Introduction
Coming
to a hillside near you, the MDC proudly present
THE
MDC TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING RUNS 2012
“Probably
the best collection of Tuesday Night Runs ever!”
32
years of uphill struggle. Accept no alternatives!
For
those of who like who like to suffer with others during their regular
uphill grunt, turn up on a Tuesday evening to run at 6.30 sharp to
enjoy an hour or so on some of the most spectacular hillsides in
South Wales. Following extensive research over the winter, well a
quick look at Google Earth, we’ve managed to come up with a few new
routes to add to the much loved favourites. Most runs include for a
little post training sustenance at the local Muddy Dap. Where a run
is being hosted from an individual’s house please contact the host
beforehand for them to get an idea of numbers. So, dig out your daps
and delve into what is the MDC’s
32nd
season of
Tuesday
Night Training Runs.
Please
note that whilst MDC club runs are open to all, participation is
entirely at your own risk. Fell runs may go up as well as down but
you will get back what you put in! You should be aware that the
terrain can be rough and remote so come prepared with adequate
clothing and equipment for the likely conditions (including
darkness). MDC, its officers and members bear no responsibility for
loss, injury or damage sustained to you or your possessions during
our runs.
This
year the runs have been colour coded to give the approximate area i.e
East,
West,
North and
Central
,
all
roughly based from Cardiff.
If
you need more information phone me (Haydn Griffiths) on 029
20251265 (eve) or 029 20788039 (day)
March
27
Horse and
Jockey Llanvihangel,
Pontypool,
NP4 0JB,
GR S0302011, Nice flat canal to start before a pull up to Mynydd –
Garn – Wen.
April
3
Creigiau
and the Surrounding Hills - Meet
at the park opposite the Creigiau Inn ST 083814. Eating at the
Dynevor Arms, Groes Faen ST071809.
10
The
Hollybush -
Draethan ST221873- For a visit to the historic viewpoint at Coed
Craig Ruperra and beyond.
17
Mystery
run with The Harlequins – Meet
at
Cardiff
High School Old Boys Clubhouse ST140805.
24 Cafe
Remos, Aberavon seafront, Port Talbot.
GR SS 741899 postcode SA12 6QW. Less than 10 mins from J40 of M4. A
Sea to Summit (and back) multi terrain run with industrial squalor
and fine mountain paths from one of the best licensed cafes in South
Wales.
5 Pentyrch
Hill Race, Wednesday this year. Pentyrch Rugby Club,
Grid Ref ST099816 . On a Wednesday this year! Details from
johngoughpentyrch@btinternet.com
May
(bluebell season)
1 At home with the Aggleton's. Meet at Caerphilly Mountain Car Park Grid
Ref ST156853, Please ring to confirm attendance. Tel.029 20615362 or
email aggleton@Cardiff.ac.uk
8 Margam Park,
Margam, Grid Ref SS 801863 For a trot around Margam
Forest with more fine views over the steelworks, then onto Prince of
Wales, Kenfig. CF33 4PR for food. ()
15
Whitestone - Bargain Wood Car Park, Llandogo, Grid
Ref SO522028 – from deepest Wye Valley, then onto Matt’s house
for BBQ (bring own food and beer) or Sloop Inn if forecast is bad,
ring or email before to confirm. matt.unsworth@arup.com 029
2047 3727.
22 Rose
and Crown, Eglwsilan ST 107889. - For a tour of the burnt out car
territory - Nice pub
on top of the mountain to finish.
29 Cwmcarn
Forest Drive, Bikers Car Park Grid
Ref ST229937 – For the alternative scenic tour taking in Twmbarlwm.
The Darren Inn Risca for Grub.
June
5
Abersychan
Common - Overdosed
on the Diamond Jubilee? find peace and solace in the
Grand Canyon of South Wales, starting from Grid
Ref SO234028 – then to Hafodyrynys
Inn
Address:, Hafodyrynys
NP11 5BE.
