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We are Swansea Ramblers. Come with us and discover the pleasures of walking in the Swansea area and beyond. We look forward to seeing you on one of our walks.
Paul Williams
Most of the walk is on tarmac and in fields along established paths. Some muddy patches on the river path, (depending on the weather).
From the car park, we head north-east with a gentle climb uphill and head towards the forestry at the Dimbath Valley.
Once in the forestry, we will return via the footpath adjacent to the river. This stretch can be slightly muddy if it has been raining.
The rest of the way back to the car park will be on tarmac.
See more photographs of a previous Dimbath walk with Paul.
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_06_03_001/2023_06_03_001-blackmill-SWANSEA-WALK.php
Social after walk
Paul and Nigel’s Garden party
N.B. You must have pre-booked the social with Myra to take part.
(Members will have been notified of the event details by email)
At the end of the walk, those of us who have pre-booked will drive north to Ogmore Vale to park in the car park behind ‘Clacks’.
We will then walk up to Paul’s house for the garden party.
Directions: Travel time from Swansea: approximately 45 mins.
Leave M4 at J36 (Sarn Services). Stay in left lane.
Take 2nd exit (signed Bryncethin A4061) then continue until signposted Nantymoel.
At bottom of hill, after entering Blackmill on A4061, turn left immediately at MURCO petrol Station and before Fox & Hounds Pub.
(N.B. Here ignore Sat Nav if it wants to continue along main road).
Pass entrance to Fox and Hounds then turn right between footbridge and café.
It appears to be a dead end but here turn left to cross an old river bridge to enter Blackmill Cattle Market car park.
Bridgend: Blackmill: Cattle Market car park | Lat/Long: 51.5698, -3.5403
