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Skewen Train Station - Drummau

Summary

This walk explores beautiful woodland, but also opens to expansive views of the surrounding Valleys. The climb to the top of the mountain is quite steep in places, but the woodland is a great place to explore.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Walking time:
02h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Skewen Train Station, SA10 6HF, SS724974

lat: 51.6614338

lon: -3.8469844

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