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Overview

A beautiful & uplifting return walk across the mountain to Baran Chapel, visiting the Neolithic stone circle of Carn Llechart, en route.

Magnificent mountain & valley views in all directions.

One coffee & snack stop at the chapel.

Monday, 31 July 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 

From Swansea, turn left at traffic lights in Pontardawe to Rhyd-y-fro.

Turn left just after the Travellers Well pub, on minor road to Ammanford.

Continue for 1 mile to cattle grid.

Immediately after, take very sharp left-hand bend.

Continue upwards for 0.5 miles to quarry

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 70345 05944
Nearest postcode:
SA8 4RR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Rhyd-y-fro: Carn Llechart Mountain: Quarry at extreme south-eastern corner of mountain.

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