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.
Roger Brown
Join Roger for his birthday walk through Penllergaer where he has been a volunteer for many years, helping to open the area for visitors to enjoy.
See photographs of Roger’s birthday walk last year.
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2024/2024_12_28/2024_12_28-penllergare-SWANSEA-WALK.php
We’ll enter an area with Yew Trees before passing through Spring Wood.
After that, there will be an ascent to the highest part of Penllergaer Wood. From this high vantage point, we will have an extensive panorama across the valley over Fforestfach, Blaenymaes, and Tycoch.
We will descend to the ruins of Middle Lodge and continue via the site of the Upper Lodge to the woodland café.
We then make our way along East Road to a lunch stop where there are several seats. Here we can enjoy our packed lunch.
The return journey begins by descending a slope to Llewellyn Stone Bridge. We will see the 19th century waterfall before following the River Llan back to Cadle Mill.
Stiles: No Stiles
Toilets: At Woodland Café
Terrain: Walking poles recommended. Possible mud if it has been wet. Areas of uneven ground.
Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Mary Dillwyn Pub.
(Opposite Tesco).
Directions:
Fforestfach: Blaen-y-maes: Cadle Mill | Lat/Long: 51.6553, -3.9896
