The next Members’ walk is a joint one with Aberystwyth Ramblers, led by Dave Taylor and heading out into the hinterland beyond Pumlumon and Nant y Moch on 4 July. This is an 18km (in “old money” -eleven miles) circular (or more accurately is it a ‘lollipop’?) walk in a fairly remote area just to […]
Many Members knew Malcolm Tunley, as he ran our Walks Programme from the beginning until stepping back just a couple of years ago. We are very saddened to learn of his death on 1 July, as we know Members will also be. Malcolm was a quiet man but his work for the Society helped to […]
The June members’ walk will take place on 15 June, led by Judy Gore. It’ll be a circular upland walk of 7 miles with outstanding views, starting from Gilfach Nature Reserve at around 10 am. The walk heads west on a section of the Monks Trod below the ridge of Moelfryn and past the ruined […]
For the last walk of the 2024 season, we’ll be taking a short stroll with leader Peter Foulkes around the hill fort at Dinas. Starting from the back entrance to the visitor centre/cafe at Nant Yr Arian at 9:45am, the route will take us 9km (5.5 miles) with 300m of ascent up and over an […]
The final members’ walk for 2023 will be on Saturday 4th November, visiting mines in the Cwmsymlog area. Starting from Cwmsymlog village, by the mine chimney (see above), the walk proceeds via Banc Llety Spence to Cwmerfyn. After following the track towards Rhosgoch lake we’ll reach Blaenmelindwr and Syfydrin, man made lakes that were […]
The pleasure of walking (or riding, or cycling) in the Cambrians is often keenest when a clear day shows the skyline 30 miles away with the silhouette of Cadair Idris or Pen-y-fan stencilled against the blue. But the absence of trees or buildings between you and that skyline may be tempting you away from appreciating […]
Our next walk is coming up on 10 June, with Red Liford leading a circular walk around the old mining remains of Ysbyty Ystwyth. The walk will cover steep, rough grassland and some minor roads while visiting Pen glog-Fawr, the high point of Trawsallt (570m), Llan ddu Fawr and Cwm Gwyddyl. Despite our image […]
On Sunday 14th May, Judy Gore is leading a moderate circular walk for CMS Members starting opposite Gallt y Bere farm just north of Rhandirmwyn and visiting Allt Rhyd y Groes NNR in the Upper Tywi Valley. The walk takes in quiet lanes, woodland paths and open moorland and offers marvellous view, weather permitting (the […]
In order to help his mother with moving house, Neal is having to postpone this walk until 30 April. All other details unchanged. Neal Batchelor will lead a walk up to Stallions Crag/Craig y March, at the head of Cwm Gerwin on the shoulder of Pumlumon Fawr. Starting from the car park at Eisteddfa Gurig […]
With apologies to all who were looking forward to joining us on Sunday 3 October, this walk has had to be cancelled due to family circumstances of the walk leader. Our next walk will be coming up in November – look out for details coming up shortly.