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Saturday, 7 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Start time 11:00
Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:45)
A walk with no stiles! Explore Penllergare Valley Woods, the historic estate of the Dillwyn Llewellyn family which is gradually being restored to provide a wonderful green haven in an otherwise urban area of Swansea. Enjoy the woodland and lakes as we follow carriageways and other paths that lead to historic remains of the estate. Afterwards we will go for refreshments at the car park café (opens 10.00 a.m.). There are toilets at the side of the café building.
Sunday, 8 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Start time 9:00
Strenuous 12 miles / 19.3 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
We’ll pass through the medieval deer-park on our way to Cil Ifor then via Llanrhidian, we’ll ascend Cefn Bryn to Arthur’s Stone.
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Meeting time 9:50, Start time 10:40
Moderate 5 miles / 8.1 km (Estimated finish time: 13:30)
A walk along a disused railway line from Goytre to Bryn then to return, we’ll catch the bus (Remember bus pass if you have one!).
Saturday, 14 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
We’ll descend from Kittle through Bishopston Valley to the sea then turn along the coast path to Brandy Cove. We’ll head inland via Bishopston on the way back to Kittle. Afterwards we’ll go for refreshments in the Beaufort Arms (as they are providing free parking)
Sunday, 15 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Meeting time 9:00, Start time 9:30
Strenuous 11 miles / 17.7 km (Estimated finish time: 16:00)
We start with an ascent of Mynydd Dinas to see the views to the west. We then join the high level Coast Path around to Mynydd Brombil (views to the east), returning along the low level Coast Path.
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Start time 10:00
Leisurely 8 miles / 12.9 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
A walk to the summit of Kilvey Hill.
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Saturday, 21 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Easy 3 miles / 4.8 km (Estimated finish time: 12:45)
A gentle walk with a couple of climbs (which we will take slowly) including Ilston Cwm, Willoxton Cwm, Green Cwm and back to the pub for lunch if you wish. We are sure to find some mud!
Sunday, 22 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Start time 9:30
Moderate 10 miles / 16.1 km (Estimated finish time: 15:00)
We join the coast path toward Penclawdd, up through the Wern and across the lovely Morlais Valley to Cilonnen where we pick up the Gower Way. We follow it through Three Crosses toward Dunvant and back to the start. A varied walk with a few ups and downs and views across the Loughor, the salt marshes and pleasant hinterland. No Christmas shopping in sight!
Thursday, 26 December 2019 (Group: Swansea)
Start time 10:15
Leisurely 6 miles / 9.7 km (Estimated finish time: 14:00)
After last year’s successful Boxing Day walk, we will again follow the scenic South Gower Coast Path from Bracelet, visiting the bays at Limeslade, Rotherslade, Langland and Caswell. We’ll be in Langland in time to see part of the annual Boxing Day swim!
If you do not have enough time for the full walk, why not join us at Langland for the 3-mile walk to Caswell and back (i.e. the circular, middle section of this longer walk). N.B. Parking charges apply.