Upcoming Events for 2012
April
Fforest Fawr circular walk: Outdoor Cardiff will be completing its fourth promoted walk in April. We will have an official opening for the walk starting from the Castle Coch car park in Tongwynlais. The start and finish of the walk are steep (max 30% gradient) and the rest of the walk is more level (max 10% gradient).
April 19 Time: Arrive by 10:30am for the official opening event followed by a family
walk (2.5km /1.6m)
Meeting Point & Parking: Fforest Fawr car park off Heol-y-Fforest (GR
314167:183868)
Facilities: Portable toilet available;
Disabled Parking
About the Walk: The walk distance is 2.5km /1.6m and is barrier free. The
surface has a mix of compacted stone and firm earth paths therefore, appropriate
footwear is advised.
May
Big Welsh Coastal Path - Saturday 5th. The coastal path will officially open on the 5th and there are many events happening right around the coast. To find out what is happening near you, check out the Ramblers website. Walking for Health will participate in a joint walk on that day starting from Cardiff Bay. Details will be posted here as they are confirmed.
Previous Events
Joint Walks of 2012
Roath Fairtrade Fortnight Walk - On Saturday 10th, the walk started at Albany Road Primary school and finished at the Roath Real Food Market by the Gate Arts Centre. Fresh market food and refreshments were welcomed after the hour walk in the sunshine and enjoyed by all.
Visit the Roath Fairtrade Walking Map to view the route and Fairtrade shops featured in Roath.
Canton Fairtrade Fortnight Walk - On February 29th, the sun was shining and the daffodils came out just in time for the start of Spring. 45 people attended the walk and enjoyed the stroll through Thompson's Park and Victoria Park with a mix of urban to pass by several Fair trade shops. To finish the walk, we had refreshments in Chapter Arts Centre which had a brilliant lively atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Visit the Canton Fairtrade Walking Map to view the route and Fairtrade shops featured in Canton.
Joint Walks of 2011
Last year we enjoyed two joint walks, 28th March, 65 of us met at Insole Court in Llandaff. With the clouds looming, we enjoyed an almost dry walk through Fairwater Park, also known as 'The Dell'. The lovely walk took us through the park alongside the stream and to the top of the hill, taking in a splendid view of the city before returning to Insole Court.
Thank you to John Prior Morris, Chairman of the Friends of Insole Court, who greeted us on our return and gave us a brief history of the house and gardens before we retired for our refreshments.
Sunday, 25th September, 15 of us met at the Fforest Farm Warden's building and enjoyed a warm and sunny walk along the river to the newly renovated water wheel. Thank you to the Friends of Fforest Farm for leading the wlak and providing us with the interesting history along the way. The combination of sunshine and socialising along a lovely historical walk was made complete when we returned to bountiful cake which was enjoyed by all!
Winter Walk 2009/2010
On Tuesday, 16 February, 54 of us met at the Colwill Rd Education Centre, beside the river Taff and then walked north into and round Hailey Park and then south through the Llandaff Cathedral cemetery, into Bute Park to the weir bridge and then back to the Colwill Rd Centre. The walk was 4.5 miles and lasted almost two hours.
We were fortunate with the weather apart from one shower and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves! Thanks to Gareth Stamp and Kevin Date, the Park Rangers who explained some of the recent features of the park and the weir. Thanks also to Penny Bowers from the Friends of Hailey Park, who explained the latest work in Hailey Park.
Autumn Walk 2009
On Thursday 20 October 41 walkers braced some wet weather to walk along the Taff Trail from Taffs Well to Nantgarw and then back via Gwaelodygarth. Unfortunately the weather became very heavy towards the end of the walk. Photographs were simply not an option! Thanks to all those who came along!
Summer Walk 2009
On Tuesday 18 August the Cardiff Walkers walked around Cosmeston lakes in Penarth. There were over 50 walkers. The weather was fine and the walk was enjoyed, particularly as we explored parts of the site on the perimeter. Afterwards, some people went to the cafe for lunch and some to the local pub.
Spring Walk 2009
On 15 May the Cardiff Walkers explored a stretch of the River Ely which has been opened up as part of the Ely Trail. We started from St Fagans and walked along the river towards Ely. It was a little damp, but the rain kept off and we all enjoyed the chance to walk along the river bank. Finally a fair number of us had lunch in the Plymouth Arms.
Once again thanks to those who came along.
Winter Walk 2008/2009
Despite heavy rain, 46 of us went for our Cardiff Winter Walk round the Forest Farm Nature Reserve on 3 March. Thanks to all those who braved the weather.
Thanks also to Paul Davies from the Cardiff Rangers and to BTCV who kindly hosted us for tea and cakes afterwards!
Pray for a better weather for our Spring Walk!
Forest Farm and Glamorgan Canal
Autumn Walk 2008
On a beautiful sunny day in October, over 100 walkers walked through Cardiffs Bute Park and listened to the tree expert whilst he described the many Champion trees which the park is proud to own. We then ended with a cuppa and a Welsh cake at the Pedal Power Centre. Another successful walk!
Summer Walk 2008
This Year's Summer Walk around Cardiff Bay was a great success and enjoyed by all.
Spring Walk 2008
This Year's Spring Walk in the Bluebell Woods at the Wenallt proved popular and nearly 80 walkers took part.
Winter Walk 2007
This Year's Winter Walk around St. Fagan's outdoor museum was a great success and enjoyed by all. See below for pictures of the Event.
Winter Walk 2006
This year's Winter walk around Cosmeston Lakes was a huge success, and a great time was had by all. See the pictures below.
Cardiff Walking for Health also produces a bi-annual Newsletter for its regular walkers.
