Golden Valley Walking Club

 

We look forward to seeing you on our walks

“Come Walk with Us

2025/6 Walking Calendar

further details will come out via email before  the walks

Please let the walk leader know if you plan to attend a walk. This is important so we can manage each walk, with sufficient numbers of trained volunteers.

Sometimes details may have to change (ie extreme weather), we will email you before a walk if there are any changes to published plans.

 

 
 
 
 
Sat 6th December
GVWC / Excalibur Christmas walk & lunch
Short walk followed by a Ukrainian menu at The Royal Oak
Excalibur
Sat 13th December
Dinedor figure 8. 6 miles / 10km total  /3-4 hours. 
First loop – 3 miles / 5km / 1.5 hours
Second loop – 3.5 miles / 5.8km / 2.5 hours
09.30 start.
Lane and footpath. 1 steep climb up in second half.
Might be muddy, if flooded it will be a shorter walk.
Jo Parham
 
Saturday 10th January
Ewyas Harold – Dulas – Abbey Dore Circular
5 miles / 8 km  / 175m ascent
3 hours
09.30 start.
First timers welcome! 
Follow through on that New Year’s Resolution….
 
Drinks at The Temple Bar Inn, Ewyas Harold afterwards
Mary Loosemore
Sunday 25th January
Coppett Hill near Ross on Wye. 
5 miles / 8km 
3-4 hours
10am start.
Car park is free in January.
Steep climb initially, then some lovely views from the top. 
Lots of uneven and rough terrain.
Jo Parham
Sunday 15th February
Blorenge Circular from Keepers Pond
7 miles / 11 km / 315m ascent
4 hours
09.30 start.
 
Optional Extra: Afternoon visit to the Big Pit National Coal Museum

A circular walk around one of Abergavenny’s Three Peaks.

The Big Pit is a short drive from Keepers Pond. Option to book onto the underground tour (£8). Details will be in the walk announcement email.

Mary Loosemore
Saturday 28th February
Fownhope figure 8 walk
2.5 miles / 4km loop followed by 5.5 miles/  9km loop. 
Do either one or the whole figure 8 – 8miles / 13km
09.30 start
Hilly start. Lots of uneven and rough terrain. Likely to be wet and muddy.
Jo Parham
Saturday 7th March – Sunday 15th March
Crickhowell Walking Festival – https://www.crickhowellfestival.com/
Book direct 
Lots of amazing walks – the walk leaders will all be attending to get some good ideas 🙂
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