Grades

Easy
easyWalks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Comfortable shoes and trainers can be worn. Expect: 1-5 miles. Allow: 1-2.5 hours.
Moderate
moderateWalks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. Likely to include some steep paths, open country and rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Expect: 6-12 miles. Allow: 5-8 hours.
Strenuous
easyWalks for experienced country walkers and above an average level of fitness. Will include hills, steep paths, open country and may include rough walking under foot. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing essential. Expect: 12 miles+, Allow: 8 hours+

Walks

Last Updated 7/07/08 12:52

In addition to walks and social events, we also offer walking weekends away and holidays to our members.

!!! New Meeting Point for Walks !!!

Effective 1st October 2007

Sunday walks will no longer commence from the Student Union. As of 1st Oct 2007 all walks, unless otherwise stated, will start from the Car Park at Pontcanna Fields. Address: Fields Park Rd, Riverside, Cardiff CF11 9LB.

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Programme

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Jul '08

Wed Jul 9th '08 - Radyr and St. Fagans

Meet:
18:30 - Radyr railway station
Leader:
Jake B - 07855 613698
Distance:
5 miles
Est walk time:
2 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Jul 13th '08 - Fan Gyhirych

Description:
This is a moderate 7 mile walk taking the long (and easy!) route up to Fan Gyhirych, where we will be rewarded with spectacular views!
Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
2nd Meet Point:
Lay-by next to disused road bridge on A4067
Leader:
Helen J - 07840 743533
Distance:
7 miles
Est walk time:
3 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Wed Jul 16th '08 - Upper Boat and Rhydyfelin

Description:
From Upper Boat - A pleasant, fairly easy walk with lovely views, steep ascents and descents
Meet:
18:30 - Tesco at Rhydyfelin/Upper Boat - CF37 5S
Leader:
Helen S - 07769 931998
Distance:
5 miles
Est walk time:
2 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sat Jul 19th '08 - Caldicot to Chepstow

Description:
10:12am departure for Cheltenham Spa
Meet:
10:00 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Paul G - 07712 214158
Distance:
9 miles
Est walk time:
4 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Jul 20th '08 - Rudry

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Julian M - 07813 846717
Distance:
10 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Wed Jul 23rd '08 - Treasure Hunt walk

Meet:
18:30 - Mochyn Du, Sophie Gardens
Leader:
Sue P / Julian M - 07985 465473
Distance:
0 miles
Est walk time:
0 hr
Grade:
Easy Easy
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Sun Jul 27th '08 - Western Beacons

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Fiona C / Clive B - 07881 868723
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
11 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Strenuous Strenuous
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Wed Jul 30th '08 - Mynydd Machen

Meet:
18:30 - Full Moon Car Park, Sirhowy Valley Count
Leader:
John C - 07961 976495
Distance:
3 miles
Est walk time:
1 hr 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Aug '08

Sat Aug 2nd '08 - DARTMOOR WEEKEND

Contact:
Nick F - 07711 606674
Event type:
Weekend Away Weekend Away
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Thu Aug 7th '08 - Curry Club

Description:
Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
Meet:
19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
Contact:
Julian P - 07814 185957
Event type:
Curry Club Curry Club
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Sun Aug 10th '08 - Porth-y-Ogof Waterfall Walk

Description:
A walk around the Dan-yr-Ogof cave area, Including an afternoon swim under the waterfall.
Meet:
9:00 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Gavin S - 07917 341907
Distance:
11 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Strenuous Strenuous
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Sat Aug 16th '08 - Fourteen Locks and Ridgeway

Description:
From Rogerstone station, we will walk along the Brecon and Monmouthshire canal towards Newport, then climbing up on to the Ridgeway where there are brilliant views over the Bristol Channel and of Twmbarlwm.
Meet:
10:00 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Jake B - 07855 613698
Distance:
5 miles
Est walk time:
2 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Aug 17th '08 - Malvern Hills

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Paul G - 07712 214158
Distance:
10 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sat Aug 23rd '08 - SOUTH DOWNS WEEKEND

Description:
A weekend away in the UK's newest National Park.
Meet:
Arundel YHA
Contact:
Jake B - 07855 613698
Event type:
Weekend Away Weekend Away
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Sun Aug 31th '08 - Llanthony Priory

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Fiona C / Clive B - 07881 868723
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
10 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs
Grade:
Strenuous Strenuous
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Sep '08

Thu Sep 4th '08 - Curry Club

Description:
Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
Meet:
19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
Contact:
Julian P - 07814 185957
Event type:
Curry Club Curry Club
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Sat Sep 6th '08 - Around the Darran Valley

