Welcome to the South Wales Local Group
of the Long Distance Walkers Association

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Who are we? The LDWA is a national organisation whose aim is to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking. One important way in which it achieves that aim is via some 40 local groups that organise activities in their area of the UK. One of these is the South Wales local group - this web site aims to provide information on their activities.

What do we do? The South Wales Group has successfully organised and carried out the following activities since it was formed in 1983:
- a regular programme of informal social walks in South Wales
- challenge events, for example the Caerphilly Summits Challenge
- walking weekends in other parts of the country

Where do we walk? Anywhere in South Wales and adjacent areas. We are indeed fortunate in covering an extremely varied area of countryside extending from the Wye Valley in the east, through to the Gower Peninsular in the west; this, of course, includes the Brecon Beacons National park and all the other mountains, valleys, coastal and farmland areas in between.

What are the walks like? Each walk in the programme has a leader who selects and plans the route, therefore no time is wasted in route finding on the walk itself. The walks are undertaken at a reasonable and sociable pace to accommodate people of varying abilities, nobody is ever left behind. We usually have two walks a month ranging in length from 14 to 30 miles. The average number of people on a walk is probably about 9 or 10.

Who can join in? Anyone capable of walking the distance in a reasonable time. This includes LDWA members, from any LDWA group, people not in the LDWA are welcome to try one or two walks to see if they suit them - just turn up and try it - but would be expected to join if they wish to continue and attend walks regularly. See the walks programme for the walks taking place in the near future. Membership of the South Wales Group itself is free. People wishing to take part just need to turn up on the day but don't be late - we may have gone. It may be wise to telephone the walk leader to let him know you are attending.

What is "Where Ravens Dare"? This is a new challenge walk being held for the first time on 16 October 2010 and is open to anybody. There are two routes on offer. See the Where Ravens Dare page for details of the event and an entry form.

What is the "Taith Torfaen?". Members of the group have devised an anytime challenge called the Taith Torfaen. Full details are given here.

What is the "Caerphilly Summits Challenge"? This is our previous challenge walk but has now been suspended for the time being. It was usually held on the first Saturday in July. Results from previous events are still available on the Caerphilly Summits Challenge page.

Thank you for visiting our web-site, we hope you have found it useful. If you have any comments or questions about anything please feel free to email us: South Wales LDWA.

This site was last updated on 28 June 2010, see What's New.