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The start of the walk will be a steady climb to join ‘The Ridgeway Footpath’.

We will walk in a southerly direction along a flat mountain top then head west to St. Cein’s Church, Llangeinor.

N.B. The lunch stop will be at St. Cein’s Church where members of the congregation will serve tea, coffee, cakes and local produce.

Donations for the church funds are welcome!

We then walk downhill to Pantyawel to join the cycle track and return to the car park.

There are 2 stiles.

See more photographs of the previous cake walk led by Paul.
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_10_07/2023_10_07-blackmill-SWANSEA-WALK.php

A walk through parts of Ogwr and Garw Valleys.

Social after walk:

To be decided on the day.

For the first part, we will walk to the Upper Lliw Reservoir on a good, wide path.  Returning to the café and toilet area, we will have then completed our 4-mile walk, (approximately 2 hours).

Our additional 2-mile (optional) walk will be around the Lower Reservoir (on a walkable but rougher path). Here we will be closer to the water and also see some lovely wood carvings of various animals.

There is a café and toilet at the start of the walks where we can go for refreshments.

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An evening walk through fields, lanes, woodland and streets.

Join Peter for a lovely walk to enjoy the fresh air of a summer evening.

Peter will lead us out of Gowerton to follow paths to Dunvant and back.

On the way we’ll visit Waunarlwydd, Dunvant, The Gower Way and fields above Cwm Trole.

N.B. The summer growth of vegetation will mean some sections are uneven with Brambles and trip hazards so wear long trousers and take extra care on the trampled-down Bracken.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Farmers in Waunarlwydd.

(A 5-minute drive from the finishing point).  

A circular walk around the village of Llandybie with wonderful views and hopefully not too much mud.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a pub in Llandybie.

This is a circular walk of approximately 5 hours, viewing 3 fascinating inland Gower caves.

We will start from Southgate car park then walk to Green Cwm Woods and visit Cathole Cave where remains dating back to the Palaeolithic period have been found.

We will then cut through via Lunnon to Ilston Valley and a large cave called Ilston Cwm Cave, which can be seen from the other side of the river, south of the beautiful ancient church.

After a short road section, we will reach Kittle village and Bishopston Valley.

Here we will visit Guzzle Hole cave, so called because of the loud noise the Bishopston stream makes as it descends into caverns underground, only to resurface much lower down the valley.

From here we will make our way back to Southgate car park.

 

N.B. This walk can be very muddy in wet conditions with some stony difficult paths in parts.

Please note I have included some short sections which we walked previously but we will walk these in reverse.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Southgate Club. (15 Southgate Road Southgate SA3 2BT).

A walk From Coed Gwilym Park Car Park. 

A gentle stroll, following the canal.

We’ll then head across country on tarmac paths to Glais.

Our return will be via the Tawe River footpath to Clydach.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Coed Gwilym Pavilion.

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 besides the Cricket Club that emerges onto the top of the cliffs overlooking the Gower Coast.

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 the Cricket Club via the Wales Coast Path and the top path.

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Mumbles Cricket Club.

N.B. Please come in after the walk to buy a drink as they are opening especially for us to park.

An enjoyable walk on The Gower Way from Felindre.

We’ll go past the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.

We’ll then ascend onto the mountain above, making our way back to the lower reservoir.

There will be two breaks (for tea/coffee & lunch) with beautiful mountain views throughout!

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Shepherds Country Inn, Felindre.

We will walk along the river path to Clydach and call into Forge Fach for a coffee/tea then return the same way.

(Note earlier start time for optional post-walk Pizza!)

At 5:30 p.m., enjoy an August evening stroll with Alison through the Mount Pleasant area above the city centre. 

The walk will include Cwmdonkin Park, Rosehill Quarry, Mayhill Washing Lake and the Jewish Cemetery, plus some surprises. 

The walk is hilly but rewards with some great views.

Social after walk:

Afterwards we will go for food at Pizza Boyz Restaurant.

If anyone wants to come for an authentic Italian Pizza AFTER the walk, let Alison know by 1st August. (We need to give numbers to Pizza Boyz).

Join Clive for a walk that will pass through Briton Ferry Woods and Lady’s Walk.

We will pass high above Baglan and skirt the foothill of Foel Fynyddau before returning via the disused railway incline back to Briton Ferry.

On the way, if the weather is good to us, we should have some stunning high-level views over the area.

See photos of Clive’s winter walk at Briton Ferry.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_12_02/2023_12_02-briton-ferry-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk

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

A circular walk From Dunvant Cycle Path Car Park.

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NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME

Join Jane as she takes us again on this lovely walk from Pwll to visit the Millennium Coastal Park where nature has reclaimed this former industrial area.

N.B. Some of the paths have summer growth so long trousers and good shoes/boots are essential!

We will join the Coastal Path then explore the Ashpits Pond and Pwll Lagoon Nature Reserve.

The Nature Reserve is an important area for breeding wetland birds with as many as 131 species recorded within a 5-mile radius.

We will then follow the old tramway road which dates back to 1882 and Jane will tell us about some of its history.

Re-joining the coastal path, we continue to Burry Port Lighthouse where we will have a short break to take in the stunning views of Pembrey Harbour and Gower.

N.B. Please bring a torch as we may return at dusk.

See photos of Jane's previous walk in this area

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_08_31/2023_08_31-pwll-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk

Afterwards we will go for refreshments to the Colliers Pub in Pwll.

