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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 as he explores the last remaining undeveloped hill of Swansea Bay.

Subject to much controversy over the commercial proposed development of the Skyline Cable Car and Luge.

If approved the development would eat into the countryside of the hill.

We will see it still in its present (restored) natural glory.

The copper fume-blackened wasteland was replanted with trees over 50 years ago to create a green and wonderful natural resource next to the city centre. 

Some of these trees may disappear under the development.

There will be a steady ascent to the top of the hill (No cable car!).

See more photos of Clive’s previous walk onto Kilvey Hill.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_03_02/2022_03_02-kilvey-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

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

Saturday, 27 April 2024
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
442m / 1450ft
Type:
circular

Directions: Car Park is on opposite side of the River Tawe from the Morfa Park and Ride.

Use the slipway west from the roundabout south of Swansea.com (Liberty) Stadium

 

(not the roundabouts by Swansea.com Stadium).

(You can use the Ramblers App to navigate to this walk)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 66287 94914
Nearest postcode:
SA1 2LE
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Start time:
11:00 am

Morfa: White Rock Car Park | 51.6372, -3.9336

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 quarterly 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