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Tawe Trekkers Group

We are the Tawe Trekkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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
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Overview

Ascending forest tracks we visit some of Crynant Forest's hidden treasures with a short steeper rough section on St Illtyds Walk before joining Sarn Helen. A final gradual ascent to The Stargazing hare for lunch before descending the forest tracks.

Good supportive footwear required and clothing appropriate to the weather. Please bring packed lunch and drinks.

Dogs welcome.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

*NOTE - the beginning and end of this walk is along a busy main road with no pavement.
 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 78518 03366
Nearest postcode:
SA10 8SN
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Start time:
10:00 am

Cefn Coed Colliery Museum - Car park on left after the derelict colliery. It has an old green railway engine positioned at the back. Neath Road, Crynant SA10 8SN

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