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.
Lucy D.
A lovely walk with history that will takes us on the outskirts of Porthcawl.
We will pass through the village of Nottage and circle around to the mansion that gave rise to the story of the Maid of Sker.
We then join the Wales Coast Path and walk out onto the foreshore.
Here we will see the Marble memorial plaque which marks the spot where in 1947 the Mumbles Lifeboat came to rest on its Ill-fated attempt to rescue the crew of the Samtampa.
The Samtampa had got into difficulties in a heavy storm. All eight members of the Lifeboat crew were lost.
Our return to Rest Bay will be along the Wales Coast Path, passing the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. You can see a video of the coast path with Sker House in the distance from the Golf Club Home page
https://www.royalporthcawl.com/
Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Prince of Wales Pub
(on the way back via Nottage and Kenfig).
Directions:
• M4 west to Jct37
• A4229 towards Porthcawl
• Cross two roundabouts in direction of Porthcawl
• At large roundabout with Brown Porthcawl tourist signs, take 3rd exit
• Follow road to coast
• Turn right and head west on coast road to car park
Porthcawl: Rest Bay Car Park (Charge) | Lat/Long: 51.4900, -3.7226
