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This group is sponsored by Escape Rooms Cardiff.
The Walking Social Club - making friends & adventures since March '24.
Welcome!
A free walking group with occasional events and activities, for adventure lovers who want to explore parts of South Wales and its surrounding areas of beauty.
For nature, city, and park walks, shorter routes are generally on weekday evenings, and longer ones on Sunday afternoons.
Social events & activities are varied and sporadic!
✌️ We welcome new, friendly faces. Come and say hi - we've all been newbies - I was nervous at my first event, too. (It would help if you had a photo on your profile so we know who you are.)
💎 Meetup IS free, with ads, but please be aware that they will push Meetup+ at you regularly. You do not have to take up their offer of free trial. Look out for the X to close the pop-ups.
⚠️ Be prepared! Please *read* the event description, check the weather forecast, and wear sensible, appropriate walking gear and boots. Routes and paths are often uneven, steep, wet, and muddy!
🐕 Dogs are very welcome on our walks (the more the merrier!) but must be kept on a lead in areas that require it. You must be comfortable walking with dogs, as they usually attend every walk.
🥪 Bring some water and some snacks if you get hangry. Some bring a light-packed lunch, and we usually stop for 20 minutes at the top. Consider getting a cheap seat pad to park yourself on; they are very handy.
🕒 Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend, as it saves us from hanging around. ❌ A '3 No-shows and out' rule applies to those who can't remember. End times are always estimated (please don't make plans immediately after the end time).
📷 Not everyone wants their photo taken; politely ask before taking pictures of other members at any point during a walk. Please message me if you want a photo of yourself removed.
🗺️ Please remain with the group. If you are ahead, please wait at the next plateau or fork in the path. If you get lost, message the walk leader; they will be waiting for you further along the route. If you find yourself falling behind, make an extra effort to catch up, or give a shout, as we can't always provide a backstop. We generally walk 3pmh/5kmph on flat, but overall we're only as fast as our slowest walker, and we're all ok with that.
⭐ If you consider leaving us a public review, it helps the group grow, but please remember you're *not* rating the weather, the music, your cold chips, or if you didn't like the hills or the view at the top! You are rating the group's event that we volunteer our time to organise for you to enjoy.
🌎 Please feel free to suggest a route you'd like to take or an activity you'd like to do; we love exploring new areas and experiencing new things.
ℹ️ Let us know if you have any questions about the route, additional requirements, needs or health issues you feel we should be aware of.
🏞️ If you're looking for more local rambles, join the lovely bunch at Cardiff Walking & Outdoors Group.
Catch you at the next one.
Calum, Shaun, Diane, Sandy, Chris, Molly, Zola & Syd 🤓🤠😺😎🧑🐾🐾🐾
This group is sponsored by Escape Rooms Cardiff.
-DISCLAIMER -
Everyone participating in any 'The Walking Social Club' event does so at their own risk. You are always responsible for your safety.
The group is not a registered organisation, community interest, or business, has no employees, and can not be responsible for you.
The group does not employ or provide qualified guides, leaders, or first aiders at any event.
When attending any event, there may be risks associated with high terrain, cattle, obstacles, and other hazards for which the group is not responsible.
No host or leader assumes responsibility for anyone attending an event and is not responsible or legally liable for any accident, injury, or loss resulting from any event or in connection with travel to an event.
Outdoor activities require practical and appropriate equipment (boots, clothing, and waterproofs). You may wish to take out suitable insurance to cover you for any activity at an event.
While accepting no responsibility or liability for events organised, the event host or walk leader may, at their discretion, refuse to admit you to the walk or event.
Upcoming events
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Penderyn & Sgwd yr Eira circular
Dinas Rock Car Park, SA11 5NE, Pontneddfechan, GB15km
553m elevation gain
Difficulty: moderate to hardFree parking & meeting point here:
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This beautiful walk takes us through waterfall country. Starting at Dinas Rock, we will visit some of the most popular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog: Sgwd Uchaf Clun Gwyn, Sgwd Isaf Clun Gwyn, Sgwd y Pannwr, and Sgwd yr Eira (the one you can walk behind!).
It can be boggy and slippery with steep steps. Appropriate footwear is essential. Recommend sturdy boots and bring waterproofs & suncream. Please take care near the steep, sudden drops and beside the water's edge. DO NOT ENTER the rivers or pools as the conditions are dangerous. There is a small stretch of lane walking (single file here please).
Bring plenty of water, and some food as we will have a lunch stop along the way.
Potential for a stop at the Red Lion Penderyn approx two thirds of the way round, depending on time.
Optional pub stop afterwards at the Angel Inn Pontneddfechan.
Please consider sharing lifts if you feel comfortable to do so.
This is a recce, I have not walked all of this route before.
Just to add, dogs are welcome, but need to be on a lead around any livestock and near steep edges/drops. Please check forecast though, it might be too warm.
42 attendees- £45.00
Hay-on-Wye Canoeing 🛶
Hay-on-Wye, Wales, GBJoin us for our fourth outing, canoeing along the River Wye.
This is for a full day on the river, around 4 hours, and depending on the weather (and group size), we can stop halfway at Hay-on-Wye for lunch or push on to the final stop.
It is 10 miles/20k from Glasbury to Whitney-on-Hay and includes a return bus collection at the end.
This is a host-free, self-led trip with a safety briefing from the canoe centre at the start.
You need to be physically able to row for 4 hours and be okay with swimming a little in case you go plop.
https://www.wyevalleycanoes.co.uk
It is great for beginners and even kids, but please note this event is for 18+
Payment is required on RSVP and is non-refundable once booked, unless you can sell your seat.
Please send £45 via Friends and Family (if you send via business, it will be returned.
https://www.paypal.me/calumrossjones
⚠️ This event is not for newbies, sorry, but you are welcome to attend some events and become known to the group organisers.
Spaces are allocated to 2 or 3 people per canoe, depending on the final numbers.
I will close RSVPs on July and make the booking.
"Discover the beauty of the River Wye on our popular half-day canoeing trip. Experience thrilling twists, gentle rapids, and enchanting wildlife as you paddle. Our journey starts in the picturesque village of Glasbury and ends in Whitney-on-Hay"
This group is sponsored by Escape Rooms Cardiff
26 attendees 
St Govans Head and the Lilly Ponds Circular. Diane's Birthday Weekend
Broadhaven South Carpark, Windsor Road, Bosherston, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5DR, Pembroke, GBParking at Broadhaven South Carpark, we follow the coast path to St Governs Head with its beautiful chapel in the cliffs, then inland through Bosherton and around the stunning Lilley Ponds. We will pass the standing stone Samson's Jack on the way to Stackpole Quay and follow the coast path through Barafundle Bay and Broadhaven back to the carpark.
Distance: 9.1 miles / 14.6km
Elevation: 929ftGoogle Maps:
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Escape Rooms Cardiff55 attendees
Past events
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