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Join Clive as he explores the last remaining undeveloped hill of Swansea Bay.

Subject to much controversy over the commercial proposed development of the Skyline Cable Car and Luge.

If approved the development would eat into the countryside of the hill.

We will see it still in its present (restored) natural glory.

The copper fume-blackened wasteland was replanted with trees over 50 years ago to create a green and wonderful natural resource next to the city centre. 

Some of these trees may disappear under the development.

There will be a steady ascent to the top of the hill (No cable car!).

See more photos of Clive’s previous walk onto Kilvey Hill.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_03_02/2022_03_02-kilvey-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Ship Inn.

A walk through Rheola Forest to the Roman Road of Sarn Helen, then descend to Neath Canal before climbing again to visit Melincourt Waterfall.

Paths can be muddy and rough in places, trek poles recommended.

Social after walk:

Venue to be decided on the day

Description:

An evening stroll across farmland to Gelli-hir Woods where the Bluebells should be out in all their glory.

See more photographs of Mike’s previous walk in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_05_10/2022_05_10-three-crosses-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Poundffald.

We will walk through the valley, cross the river bridge and climb steeply to the ridge.

The walk continues through woodlands to a farm then we drop down to a stone bridge where we will have our packed lunch.

We will then return along the riverside to the car park.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the New Inn.

A gentle stroll through Coed y Castell, adjacent to Dinefwr Park.

https://www.welshwildlife.org/nature-reserve/castle-woods-llandeilo/

(These woods are owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales).

There will be beautiful views overlooking the town of Llandeilo.

We’ll visit the Bluebell woods, so bring your camera, as hopefully we’ll get some great photographs! 

See photographs of Myra’s previous walk in Castle Woods/Coed y Castell.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_04_30-am/2022_04_30-dinefwr-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Lunch will be just below the castle entrance where there is a wonderful panorama along the Towy Valley.

After lunch, we will begin our return journey, passing the abandoned old church of Llandyfeisant on the way. 

After the walk, you will be able to explore Llandeilo.

An evening walk around Oystermouth, taking in the countryside of the cemetery, Castle Green, Oystermouth Castle and Underhill.

Hopefully, we will see Bluebells, lots of Garlic, tree blossom and views across the bay to the lighthouse and beyond.

Sunset is at 8:40 p.m.

See photographs from a previous walk in the area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_05_01/2023_05_01-oystermouth-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Newton Inn.

We will cross the suspension bridge over the River Towy to visit the Woodland Trust SSSI reserve of Coed Tregib. 

Here we will find a hidden woodland full of Bluebells and maybe one or two Fallow Deer (if we are quiet and very lucky!!).  There may be some mud! 

See the photographs of Bluebells at Coed Tregib

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_04_30-pm/2022_04_30-dinefwr-pm-SWANSEA-WALK.php

The woods are usually full of birdsong as they go about declaring their territory.

If you’ve not walked in this area near Llandeilo then you will be very pleasantly surprised by the display of Bluebells.  Just ask those who did it last year!

After the morning walk you have the option to see even more Bluebells on the afternoon walk or to spend time in the town of Llandeilo.

(The afternoon may start a little later than advertised if the morning walk overruns.  Ring me for an update if we have not arrived back by 1:45 p.m.).

A gentle stroll through Coed y Castell, (woods owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales) with beautiful views overlooking the town of Llandeilo.

See the photographs of Bluebells at Dinefwr

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_04_29__002/2023_04_29__002-llandeilo-dinefwr-f8-SWANSEA-WALK.php

See the National Trust video of Bluebells at Dinefwr

https://youtu.be/LGx3_rQbuEw?feature=shared

We’ll have a tea stop just below the castle entrance where again there is a wonderful panorama along the Towy Valley.

We then head towards the Bluebell woods, so bring your camera, as hopefully we’ll get some great photographs! 

Afterwards, we begin our return journey, passing the abandoned old church of Llandyfeisant on the way. 

We will walk over Mynydd y Betws and then pathways around Garnant and Glanamman.

