GPS there will be some to borrow.

A visit to the old ironworks and a dramatic viaduct, followed by a very scenic walk around the contours of Gilwern Hill and returning on the north side of the valley. The walk is on old tram roads and well-made paths. Ascent 1800ft.

Initially an easy walk to Crickhowell, but then up Cwm Cumbeth to Table Mt. and on up Pen Cerrig-calch. Across the plateau to Pen Gloch-y-Pibwr to look into the valley and Tretower. Then on to Pen Allt Mawr and down towards Cwmdu. Finally back along lanes and tracks. Ascent 3000ft.

After a short road stretch, climb up through fields to the crooked Cwmyoy church and then past the village more steeply onto Hatterrall Hill. Then along the ridge and down the Llanthony for lunch in the pub, tucked in the crypt of the abbey. The walk back on the other side of the valley keeps to low level paths, or you may wish to join the pilgrims when they arrive (see Walk 75). Ascent 1900ft.

Out across open moorland to ascend Fan Frynych. Descend to pick up paths and lanes leading to Cefn Llechid before a picturesque stop at Cwm Camlais. Returning for refreshments at the Mountain Centre cafe. Ascent 1600ft.