Event Date: Sun 31 December 2017
Event Time: 8:30pm
5 miles
Ascent of Pen y Fan to see in 2018 at the summit. Its a full moon on New Year’s night, moon rises 3pm, sets 7am, so if cloud-free, we should have good views in the moonlight and the stars. We will ascend the easy route from the A470 on a well made path; ascent of 320m to the summit at 886m, the highest point in the Brecon Beacons. We will descend the same way having seen in the New Year.
Please bring:
Very warm clothes
Waterproofs
Hat and gloves
Walking boots
Torch
Food & drink
Optionally:
Mulled wine, sparklers, glow sticks
Bring a packed lunch.
Walk Leader: James D ( (Phone number removed) )
Meet: 8:30pm at St. Mary Redcliffe
Alternatively meet at 22:15 at the layby on A470 on the right (east side of road), just before the Storey Arms Outdoor Activity Centre (LD3 8NL)
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.
Map here.
How do I join the walk?
Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.
On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there.
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.
How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?
We provide a full recommended kit list here. Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.
Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot. Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,
About Brunel Walking Group
Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others. Read more on our FAQs page
