Cardiff Outdoor Group

Cardiff Outdoor Group is a local walking group organising weekend walks and weekends away throughout South Wales and beyond. We have a varied programme, offering something for everyone from the committed enthusiast to the absolute beginner.

Our programme (see below for latest programme) also includes evening events each week which vary from theatre trips to evening walks.

New members are always welcome. You can join us to try out a few walks or events before any membership fees are payable. Just check out our varied programme and come along – for some events you may need to contact the leader in advance; you’ll find full details on the programme.

PROGRAMME July 2012

27th to 29th July – World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) festival
Taking place at Charlton Park, Wiltshire. Travel the world this summer, musically-speaking at least, and join some COG members on a trip to the famous, annual World Music festival held on the outskirts of the picturesque market town of Malmesbury in the southern Cotswolds. Tickets are £135 for the 3 days + booking fee. Contact Richard on 07748 883843 or waxcap@gmail.com for more details and/or visit WOMAD’s website: www.womad.co.uk

PROGRAMME June 2012

Sunday 3rd – Llantwit Major – Nash Point Walk •• 
A 9 mile walk across rolling countryside to St Donats and Nash Point, returning along the coastal path.  BPL.  Leave Chapter at 10am. Contact David M on 029 20765815.

PROGRAMME May 2012

Wednesday 2nd – Central American Slideshow
Richard T talks about his overland trip from Mexico City to Costa Rica, via various, stupendous volcanoes, mountains, jungles, beaches and lakes and Mayan and Aztec ruins, using such varied modes of locomotion as bus, boat and his legs. Meet 8pm at Chapter – Media Point

PROGRAMME April 2012

Sunday 1st - Smaller COG Walk – Cyfarthfa Castle •
1-2 miles at a toddler pace around the grounds of Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr.  Contact Gill & Phil: 07519 233490 or 029 20757663 or by e-mail gillsmith29@yahoo.co.uk.

PROGRAMME March 2012

Sunday 4th - Ewenny Walk ••
12 mile circular walk from Ewenny Priory, taking in downs, clifftops, beach, woods and meandering brooks and the Coed y Bwl nature reserve in the magical Castle-upon-Alun valley. Possible tea room or pub stop. Meet at Chapter 9.15am or at the carpark opposite Ewenny Priory 10am the start of the walk. For details contact Liz L on 029 20700093

PROGRAMME February 2012

Saturday 4th - Rhondda Walk •••
A public transport walk utilising some of the Ultimate Valleys Walk, and taking an indirect route from Ton Pentre, over the Bwlch, to Abergwynfi and a return via the crags of Cwmparc. Quality walk of 13 miles.  BPL. Contact Steve B on 07812 586949 or by e-mail stevebees13@yahoo.co.uk- Public transport walk.

PROGRAMME January 2012

Sunday 8th - Cwmcarn and Twmbarlwm Walk •••
11 miles starting from the Cwmcarn visitor centre. We’ll head up through the woods to cross open moorland, drop down to a sheltered valley and then climb up to enjoy the amazing views along the ridge to Twmbarlwm. We’ll then follow the steep Raven Walk back down to the visitor centre where there is the possibility of excellent cake depending on how quickly we manage the walk!    This walk includes a couple of extended climbs to warm you up on a January day and one steep descent…please note, it can be exposed and windy on the moor and along the ridge.  Leave Chapter at 9am. BPL. Contact Tina on tina.day241@gmail.com or 07540959229 for more information.