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Black Mountains Weekend Friday 16th to 18th October

This is based on the independent hostel  at Cwm Forrest Farm Pengenfford (GR183292) halfway between Crickhowell and Hay on Wye in the Black Mountains South Wales. (just off the A479) 

Walking

The hostel is immediately below Waun Fach the highest of the Black Mountains and there are mountain walks in all directions with several high level routes routes possible from the bunkhouse including the ascents of Hay Bluff and Lord Hereford's Knob (yes, this is a mountain!).  Valley walks along both the River Wye and the River Usk are about 5 miles away in opposite directions. Walks will be led by CLOG volunteer leaders  as usual.

Clogactive Activities 

The following events are available to book for Saturday 17th October.  They are led by local professionals and are subject to weather and other circumstances that might arise. Places are limited (but if numbers previously wanting places are borne out this should not be a problem. All places must be pre-booked when booking.

This weekend has been designated the Clogactive event for October . This means I can offer the activities at prices  (for CLOG members only) below those previously indicated - in accord with the agreed Clogactive policy. 

Horse-riding

The hostel is on Cwmfforest Farm which has its own  breeding herd of Welsh Cobs and offers full day escorted trekking for experienced riders only in the mountains. Riders must be comfortable at the walk , trot and canter. The cost is £50 for the day.  

Canoeing

This is a canoeing trip on the River Wye covering about 10..5 miles downstream at a cost of   £20 in  kayaks. Please send me an email if you are interested.Please bear in mind that the event is in October and the water may be colder than now (if you fall in)

Caving 

There are a number of caves in the Brecons which are accessible by  small groups of people led by experts. This involves wearing specialist equipment and may involve , climbing, wriggling on your tummy and squeezing through narrow gaps in the dark (head torches are provided   It is lots of fun, but these are  definitely not show caves. (min 4 people cost  £30 per day)

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This week we have 4 events

These are: a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors plus three day walks in Essex, Kent and London.  The Yorkshire Moors trip is full.

This Saturday 22 August we have a day walk in the Kentish Weald. It's 13 miles from Cowden to Edenbridge via Waystrode Manor and Haxted Watermill. Moderate pace; not suitable for slow walkers. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic and plenty to drink though there is a pub stop for a quick drink in the morning. Look out for others about 8.45am at London Bridge Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 9.08am train from London Bridge to Cowden. Alternatively take the 9.02am train from Victoria and change at East Croydon; this train calls at Clapham Junction. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Cowden (due 9.54am). Buy a return to Cowden.

This Sunday 23 August we have a day walk on the Essex Coast. It's 6 miles around Althorne including a boat trip to an island. There's a lunchtime pub or bring a picnic if you prefer. Look out for other Cloggies at 10am at Liverpool Street Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 10.14am train from Liverpool Street to Wickford and change for Althorne; this train calls at Stratford. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Althorne (due 11.26am). Buy a return ticket to Burnham-on-Crouch.

Also this Sunday 23 August, we have a short city walk in and around the inner streets of the banking area. Meet 12pm at Tower Hill underground station (at top of stairs facing Tower of London). Starting from Tower Hill and ending at St Katherine's Dock.  We may be able to go on board some of the boats which will be setting off the following Sunday 30th August in an Around the World Yacht Race. Bring packed lunch. Finishing in a pub near Tower Hill.

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Events this week

This week we have 3 events. We have a trip to the North Yorkshire Moors plus 2 day walks in Essex and Kent

 

This Saturday 22 August we have a day walk in the Kentish Weald. It's 13 miles from Cowden to Edenbridge via Waystrode Manor and Haxted Watermill. Moderate pace; not suitable for slow walkers. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic and plenty to drink though there is a pub stop for a quick drink in the morning. Look out for others about 8.45am at London Bridge Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 9.08am train from London Bridge to Cowden. Alternatively take the 9.02am train from Victoria and change at East Croydon; this train calls at Clapham Junction. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Cowden (due 9.54am). Buy a return to Cowden. 

 

This Sunday 23 August we have a day walk on the Essex Coast. It's 6 miles around Althorne including a boat trip to an island. There's a lunchtime pub or bring a picnic if you prefer. Look out for other Cloggies at 10am at Liverpool Street Station near the National Railways ticket office. Take the 10.14am train from Liverpool Street to Wickford and change for Althorne; this train calls at Stratford. The walk will depart when the train arrives at Althorne (due 11.26am). Buy a return ticket to Burnham-on-Crouch. 

What you can see in one day

Shipbourne to Tonbridge walk

Sailing evening

A few photos from the sailing evening in Docklands