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Swansea Group

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.

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Overview

The start of the walk will be a steady climb to join ‘The Ridgeway Footpath’.

We will walk in a southerly direction along a flat mountain top then head west to St. Cein’s Church, Llangeinor.

N.B. The lunch stop will be at St. Cein’s Church where members of the congregation will serve tea, coffee, cakes and local produce.

Donations for the church funds are welcome!

We then walk downhill to Pantyawel to join the cycle track and return to the car park.

Stiles: There are 2 stiles

Terrain: Some uphill sections. Mostly good paths

Toilets: At end of walk in the pub

See more photographs of the previous cake walk led by Paul.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Fox and Hounds.

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions:  Travel time from Swansea: approximately 45 mins.

  • Leave M4 at J36 (Sarn Services).
  • Stay in left lane.
  • Take 2nd exit (signed Bryncethin A4061)
  • Speed Camera on descent
  • At traffic-controlled Y-Junction, keep right on A4061
  • Continue straight at roundabout, signposted Nantymoel A4061
  • Continue about 2 miles
  • At bottom of hill, (after entering Blackmill on A4061) -

turn left immediately between

MURCO Petrol Station and Fox & Hounds Pub.

(N.B. Here ignore Sat Nav if it wants to continue along main road).

  • Pass entrance to Fox and Hounds
  • Turn right between footbridge and café.
  • It appears to be a dead end but here -

Turn left to cross an old river bridge

  • Enter Blackmill Cattle Market car park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 93336 86764
Nearest postcode:
CF35 6DR
what3words:
zips.everybody.gymnasium
Start time:
11:00 am

Bridgend: Blackmill: Cattle Market car park | Lat/Long: 51.5698, -3.5403

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking