Group Activities

Christmas walk & AGM - 9th December 2023

This year's Christmas walk started from Montgomery and was led by Yvonne Gulley. The route took us to the Monument on Town Hill then over to Pen y Bryn Hall, a fine example of a Georgian House with an impressive walled garden. We then walked a small section of Offa's Dyke before returning to…

Blows the Wind O'er Glyndwr

On Saturday 30th September, Yvonne Gulley led a group walk over the hills to the east of Llanidloes. Starting from Llidiartywaen Community Centre the walk followed parts of Glyndwr's Way towards Tylwch. We then followed lanes and tracks to rejoin Glyndwr's Way just before Prysgduon and continuing…

Coast and Country

On Saturday 22nd July, Tudor Davies led a group walk which started in Aberystwyth. The circular route climbed to the monument on Pendinas Hill then went across to Constitution Hill, visiting the remains of Aberystwyth Castle on the way. There were views to Clarach Bay before descending to…

Knighton Countryside Ramble

On Saturday 17th June, Ian Powell led a 15mile walk that started from Knighton railway station. We followed footpaths and lanes to Hendregenny and then around Rhos Hill to Rhos y meirch. From there we followed a track along Llan-wen Hill to The Spaceguard Centre Observatory. This is a working…

The Hills of Criggion

On Saturday 20th May, Angela Walton led a very enjoyable social walk over the hills of Criggion. We started our walk from Criggion car park and made our way over Breidden Hill, Moel y Golfa, Middletown Hill, Bulthy Hill, Kempster's Hill and Bausley Hill. We made our way to the Admiral Rodney for…

Wye By Bus

Yvonne Gulley led this social walk which took place on Saturday 1st April. We caught the X47 bus just south of Neuadd-ddu and travelled to Pont Rhydgaled to start the walk. We followed the River Wye to Llangurig before turning south, passing Nant yr Hendy Hill,Esgair y Graig and Esgair Dernol. We…

Christmas walk and AGM 10th December 2022

This year's Christmas walk started from Elan Village in snowy conditions. The walk, led by Nondus, went alongside the Caban Coch Reservoir then climbed up to Ty'n-y-Pant. Following tracks and footpaths we made our way around Carn Gafallt to join the road back to Elan Village. Many thanks to Nondus…

Gallery

  Something different.................a snapshot of past walks.      

Hippocrates' Hibernian Hodomania

Walk report and photographs by Yvonne Gulley.   It was a dry, bright and breezy day for the three of us who walked Hippocrates' Hibernian Hodomania on 15th October. We set out on a loop to the west of Ireland Farm with views of the Begwns and Llanbwchllyn Lake before turning northwards to Twm…

Mynydd Mallaen and Cilycwm

On Sunday 25th September we met up with our friends in the South Wales group for a joint walk exploring the quiet valleys of Mynydd Mallaen and the Cilycwm area. The walk, led by Jason Winney (South Wales group) took us along remote paths and tracks and visited two waterfalls. The views were…

Two Trigs and a Pool

  Tudor Davies led this Social walk which took place on Saturday 13th August. The route started from Brechfa Pool and climbed to the first Trig point on Mynydd Fforest. We then made our way over to the second Trig point above Pant y Colly with good views of the Black Mountains in the distance. From…

Singen Down The Severn With Glyndwr

Another very enjoyable Social Walk took place on 21st May which was led by Yvonne. We met at Oakley Park just North East of Llanidloes, and followed parts of the Severn Way and Glyndwr's Way. A great day out was had by all. Many thanks to Yvonne for leading the walk.        

Cwmhir Cracker Revisited

Another fantastic day following the Cwmhir Cracker route. Starting from Bwlch y Sarnau we visited Fowler's Armchair, Ysgwd Ffordd, Abbey Cwmhir, Upper Esgair before returning to Bwlch y Sarnau for tea and cakes. Many thanks to Tracey for leading the walk. Good weather, good views, good company. …

Meifod Three Peaks

A most enjoyable day walking the Meifod Three Peaks, climbing Dyffryn Hill, Pen-y- Foel and Allt-y-Main.  The weather was good with stunning views.  All photographs taken by Ali Talbot.  

Christmas Walk & AGM - 11th December 2021

Another fantastic Christmas walk led by Tudor Davies, this time starting from Old Radnor. A varied route along footpaths and tracks with stunning views. The Harp Inn, Old Radnor was the venue for the Christmas meal and AGM. Here are a few photographs taken during the day.  

Tuen for Tea

We had another fantastic walk on the 6th November led by Yvonne from her home in Ystumteun.  Good views over Cwm Rheidol with stunning autumnal colours.  The weather turned wet and windy after the lunch stop but spirits were definitely lifted on returning to Yvonne's home where she provided…

Arddleen Amble

Just a few photographs taken on the group walk on Saturday 23rd October. The route followed canal towpaths, visited Gaer Fawr Hill fort and returned along the Offas Dyke path.     

