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Discovering Penllergare Woods

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Overview

We will explore Penllergare Valley Woods. Roger will lead us on some of the various paths that he helps to maintain as a volunteer in the woods.

We’ll visit Llewellyn Bridge, the waterfall then we will ascend to highest point for views over Fforestfach and woodland.

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Old Inn at Penllergaer (Opposite the Petrol Station).

Saturday, 30 December 2023
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 62327 99200
Nearest postcode:
SA4 9GS
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Start time:
11:00 am

Penllergaer: Penllergare Valley Woods | GPS: 51.6746, -3.9925

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