Our return is back over Mynydd y Betws adjacent to Banwen Farm.

Social after walk:

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

A journey through Swansea’s Industrial and Mercantile Past.

Swansea was a great world centre of Copper smelting from the 1720s.

Why was there no real Dock until 1852?

And what happened after that?

A free walk and talk by:

Professor John France, Professor Emeritus, Swansea University.

A Gentle Walk with lots of stops.  Will take about 2 hours.

See photos and videos of John’s previous Copperopolis walk.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2013/2013_05_06/2013_05_06-marina-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the historic Queen’s Hotel in SA1, part of Swansea’s maritime heritage.

A walk near Margam Park, incorporating a Medieval Church, bath and hill fort, together with a WW2 radar station.

Hopefully, Bluebells in full Bloom.

N.B. This is quite strenuous at the beginning. Quite a few ups and downs.

A walk in northern Gower with fantastic views over the Loughor Estuary.

We’ll walk over Cil Ifor Hillfort, see a Trig Point and have time to explore Weobley Castle.  We may even see some Bluebells on the way.

CilI Ifor was a defended settlement during both prehistoric and medieval times and is thought by some to be the site of the ‘missing’ castle of the Turbervilles.

The 700-year-old Weobley Castle was home to the de la Bere family and a target for the forces of Owain Glyndŵr in the 15th Century.  CADW entrance fees apply.

N.B. Remember to bring your CADW card for free entry!

N.B. There will be a steep ascent to reach the top of CilI for – but worth it!

Walking Poles recommended in case of mud.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Purple Badger.

A walk in the picturesque area of Llansteffan where at this time of year the Garlic and Bluebells will be in full flower.

Join Gary as he leads us in countryside by the coast with fantastic views from the Wales Coast Path.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a local hostelry.

Join Lucy as we explore some of Swansea’s central parks.  We will visit 4 of Swansea’s parks, Cwmdonkin, Brynmill, Singleton and Victoria.   

We will walk along the promenade before finishing the walk by passing through Victoria Park back to the Guildhall where we started.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Bay View Hotel.

A walk in the footsteps of Dylan Thomas with views of countryside and coast as we walk from this atmospheric seaside town.

We will start at the foreshore car park beneath Laugharne Castle.  From here we’ll follow the coastal path as it takes us through farmland.

We then pass through the town and Brown’s Hotel (one of Dylan’s watering holes) and head towards St Martin’s Church.

In the churchyard we will visit Dylan’s grave with its simple wooden cross.

The walk continues alongside the River Taf to the Boat House.  We then return to the start below the Castle.

N.B. In places this walk will be very muddy.

Parking is at the foreshore pay and display car park, (£3 4-hours, £5 thereafter).  Alternative parking is 10 minutes’ walk away at St. Martin’s Church (£2 all day).

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a local hostelry.

A walk along the Neath Canal to Neath Abbey.

We then will go past old iron works and under the Brunel Railway Viaduct.

From there we follow a wooded valley where we will view two waterfalls.

We then begin a steep ascent, including the many steps to the top of Mynydd Drumau.

At the top we will have panoramic views over the area and will visit an ancient landmark of the area, Careg Bica, a tall standing Stone.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Wetherspoons.

A circular walk along Oxwich Bay to Tor Bay. 

From Tor Bay, we’ll pick up the coastal path to Crawley Wood.

Entering Nicholaston Wood, we will then make our way back towards Oxwich.

See more photos of Dave’s previous Oxwich walk

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Oxwich Bay Hotel.

Walk towards Three Crosses with views over the Loughor Estuary then pick up a section of the Gower Way before dropping down to Llanmorlais and around Salt House Point.

N.B. This walk may be muddy and has several stiles. We will cross fields with livestock.

Social after walk:

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

A 6-mile walk to see some historic sites along the Tennant Canal.

We’ll see Grade II listed buildings, a self-made premises and a Lock constructed in 1817.

We will also visit Pant Y Sais Nature Reserve, just next to the canal.

N.B. We will be walking over and around some fallen trees and squeezing through a narrow gap. Part of the walk could be muddy in places.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we can go to The Tower Hotel for refreshments.

