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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.

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Overview

Join Clive for a walk that will pass through Briton Ferry Woods and Lady’s Walk before following the canal and entering woodland which we haven’t walked previously.

We’ll first ascend on some woodland paths to join Lady’s Walk.

We then descend past MacDonald’s to use the pedestrian bridge over the A48.

From the old A48 Briton Ferry Bridge, we descend past the historic church of Llansawel. 

We continue along the Neath Canal to Giant’s Grave where we enter more woodland.

Our return journey takes us along a few streets back to the start.

Stiles: There are no stiles.

Toilets: Afterwards in the pub.

Terrain: 

  • Gradual ascent in the forestry 
  • Some paths will be rocky and mud is likely in places.
  • Some uneven surfaces.

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Crown Inn.

Saturday, 21 February 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 

  • Take A483 east out of Swansea
  • Cross the old Briton Ferry Bridge (parallel with the M4 bridge).
  • At next roundabout, take 1st exit to head north on A474 (towards Neath). 
  • At light-controlled crossroads, turn right onto Ynysymaerdy Road.
  • Where road curves left, continue straight on instead -
    - (still Ynysymaerdy Road).
  • The road curves right, following the cemetery wall.
  • At the end of the road, enter the forestry car park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 74804 94890
Nearest postcode:
SA11 2TT
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Start time:
11:00 am

Briton Ferry: Forestry Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.6388, -3.8107

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