Event Date: Sun 3 March 2019
Event Time: 8.00
This walk is in the past.
The Clydach Gorge is a remarkably compact area of isolated, little communities improbably situated on a steep hillside. Below it, a beautiful wooded valley and stream, above it a desolate landscape of former tips and ruined mine-workings. And sandwiched in between, a complex of vertical quarry-faces, old railway tunnels, functional dwellings and some recent cycle-ways - it's a fascinating shambles of a place. On our visit we shall have a look at a great deal of the area, the good, the bad and the ugly! In doing so, you can expect a busy day with lots of ups and downs, (about 3,200 ft. of ascent) and some remarkable views (not all pleasant!). What’s more, the walk also includes the world heritage site of Clydach Iron Works. An altogether intriguing day’s outing, by turns rural, rugged and industrial. Bring a head torch.
Any queries regarding this walk please contact Keith on 0117 9497076.
Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Group:
Brunel Plus
Walk Leader:
Keith B.
Walk Grade:
3 Boot
Walk Length: 14 miles
Date: Sun 03 Mar 2019
Meet:
8.00 at
Priory Road, Clifton, BS8 1TZ for lift shares.
If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.
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