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Brecon Beacons Events Calendar

Our Event's Calendar is a 'What's on' Guide for everyone living in and around The Brecon Beacons National Park and to help people planning a visit to the area to decide what they would like to do and where they would like to go.

If you have anything you would like to add to this calendar please contact us: admin@getactive-beacons.co.uk


May 26 2008


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Llandovery, Swansea Valley and the West

Twrch Y Trot

Venue: Meet at the Water Board car park GR SN 799 238
Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm

Part of the European GeoParks Fortnight

TWRCH Y TROT. 9.30am - 5.30pm 19km (12 miles) Strenuous

From the Water Board Car Park at GR SN 799 238. Take the unclassified road which runs from Trecastle to the A 4069 between Llangadog and Brynaman.
Follow signs to Llanddeusant, the Youth Hostel and Llyn y Fan Fach. A route down the head waters of the Twrch, and then back via the Bronze Age Burial Cairns
on Carreg Las.

Leader: 01550 740188 CLIVE EILES, Geology guide: ALAN BOWRING (Fforest Fawr Geopark Development Officer)

Most of our walks go into the hills. Participants are reminded that the following gear must be taken: walking boots, rucksack, hat, gloves, warm clothing (not jeans!), spare sweater, water and a hot drink, lunch, extra food and of course, waterproof jacket and trousers. A whistle and torch should be carried, particularly during the winter months.

Participants must satisfy themselves that the walk is suitable for their abilities. You can take advice, by ringing the walks leader whose telephone number is given. No liability will be accepted for loss or injury that occurs as a result of taking part. An adult must accompany young people (under18).

Non members of the Park Society will be asked to make a donation of £3.00 each per walk.
Half price for the under 16's, the unemployed and students.

For more detailed information please see the website.

Contact Details

Contact Name: Walk Leader: Clive Eiles
Tel: 01550 740188
Visit our website: http://www.breconbeaconsparksociety.org


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