Walks
Last updated: March 2010
"GET UP AND GO" IN CARDIFF
The programme consists of 13 weekly led walks in various parts of the city. There is no cost involved and all the walks allow people to walk at their own pace.
CATHAYS CEMETERY WALK
Meet at: Behind the Cathays Library in the cemetary, end of Fairoak Road.
Leaders: Ivor Lippett, Bill Moseley, Gordon Hindess, Mike O'Callaghan.
Day: Tuesday.
Time: 10:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Good surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. An opportunity to learn about the many interesting features.
Dogs: No dogs allowed.
VICTORIA PARK, CANTON
Meet at: The Park Rangers's Office.
Leaders: Leighton Hale. (More leaders needed here!)
Day: Monday.
Time: 2:00pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: An award-winning park. Surfaces good. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
CARDIFF BAY
Starts : Outside Channel View Centre, Jim Driscoll Way Grangetown.
Leaders: Rhys Price
Day: Friday.
Time: 9:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
ELY
Meet at: Michaelston Adult Education Centre (The MAC) in Michaelston Road.
Leaders: Dave Horton, Anne Driscoll, Hazel Cryer, Val Evans, Lena Pellow.
Day: Thursday.
Time: 1:00pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
HEATH PARK
Meet at: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Concourse.
Leaders: Sian Evans, Carol Young, Jean Forster, Jane Williams.
Day: Sunday.
Time: 2:30pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
LLANDAFF FIELDS
Meet at: Turning Circle at the top of Cathedral Road.
Leaders: Jill Symonds, Gwyneth Statham.
Day: Wednesday.
Time: 10:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
LLANISHEN
Meet at: Foyer of Llanishen Leisure Centre.
Leaders: Peter Lewis
Day: Monday.
Time: 1:30pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces mostly reasonable. Most surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
LLANRUMNEY
Meet at: The entrance gates of Llanrumney High School, Ball Road.
Leaders: Jenny Whiley, Doreen Smith, Shelagh Stevens.
Day: Wednesday.
Time: 10:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces mostly reasonable. Some surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
RHIWBINA
Meet at: Outside Rhiwbina Library, Pen-y-dre Road.
Leaders: Val & Robin Hamilton, Mary Hosking, Maureen Davies, John Richards, Vivienne Jones.Hurley.
Day: Thursday.
Time: 10:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces mostly reasonable. Some surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
ROATH PARK
Meet at: Outside Penylan Library & Community Hall, Recreation Ground, Ninian Road.
Leaders: Joan Brooks, Brian Barrett, Madeleine Henderson, Liz Unser.
Day: Thursday.
Time: 2:00pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
SPLOTT PARK AND MOORLAND PARK
Meet at: The Communities First Offices, 69b Splott Road (The Methodist Church) CF24 2BW.
Leaders: walk leaders needed
Day: Friday.
Time: 10:30am.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Surfaces reasonable. Surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
ST. MELLONS
Meet at: Tesco's Foyer.
Leaders: Pam Heaven, Sue Hackman.
Day: Tuesday.
Time: 2:00pm.
Duration: 45 - 60 mins.
Fitness: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Path: Not all surfaces suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Check the route beforehand.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a lead.