12
Plough
& Harrow, Monknash:
GR SS925692. A coastal route starting with a nice gentle jog along
the sand to Dunraven Bay then fine views over the channel on the
return along the cliff top.
19
Neuadd
Reservoirs, North of Pontsticill, Grid
Ref SO032179 – Classic circuit of Corn Ddu, Pen Y Fan and Cribyn
then onto the Butchers Arms, Pontsticill.
26
Mynedd
Troed - Pengefford, meet
at the car park at SO 174296.
Bring
a spare pair of legs.
Farmer’s
Arms at Cwmdu for food .
July
3 Twyn
Croesffordd, Nr Meardy, Meet
at Carpark SS972997
– A
little adventure into the unknown, looks ok on Google Earth! Pub to
be advised.
10
Cwm Llwch Grid ref SO 006244 For
a sweat up over Corn Ddu and Pen Y Fan - BBQ after or Nant Ddu
Lodge if weather is poor.
17
Blean Cwm Hendre
Wen Hotel
GR SS920988 Hendre-wen
Rd
Blaencwm,
Treorchy CF42
5DR
- Back by popular demand, classic tour of the alternative waterfalls.
Pub to be advised as the hotel is shut on a Tuesday.
24
Keeper’s
Ponds, Blorenge, Grid
Ref SO254107 – then onto
The
Whistle Inn
(Grid Ref SO228097) for food.
NP4
9SJ 01495
790 403
31
Gilfach
Goch GR SS980904 - for
a trip up to Mynydd William Meyrick followed by a rocky blast down
the stream to finish. Pub to be advised.
August
7 The
Angel, Pontneddfechan,
Grid Ref SN899075 – of runs around the infamous waterfalls run with
optional swim – maybe it will be sunny for a change. SA11
5NR
14
Car park
at Torpantau, Grid Ref SO 057176 – a classic, BBQ if
weather good if not, The
Butchers in Pontsticill.
21
Coach and
Horses, Llangynidr, Grid
Ref SO146199 – Tor-y-Foel
28 Mynydd
Y Gear SS968859 - A
little further east than last year. Fox and Hounds in Llanharry CF72
9LL
GR ST007806
September
4
Mynydd Machen Car Park, Grid Ref ST230897 – Slag heap running at its
best! then onto The Hollybush in Draethen 01633 441326
8 (Sat)provisional
date TRANSFAN:
21
miles/8500
feet/navigation over
the wildest parts of the beacons. Not
a race but….. Champagne BBQ at finish with the awesome and
magnificent Transfan
Trophy being awarded
for the best sporting performance. Details: Martin Lucas 01656
880009.
11 Crown at Pantygelli, nr
Abergavenny, Grid Ref SO302179 – Sugarloaf then award
winning nosh .
18 Wentwood - Forestry Car Park ST 422949 Pub The Groes Wen Inn in Penhow NP26 3AD
25 The Anchor Inn, Tintern SO533001– Another trip into darkest
depths of the forest, bring a rope and headtorch if last year’s run is
repeated!
October
2
At home with Kay and Martin, St Brides, Grid Ref SS896752 –
call beforehand please 01656 880009.
9 Storey Arms for Pen-y-Fan in the
dark, Grid Ref SN982202 –Torch and high lunacy
threshold essential – Nant Ddu for grub.
16
Llantrisant
Forest Car Park, Llantrisant,
Grid Ref ST024847 – For a grope around the woods in the dark then
onto The Barn Inn for half price desserts.
23 Merthyr
Mawr Village Green, Grid
Ref SS883774 – The big dipper– followed by end of season feasting
for all at the Farmers Arms, St. Brides Major (tbc).
Please
note
that
whilst MDC club runs are open to
all, participation is entirely at your own risk. Fell runs may go down
as well
as up and you should be aware that the terrain can be rough and remote
and come
prepared with adequate clothing and equipment for the likely
conditions. MDC,
its officers and members bear no responsibility for loss, injury or
damage
sustained to you or your possessions during our runs.
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