Our walk will follow part of The Wales Coast Path, visit (if open) Oxwich Castle and pass through the Hamlet of Slade.

This is an area with wonderful views out to sea combined with some countryside walking.

There will be a steep climb and descent through Oxwich Woods during this lovely walk.

 

Social after walk:

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

A beautiful walk across Mynydd Lluast with glorious mountain views to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. 

We climb gradually from Craig Cefn Parc to ‘Death Ray’ Mathews’ bungalow before returning via fields and country lanes.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The New Inn to enjoy a well-earned refreshment!

A walk in the waterfall area around Pontneddfechan.

 

We will follow part of the Elidir Trail on the Afon Nedd Fechan (the lesser of the two branches of the River Neath).

The first section is a very easy former tram road for about the first mile to Pwll Du ar Burddin. There are boards illustrating the legend of Elidir and his tragic story, a sort of Welsh Romeo and Juliet.

We then will go left to take a look at Sgwd Gwladys which is one of the more picturesque falls.

Leaving the river at this point, we ascend the steep hill on a long forest walk (Coed y Rhaiadr).

N.B. This is a fairly strenuous ascent but we will have frequent stops to get our breath as we climb out of the valley.

There are four or five stiles in this section and later some boardwalks, not in brilliant condition, so take care.

After a short stretch of what must be the quietest metalled road in the world, we descend back to the river at the picnic area of Pont Melin Fach and have lunch.

The path back to the start has deteriorated but remains massively popular on sunny days.

All the way down the river to our left there are some spectacular named waterfalls en route back to Pwll Du ar Burddin.

We then rejoin our original route and finish along the easy track back to Pontneddfechan.

Social after walk:

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

Here you can also have a meal if you like.

This walk will include Court Colman Manor, plus the villages of Laleston, Merthyr Mawr and Tythegston.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the nearby club.

We will walk around the park looking at the history and beauty of the largest park in Swansea. 

This walk will be approximately 2 hours.

We’ll start with a short walk of just under two miles to the lookout point to see the incredible view of Worms Head.

We then return by a truly ‘Vile’ way to the start.

(Vile being the name for the rare medieval field system!).

If you don’t feel up to the whole walk, join Helen just for this lovely 2-mile section.

Just after midday, we’ll start the second part of the walk, 4 miles to Hillend and back.

(N.B. Anybody just wanting to do the second section to Hillend can meet us in the Rhosili car park about 12 p.m.)

We’ll then walk along the magnificent beach to Hillend.  After a break, we’ll return via the lower path at the bottom of Rhosili Down, passing behind the old vicarage.

 

See photographs of Helen’s previous walk at Rhosili

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_09_02/2023_09_02-rhosili-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk

Afterwards we will go for refreshments to the Worms Head Hotel.

A walk from the Crai Reservoir area over quiet open moorland to Fan Bwlch Chwyth.  Fine views over the Carmarthen Fans and Forest Fawr areas.

We will walk along sections of old tramways and a minor road but the majority of the walk will be on rough tracks with a difficult section of steep, wet tussocks grass to negotiate.

N.B. This can be a bleak area in poor weather so the appropriate equipment, boots and clothing will be needed.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Ancient Briton in Pen y Cae.

A walk onto Kilvey Hill with wonderful views across Swansea Bay.

Starting at Sainsbury’s café, we will walk past the old docks of SA1 then cross Fabian Way.

We will then walk through Danygraig and begin the ascent of Kilvey Hill.

On a clear day, there are lovely views over Swansea.  As we make our slow-paced walk up the hill to the Television transmitter mast, the views we will see are superb!!

We’ll stop for lunch at the top then make our way downhill through woodland to Foxhole Road.

Crossing the busy A4217, we’ll join the Active Travel Path and head south for our return to Sainsbury’s.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Queen’s Hotel.

A walk starting in daylight then as the light levels fall, we’ll switch on our torches and enjoy a walk in the dark - in the safety of a group. 

Come along and experience a different type of fun walk!

We will leave Ynystawe Park and cross the River Tawe then head along the cycle track to the village of Glais.

We will follow another cycle track to Clydach Mond where we join the canal path back to Ynystawe.

N.B.  Don’t forget your torch!

 

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Millers Arms.

Leaving the car park, we will take a loop through fields to the village of Merthyr Mawr.

We then continue to Ogmore Castle where we’ll have an early coffee break. From there, we’ll ascend the hill, skirting the golf course en route to St. Brides Major.

Having gone through the village, we’ll descend to Dunraven Bay (lunch stop) and return via the Heritage Coast Path.

N.B. We will be passing through livestock so the walk is unsuitable for dogs.

Social after walk:

Afterwards we will visit a local hostelry.

Walk part of the Mumbles Way without its head and tail!

A circular walk through the hinterland of Swansea Bay from Blackpill to Mumbles, connecting green spaces and encountering places of historical interest.

An urban walk along prepared paths, along some roads, with occasional hills.

We will stop for a short coffee break and a lunch break, please bring your own munchies!

See photographs of the previous walk on The Mumbles Way.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_08_20/2022_08_20-mumbles-way-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk

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

We’ll head South along the Coast Path with wonderful views across Carmarthen Bay to Tenby and Caldey Island.

Turning inland to Pengay Farm, we’ll head North via Broadlay before returning along the beach.

Social after walk:

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