Mar
8
Sat
Crickhowell Walking Festival @ CriC
Mar 8 @ 8:30 am – Mar 16 @ 5:30 pm

The programme has 83 guided walks at all levels of length and challenge, plus the TM5 Challenge on Table Mountain, which is now an established favourite. There are 16 new walks, 9 linear walks, variations on familiar themes and some old favourites too, plus a fine programme of evening events so there’s something to suit you, whatever your preference.

Most walks have 20 places while others are restricted to lower numbers to suit the level of challenge.  Our linear walks have 14 places as they require bus transport and we add this cost to the walk price, but these walks add a different dimension to the programme. The website will help you narrow down choices and pick your walks and events easily.  It also allows us to respond as necessary to changing circumstances.

This year, CWF 2025 and the CRiC charity are fundraising for SARDA Wales, Search and Rescue Dogs in Wales. Everyone who is involved in SARDA is an unpaid volunteer and rely on donations from the public to provide the service that we do. Add a donation to your booking, and we’ll also be collecting at events during the Festival.

Mar
29
Sat
South Wales Three Peaks Trial @ Red Cross Hall
Mar 29 all-day

The Three Peaks Trial is an organised challenge walk arranged each year in March by the Cardiff Outdoor Group. Since 2010 Longtown Mountain Rescue Team provide support with marshalls on all the mountain top checkpoints.

The Walk was first held in March 1963 and was designed for less experienced walkers who wanted to test their powers of endurance and skill at map reading. It is now the oldest challenge walk in the UK.

Over the years the event has been modified so in 2025 there is a choice of four other routes. The current four routes are:

  • Platinum Route:This is a linear walk of about 17 miles and 5000′ of ascent from Llanthony Abbey to Abergavenny over Bal Mawr, Pen Cerrig Calch and Sugar Loaf. Entry to the Platinum Route is limited to 100. Although the Platinum Route is shorter than the Gold, the ascents are steeper and navigation more challenging, hence the higher grading.
  • Gold Route: This is the original challenge, a circular walk of about 20 miles and 5000′ of ascent, which crosses over three prominent peaks around Abergavenny in Monmouthshire: Blorenge, Sugar Loaf and Skirrid. This route is never far from civilisation yet there is no obvious route so that concentration on map reading is essential to keep to the best route.
  • Silver Route: This is a circular walk of about 15 miles and 4000′ of ascent. It follows the Gold Route from Abergavenny over Blorenge and Sugar Loaf, then descends back to Abergavenny.
  • Bronze Route: This is a circular walk of about 10 miles and 2000′ of ascent. The route goes from Abergavenny to the summit of Sugar Loaf, descending by a different path.

The money raised in the 2025 Three Peaks Trial will be split between the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, the National Trust, owners of Sugar Loaf and Skirrid Fawr, for footpath maintenance and at least one other charity (charity decided November 2025).

A leaflet for the event is available,Click Here For a webcam (updated every 15 minutes) showing Blorenge Click Here

Please note that we are unable to take any entries on the day.

 

 

May
10
Sat
Big Black Mountains Challenge @ Llanthony Priory Hotel
May 10 all-day

Big Black Mountains Challenge 2025 – 40th Anniversary Event

All funds go to keep Longtown Mountain Rescue Team going. They were originally formed in 1965 to help people in difficulties within the Black Mountains. The role of the team has now expanded to include a wide variety of potential situations, where the police consider our assistance and expertise would be of benefit.

 

Details will be published in December 2024 on their website.