Ryers Down & Llanmadoc Hill

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Overview

We start at Cwm Ivy and follow a route along Burry Pill then turn west up to Ryers Down.

We cross open land and farmland before ascending to Llanmadoc Hill over Tankkeylake Moor.

Not long afterwards we make our way back to Llanmadoc.

There are some stiles and some road walking.

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 318m / 1043ft
Type:: circular

Parking : Cwm Ivy is in the process of installing a daily parking rate. It was only a matter of time !

It's unclear when the charges will come into force.

Be prepared for a £5 a day. Bring cash & cards just in case.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 44149 93305
Nearest postcode:: SA3 1DQ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start location : Cwm Ivy / Whitford Bay Car Park w3w : concerts.dunk.introduce

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