Richard Burton’s Pontrhydyfen

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Overview

A walk to celebrate what would be Richard Burton’s 100th Birthday.

Starting from the car park in Pontrhydyfen, we will follow the bike track to Cwmavon before ascending Foel Fynyddau.

From Efail-fach, we will return via Mynydd Pen-rhys.

Social after walk:

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

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

Directions:

Exit M4, junction 41 and follow B4286 Cwmavon road through Cwmavon.
On entering Pontrhydyfen turn right at T junction B4287
Turn immediately first left, up road and into car park.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 80006 94194
Nearest postcode:: SA12 9RY
what3words:: groom.beside.overhear

Start time:: 10:00 am

Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Car park | Lat/Long: 51.6336, -3.7354

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