Checkpoint Data

Pontypool, West Mon School - Walk HQ

Description: The Start & Finish Grid Reference: SO 284 002 Manned By: South Wales group, LDWA Open:   Menu: Start:Tea and coffee. Finish Menu:Welsh faggots, peas and mashed potato.Shepherds pie and mixed vegetables.Spicy bean casserole and rice. Lemon Cake & custard. Apple & chocolate…

Cwmcarn Forest Drive - Checkpoint 1

Description: Cwmcarn Forest Drive - Checkpoint 1: Marquee Grid Reference: ST 233 934 Manned By: Islwyn Ramblers Open: 1200 - 1700 Menu: Squash: Cheddar crackers, fun sized chocolate bars & flapjacks. Supporters'Information: There is a large pay and display car park at Cwmcarn with a…

Maesycwmmer Village Hall - Checkpoint 2

Description: Maesycwmmer Village Hall - Checkpoint 2 Grid Reference: ST 155 942 Manned By: Bath Beat Team Open: 1430 - 2030 Menu: Tea & squash: Sandwiches & welsh cakes. Supporters'Information: There is a small car park immediately adjacent to Maesycwmmer Village Hall, and in all…

Trallwn Community Centre - Checkpoint 3

Description: Trallwn Community Centre - Checkpoint 3 Grid Reference: ST 078 908 Manned By: Heart of England Group, LDWA Open: 1630 - 2315 Menu: Tea & squash: Pizza & coleslaw, tomatoes, bananas & swiss roll. Supporters'Information: There is no car park at Trallwn Community Centre.…

Llanwonno (Brynffynnon Inn Car Park) - Checkpoint 4

Description: The Brynffynon Hotel, Llanwonno - Checkpoint 4: Marquee Grid Reference: ST 031 956 Manned By: Beds, Bucks & Northants Group, LDWA Open: 1820 - 0130 Menu: Squash & full fat Coca Cola & lemonade: Mini scotch eggs, sausage rolls, bread pudding, apples, jelly babies and fun sized…

Moriah Hall, Abercynon - Checkpoint 5 alternative

Should building work on Abercynon Village Hall fail to be completed in time for the main event, Moriah Hall is the fall back option for checkpoint 5. Moriah Hall will definitely be used for the Marshals' 100. Description: Moriah Hall, Abercynon - Checkpoint 5 alternative Grid Reference: ST…

Abercynon Village Hall - Checkpoint 5

This hall is currently having its roof replaced and may not be available for the Valleys 100 main event. If not then Moriah Hall, Abercynon will be used instead. Moriah Hall will definitely be used for the Marshals' 100. Description: Abercynon Village Hall - Checkpoint 5 Grid Reference: ST…

Gelligaer Community Centre - Checkpoint 6

Description: Gelligaer Community Centre - Checkpoint 6 Grid Reference: ST 135 969 Manned By: Essex & Herts group, LDWA Open: 2100 - 0630 Menu: Tea & squash: Wraps, crisps, apple pie / banana & custard. Supporters'Information: There is no car park at Gelligaer Church Hall. There is plenty…

Deri Community Hall - Checkpoint 7

Description: Deri Community Hall - Checkpoint 7 Grid Reference: SO 129 016 Manned By: Kent  & Bristol & West LDWA Groups Open: 2200 - 0830 Menu: Tea & squash: Crumpets topped with tomato puree & cheese, cake. Supporters'Information: There is a free car park immediately adjacent to Deri…

St. Aiden's Church, Butetown - Checkpoint 8

Description: St. Aiden's Church, Butetown - Checkpoint 8 Grid Reference: SO 104 092 Manned By: Wessex Group, LDWA Open: 2350 - 1100 Menu: Squash: Biscuits (mixture of sweet & cheese) & jelly babies. Supporters'Information: There is a very small car park located at the entrance to…

Tredegar, Bedwellty House - Checkpoint 9A

Description: Bedwellty House Coaching House: The Baggage Stop Grid Reference: SO 143 086 Manned By: North Yorkshire Group, LDWA  Open: 0100 - 1245 Menu: NO FOOD SERVED Supporters'Information: There is a free car park available at Grid Reference SO 142 087. Supporters are welcome to…

Tredegar, Georgetown Community Centre - Checkpoint 9B

Description: Georgetown Community Centre, Tredegar: The Breakfast Stop Grid Reference:  SO 148 080 Manned By: East Lancashire Group, LDWA Open: 0100 - 1245 Menu: Tea, coffee & squash: Selection of cereals, cooked breakfast & toast / marmalade. Supporters'Information: The community…

Pen y Fan Pond - Checkpoint 10

Description: Pen y Fan Pond - Checkpoint 10: Marquee Grid Reference: SO 198 007 Manned By: Marches LDWA Open: 0310 - 1630 Menu: Squash, full fat Coca Cola & lemonade: Carrot, celery & cucumber sticks, cherry tomatoes, crackers with marmite / hummus, malt loaf & jelly babies. …

Nantyglo Senior Citizens' Hall - Checkpoint 11

Description: Nantyglo Senior Citizens' Hall - Checkpoint 11 Grid Reference: SO 192 108 Manned By: Staffordshire Group, LDWA Open: 0530 - 2015 Menu: Tea & squash: Quiche, potato salad, cuppa soup, bread, oranges, rice pudding & tinned fruit. Supporters'Information: There is a very small…

Cwmavon Village Hall - Checkpoint 12

Description: Cwmavon Village Hall - Checkpoint 12 Grid Reference: SO 269 061 Manned By: Cornwall & Devon Group, LDWA Open: 0800 - 0030 Menu: Tea & squash: Bacon sandwiches, apple pies / custard, malt loaf & bananas. Supporters'Information: There is very limited parking at Cwmavon Village…

Keeper's Pond - Checkpoint 13

Description: Keepers' Pond - Checkpoint 13: Marquee Grid Reference: SO 255 107 Manned By: Thames Valley Group LDWA Open: 0920 - 0230 Menu: Squash: Cheese & pineapple sticks, crisps & cake. Supporters'Information: There is a small car park at Keepers' Pond and supporters should have no…

Llanellen Village Hall - Checkpoint 14

Description: Llanellen Village Hall - Checkpoint 14 Grid Reference: SO 304 109 Manned By: London Group, LDWA Open: 1100 - 0500 Menu: Tea & squash: Hot dogs / rolls, pasta salad & rice pudding / tinned fruit. Supporters'Information: There is a small car park at Llanellen Village Hall.…

Goytre Scout Hut (Penperlleni) - Checkpoint 15

Description: Goytre Scout Hut - Checkpoint 15 Grid Reference: SO 323 052 Manned By: The Irregulars, LDWA Open: 1230 - 0730 Menu: Tea & squash: Welsh cakes & jelly babies. Supporters'Information: There is no car park at Goytre Scout Hut. Street parking is available nearby and supporters…

Folly Tower - Checkpoint 16

  Description: Folly Tower Car Park - Checkpoint 16: Tent Grid Reference: SO 292 026 Manned By: Dorset Group, LDWA Open: 1330 - 0900 Menu: Squash, full fat Coca Cola & lemonade: Fun sized chocolate bars. Supporters'Information: There is no space for supporters at this checkpoint. The…

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