Conference Agenda Published
The final version of the agenda for next month’s Affiliated Groups’ Conference has just been published. If you’re going, I’ll see you in Milton Keynes!
29th March 2008
4th March 2008
Good Press for Whitby and Hartington
The succession of horrific news stories from Jersey have been giving YHA’s name some unwanted exposure in recent weeks, so it’s good to see some more positive associations. A double review of Whitby and Hartington has appeared in the Daily Telegraph, assessing the hostels’ potential for family holidays.
Event Details
South Wales 3 Peaks Challenge 2008
| 29th March 2008 |
A Walk Designed to Test Endurance and Map Reading Skills
The Three Peaks Challenge is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. Over the years the event has been modified so in 2008 there is a choice of four routes:
Platinum Route
This is a linear walk of about 17 miles and 5000′ of ascent from Llanthony to Abergavenny over Bal Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch and Sugar Loaf. Entry to the Platinum Route is limited to 50. Although shorter than the Gold Route, the Platinum Route is more demanding both physically and in map reading skills as the area is more remote.
Gold Route
This is the original challenge, a circular walk of about 20 miles and 5000′ of ascent, which crosses over three prominent peaks around Abergavenny in Monmouthshire Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and Blorenge. This route is never far from civilisation yet there is no obvious route so that concentration on map reading is essential to keep to the best route.
Silver route
This is a route introduced in 2007 which proved to be popular. It is a circular walk of about 15 miles and 4000′ of ascent. It follows the Gold Route from Abergavenny over Blorenge and Sugar Loaf, then descends back to Abergavenny.
Bronze Route
This is a new route, a circular walk of about 10 miles and 2000′ of ascent. The route goes from Abergavenny to Sugar Loaf, then descends by a different path.
Visit Cardiff group’s website for further information, including entry forms.
If you have any questions, please email 3pt@cardiffoutdoorgroup.org.uk or phone 029 2023 8576.