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Pontardawe Circular

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Overview

We’ll head north from Pontardawe on footpaths to the Gleision Miner’s Memorial, returning on St. Illtud’s Walk and down Cwm Du Glen.

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Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

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Directions: 

  • Head north on the A4067 towards Brecon. 
  • Continue past the roundabout for Tesco’s Pontardawe. 
  • At the next roundabout take the first exit.
    (signposted Glanrhyd Industrial Estate/ Glantawe Riverside Park).
  • Use on road parking.

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Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 73219 04844
Nearest postcode:
SA8 3HZ
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Start time:
11:00 am

Pontardawe: Glantawe Riverside Park | Lat/Long: 51.7282, -3.8370

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