Description:

A walk across the common to Dunvant, returning via a section the Gower Way.

See more photographs of Mike’s previous walk in this area

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_08_24/2023_08_24-three-crosses-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Poundffald.

We’ll walk part of ‘The Gower Way’, through Park Woods to emerge onto lower Cefn Bryn.  

There we will have an iconic view of Three Cliffs Bay, considered one of the best beaches on the Wales Coast Path.

At Penmaen, we’ll stop at picnic benches for an early lunch.

We then join the Wales Coast Path with lovely views over Oxwich before heading towards Three Cliffs for a short coffee break.

We’ll follow Pennard Pill to Parkmill then ascend the lane back to the cars. 

See photographs of Christine’s previous walk in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_06_25/2022_06_25-parkmill-SWANSEA-WALK.php

The walk is all on paths with one sandy downhill section.

Car-share is recommended but we cannot guarantee a space in a car park on the day.  Please arrange lifts beforehand where possible.

A walk above the Swansea Valley with great views below us.

We’ll start from the pub car park and make our way uphill onto the mountain.

There will be a steep ascent for a while which we’ll take gradually.

Part of this area may disappear under a planned solar farm, so come now and enjoy the scenery before it changes forever!

Sunset is at 9:29 p.m.  

See the photographs of a previous walk onto Glais Mountain.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_08_15/2023_08_15-glais-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Globe Inn.

Join Helen and Pam on an easy walk of about 2 hours.

Starting at the Foreshore, we will stroll along the Estuary then around Loughor, taking in several points of historical and religious interest.

We will finish with a walk across Loughor Bridge before returning to the start.

See photographs of Pam and Helen’s previous walk in Loughor.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_07_21/2022_07_21-loughor-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments in The Reverend James Pub

(where we will provide a bit of history about The Reverend James Buckley).

We’ll go up to the ruined chapel before heading west to Brombil.

We’ll then ascend through forestry to Cwmwernderi Reservoir.

Joining the Coed Morgannwg Way, we’ll circle back via St. Illtud’s Walk, returning to Margam Park.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we’ll drive back via A48 into Margam for a well-earned drink at the Twelve Knights pub.

A lowland walk in the surrounding area and country park of Craig Y Nos.

We will see Dinosaurs, a Peacock (maybe), a Wyvern as well as a 110-year-old tree.

This Saturday we will see the valley and surrounding mountain scenery above us. 

Next Saturday, come and see the same mountains from a higher altitude, looking down from Penwyllt!

This circular walk of 5 hours duration follows the Coastal Path from Pennard Cliffs, from which we will visit the stunning beaches of Pwll Du and Caswell.

We will then walk inland via Murton and Bishopston to reach Bishopston Valley.

We will then visit Pobbles Beach, having cut through Southgate.

From Pobbles we will walk back to Pennard Cliffs Car Park.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Southgate Club (which is now open to non-members) 15 Southgate Road, Southgate SA3 2BT.

A pleasant, evening walk to unwind after the day.

See photographs of a previous Langland walk.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_07_20/2023_07_20-bracelet-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Join Christine on a walk along the coast path and cliffs to Langland and back.

We will take the small path beside Fortes Café which is a bit of a climb up but we will take a break at the top to enjoy the view.

From there, we walk along a small, rough path to join with the coastal path to Rotherslade and on to Langland.  We’ll have a short break in Langland so you may wish to bring a drink and a snack.

We will return to Limeslade via the Wales Coast Path.

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Lighthouse Café Bar.

Following on from last week’s lowland walk from Craig y Nos, we start this week with a high-level walk.

We will explore part of the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu National Nature Reserve and along a section of the Beacons Way.

We will see some of nature’s wonderful mysteries and man-made industry. 

The walk will be on paths but these can be uneven, rocky, muddy and wet in places.

N.B. There could be some livestock so extreme care must be taken if bringing your dog.

From Kidwelly, we head to Llansaint then around Ferryside and return via the Wales Coastal Path.

Social after walk:

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