Meet:
9:15 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Sue P - 07985 465473
Distance:
12 miles
Est walk time:
6 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Sep 7th '08 - Fan Fawr

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Paul M - 07952 741489
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
7 miles
Est walk time:
3 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sat Sep 13th '08 - Llantrisant Forest

Description:
From the recently re-opened Llanharan station, we will make our away across fields into Llantrisant Forest and then out on to the ridgeway to the ruins of a 15th century church and a wind farm.
Meet:
10:00 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Jake B - 07855 613698
Distance:
6 miles
Est walk time:
3 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Sep 14th '08 - Carn Pica and the Canal

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
John C - 07961 976495
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
12 miles
Est walk time:
6 hrs
Grade:
Strenuous Strenuous
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Sat Sep 20th '08 - HIKEFEST 2008 - LAKE DISTRICT

Meet:
Hawkshead YHA
Contact:
Richard T -
Event type:
Weekend Away Weekend Away
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Sun Sep 21st '08 - Llanwonno Forest

Description:
the walk is mostly in and around Llanwonno forest, perched between the Rhondda and Cynon valleys. There is a mixture of terrain, including forest trails, some paths and open moorland. We should get some good views of the valleys areas, and perhaps up to Brecon on a good day. There is a very high chance that parts of the walk will be very wet and muddy if ther has been rain.
Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
2nd Meet Point:
Forestry commission car park, Llanwonno
Leader:
Helen S - 07769 931998
Distance:
9 miles
Est walk time:
4 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Sep 28th '08 - Skirrid Fawr

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Nina L - 07968 160250
Distance:
8 miles
Est walk time:
4 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Oct '08

Thu Oct 2nd '08 - Curry Club

Description:
Why not join us for a curry and drink at The Gatekeeper? This event is open all. If you are thinking of trying out TBR, this is an ideal opportunity to meet members of the group.
Meet:
19:30 - The Gatekeeper Pub, Womanby Street, Cardiff
Contact:
Julian P - 07814 185957
Event type:
Curry Club Curry Club
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Sat Oct 4th '08 - Hereford Hike

Meet:
10:00 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Darren W - 07973 328980
Distance:
6 miles
Est walk time:
3 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sat Oct 11th '08 - Mynydd Eglwysilan and Penallta

Meet:
10:15 - Cardiff Central
Leader:
Sue P - 07985 465473
Distance:
10 miles
Est walk time:
5 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Oct 12th '08 - Black Mountains

Meet:
9:00 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Steve K - 07886 648920
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
15 miles
Est walk time:
7 hrs 30 min
Grade:
Strenuous Strenuous
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Sun Oct 19th '08 - Pontsarn area

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Mike W -
Warning!
This walk should only be attempted by experienced mountain walkers. This walk is subject to our Mountain Safety Policy and may be subject to cancellation or change at little or no notice!
Distance:
8 miles
Est walk time:
4 hrs
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Sun Oct 26th '08 - Rhumney Valley Ridgeway

Meet:
9:30 - Pontcanna Fields
Leader:
Helen R -
Grade:
Moderate Moderate
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Weekends away

Tiger Bay Ramblers members enjoy many weekends away throughout the year. We usually take over an entire youth hostel or campsite (near to a local hostelry of course) and have a longer walk on Saturday and a shorter walk on Sunday before travelling back home. We take advantage of the bank holidays and travel further afield and enjoy another day of walking.

Forthcoming weekends away

Previous weekends away

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Walking Holidays

We organise walking holidays for members of Tiger Bay Ramblers.

Girona, Spain 10th - 17th September 2007

All places on this trip are booked.

The Dolomites, Italy 13th - 20th September 2006

Twelve members enjoyed a week of walking and relaxation in the Dolomites earlier this year.

Cotswolds Way - 19th May - 28th 2006

Enjoy a week walking the Cotswolds Way with Kevin. Accomodation is in two cottages plus a weekend in Bath Youth Hostel. Unfortunately all places for this popular holiday are now booked.

The French Pyrenees - 2005

In May 2005 a holiday was enjoyed by members in the French Pyrenees. With a similar format to Spain this holiday was also enjoyed by our members.

Sierra Nevada, Spain - 2004

In May 2004 we travelled to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and enjoyed a week in huts surrounded by olive groves and three fantastic walks along the Star Path, Mt Trevenque and Mt Veleta. We had a couple of days to explore the surrounding area, visit Granada and for the more adventurous a day of Canyoning.

It was a fantastic week and enjoyed by everyone.

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