Tylwch Teg

Here are a few photographs taken on the group walk Tylwch Teg on Sunday 25th September. The walk was led by Yvonne Gulley. Another very enjoyable walk with fantastic views. Thanks Yvonne

Into the Depths of Ceredigion

Good to be back doing social walks again. Here are a few photographs taken on the group walk - Into the Depths of Ceredigion - led by Tudor Davies on Sunday 8th August. The route followed Cennant, Mynydd Bach, Coed y Bobl, Brynafan and Cnwch Coch. A circular walk with good views and a variety of…

In For A Penny

Paul, Ian and Ruby on Tylcau Hill  (Photograph taken by Yvonne Gulley) Warren Hill - Morning Tea (Photograph taken by Yvonne Gulley) Trig Point on Beacon Hill (Photograph taken by Yvonne Gulley) View from Stanky Hill (Photograph taken by Yvonne Gulley) 

Meifod Meander

From the Village of Meifod, we followed Glyndwr's Way, stopping for our morning break at the Quaker Meeting Hall. We then continued along Glyndwr's Way to Dolanog, where we had lunch. The village is set next to the River Vyrnwy and the river tumbles over a waterfall that is part man-made. After…

Don't mewl,we're at Marsh's Pool

A very enjoyable walk led by Yvonne which followed footpaths to Marsh's Pool then tracks through the wind farm at Blaen y glyn. After visiting the Reservoir at Cwm Gwyddel we continued following footpaths and lanes, crossing Afon Brochan, back to Marsh's Pool and then Llangurig. Even though the…

Tri Caer a Thair Carnedd

On November 9th Mary Evans led a group walk on the Caneddau near Llanelwedd. The walk visited hill forts and cairns on little used tracks and paths. Thanks Mary for a fantastic day

Christmas walk and AGM - 14th December 2019

This year's Christmas walk and AGM was held on the 14th December. The Mid-Wales group welcomed David Morgan (Chair LDWA) and enjoyed a 7 miles walk in the Llanidloes area.  The weather threw everything at us - rain, hail, high winds and we even had some sunshine.  Morning break was taken at the…

Heart of Wales Trail

On the 19th October Ian Powell led a Mid-Wales group walk along the Heart of Wales Trail. The group met at Llanbister Road station and travelled by train to Llandrindod Wells for the start of the walk. Here are some photographs of a very enjoyable day.      

More photographs of the Heart of Wales Trail Walk

More photo's of the Heart of Wales Trail walk taken by Ian Powell

Magnificent Montgomeryshire by Van

Another fantastic walk with glorious views around the village of Fan. The walk was led by Yvonne Gulley

The Last Dipping Tub

Saturday 13th October 2018. Chris Franks led a group walk over Aberedw Hill. It was a wet and windy start to the walk with the rain clearing in the afternoon. A very interesting walk with some fantastic views. Many thanks to Chris for a great day

Beach and Hills

Walking the Welsh Coastal Path from Tonfanau to Machynlleth.  

Craswall Conundrum

A fantastic walk with great views from Hay Bluff and the Black Hill and a descent of the Cats Back ridge

Severn-Wye Sandwich.

A few photographs from the Severn-Wye Sandwich walk that took place back in March 2019. Yvonne Gulley led a very enjoyable circular walk from Llangurig.    

Hinterland Hoof It

Saturday the 9th June 2018 we had another group walk this time led by Yvonne Gulley, her first walk leading for the Mid-Wales Group.  There was a good turn out - at least by the local midges as about 5 million turned up in the car park at the start.  It was a wet start but cleared up by mid-day…

The Secrets of Llandeilo Hill

On Saturday the 28th April Chris Franks led a very enjoyable and interesting walk over Llandeilo Hill.  The weather was fine, not overly warm but no rain until the very end just as we were finishing.  The walk was supported by 10 people.  Chris was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out…

Christmas Walk and AGM 9th December 2017

This year's Christmas walk and AGM was held on the 9th December. Starting from the Severn Arms Hotel in Penybont, twelve walkers braved the snowy conditions and enjoyed an eight mile route over Llandegley Rocks and back to Penybont

Llanwrthwl Horseshoe

    "Flaming June" Mid Wales Group Walk 10th June 2017

Radnor Ramble 2017

As you are all probably aware after 20 years this year was the last Radnor Ramble.  It was a superb route as usual devised by "the Knighton Boys" - Matt Clarke, Mike Gammon and Trevor Lloyd..  Over 100 people entered the event and after a wet start the sun came out for a glorious afternoon.  The…

Reservoir Roundabout - 2017

A few photographs of the Reservoir Roundabout held on the 6th January 2017

Christmas Walk and AGM 10th December 2016

  Saturday 10th December 2016 was the Mid-Wales Group Christmas Walk and AGM.  11 members attended and enjoyed an 8 mile walk in the Llanymynech area taking in part of Offa's Dyke and Wat's Dyke.  Returning to the Bradford Arms for a Christmas lunch and our AGM

Hills of Builth - June 2016

                                                       This was a social walk led by Tudor Davies in and around Builth Wells.  As usual Tudor devised a great route with fantastic views.  It was quite a varied route.  Includes pictures of the overgrown 'phone box which must be in the running for the…

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