Clydach Roundabout

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Overview

From the RSPB Reserve, we will walk to the Trig Point on Gelliwastad.

We then head down through Pant-y-coedcae and Salem, over to the Lower Lliw Reservoir.

Another ascent brings us to the Trig Point at Tor Clawdd before returning via Craig Cefn Parc and the RSPB Reserve.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the New Inn.

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

Directions:

From A4067 roundabout at Ynysforgan, take the B4603 signposted Clydach.
In Clydach High Street, turn left onto Vardre Road.
Follow Vardre Road which then becomes Lone Road.
Go past the New Inn (on your right) and drive over the bridge.
Immediately turn right into RSPB car park.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 68339 02584
Nearest postcode:: SA6 5SU
what3words:: residual.nags.hospitals

Start time:: 10:00 am

Craig Cefn Parc: RSPB Reserve Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.7065, -3.9068

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