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We will walk past old mining history, on the site of the old Graig Merthyr colliery.

An incline takes us to Maggie's Twr, where we will be on an exposed hill top with panoramic views.

We then descend back to mining relics.

Terrain: There will be some ups and downs but on good paths.
Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Buck Inn at Pontlliw.
 

Enjoy a walk through Crynant Forest.  

There will be a steep, rough ascent/descent at the start/finish but we’ll have great views of the Black Mountain, walking mostly on forestry tracks. 

The walk includes a short introduction to some lovable bloodhounds!

See more photographs of a previous walk in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_01_28/2023_01_28-crynant-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Toilets: At the kennels and afterwards in the pub
Stiles:  There are no stiles on this walk
Terrain: Forestry tracks and some rough, rocky ground

Social after walk
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gradon Country Pub.
 

Join Clive for a lovely walk along the Tennant Canal towpath and through Crymlyn Burrows.

We’ll begin by walking along the pavement of Fabian Way and into the hidden urban section of Elba Crescent.

Crossing the A483 to visit the Bay Campus of Swansea University, from where we can look out across Swansea Bay, we’ll enter the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of Crymlyn Burrows.

We’ll then head for Jersey Marine and join the Tennant Canal.  This will take us west through countryside until we arrive back at our starting point again.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Mile End Pub.
 

A forest and farmland linear walk between rail stations on the Heart of Wales Line.

 

N.B. CHECK TRAIN TIMES THE DAY BEFORE AND BRING TRAIN FARE

 

We will return from Llanwrtyd Wells on the 18:36 train.
 

A circular walk from Underhill car park to Mumbles. 

We will be visiting All Saints Church for a talk on the history of the church, the window dedicated to the Samtampa wreck and the Roman remains the church was built on.

Please contact Joanna or Mike to register as numbers are limited.

From the main road, we will cross by Swiss Cottage and proceed up a lane.

We will join the Bridle path which winds gradually up onto the top of Drumau Mountain.  Here we will see Careg Bica, the ancient Standing Stone.

We will follow the ridge over to the Trig Point where commanding views can be seen over the Neath Valley.

The walk will then descend through woodland paths to return to the start point.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Loft Bar, Glyn Clydach Hotel.

Starting from the Angel Inn, we’ll take the road to Dinas Rock, then take the well-used path towards Sgwd yr Eira.

Walking behind the waterfall, we’ll climb the steep path and continue along the popular path to Porth yr Ogof.

We’ll return via the beautiful Nedd Fechan Valley.

Along the way I’ll give some pointers about how this spectacular landscape has evolved.

Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk

Toilets: In Pontneddfechan at start

Terrain: Please note, that although listed as moderate, there is one very steep, stepped climb.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Angel Inn

A walk across the Llangennith Burrows to visit the island of Burry Holms and Blue Pool on the north-west coast of Gower.

The Burrows are where Billy Butlin in the1950s would have built a concrete holiday park.  Luckily for us the plans never came to fruition so we can enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Reaching the beach, we’ll turn north to Burry Holms where at low tide we can visit the remains of the early Christian Church and explore the rest of the island.

We’ll then make our way to Broughton - and tide permitting, walk along the beach to Blue Pool before returning to the start.

Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk.

Toilets: At the end of the walk in the pub.

Terrain: Sandy/grass covered hard surfaces, pebbles, beach and limestone surfaces.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The King’s Head in Llangennith.

A walk through the nature reserve of Oxwich Bay and return along the seashore.

Stiles: There are no stiles

Toilets: Available at start

Social after walk:

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

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.
 

We will circumnavigate Mynydd Gellionen with an additional spur to Craig yr Allt.

We’ll visit the 17th Century Dissenters’ Chapel with magnificent mountain and valley views throughout.

We’ll stop somewhere en route for a coffee break.

Stiles: There is one stile.

Toilets: In the pub after the walk.

Terrain: Open moorland and fields.  Uneven ground in places.

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Gwachel in Pontardawe.

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.

This delightful circular walk takes us through parkland, woodland, along a beach and up to an old castle high on a hill. Spectacular views. 

Social after the walk
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Gower Inn.
 

A varied, circular walk from Llanharan along farm tracks, through woodland, fields and along a section of the Taff Ely Ridgeway.

If the weather allows, we’ll enjoy spectacular views over the Vale of Glamorgan and the Bristol Channel.

Stiles: There will be many stiles on this walk

Toilets: At the Railway Station

Terrain: Please note, that although listed as moderate, there are two climbs with a total ascent of 414m. Stiles are not dog-friendly and there will be livestock in some of the fields, making it unsuitable for dogs.

Social after walk:

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

A circular walk along Rhosili Down towards Llangennith, stopping at Hillend.

From the top of Rhosili Down, we can expect a wonderful panorama over Worms Head and Gower.  

There will be 360-degree views and on a clear day, we can see Tenby and Lundy across the water.

Lunch will be at Hillend where there are refreshments and toilets.

We will return to the car park via the lower path at the base of Rhosili Down.

N.B. The walk will be muddy in places.  
There are two small ascents (at beginning and end of walk).

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Worms Head Hotel.
 

A walk along the inland section of the Wales Coast Path to Penclawdd.  Fine views over Loughor Estuary from the hills over which the coast path travels.

The coast path then joins the Active Travel Path to Penclawdd.

Here we can stop where you can buy Fish and Chips to eat while looking out across the estuary or have an ice-cream in GG’s Gelateria.

The walk one-way is about 3.5 miles so those not wishing to walk back could catch the bus from Penclawdd to Gowerton.  

The rest of us will retrace our route back to the start.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Farmers Arms in Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd. 
 

This is a 5-hour circular walk visiting 3 bridges, some of which have been constructed by our wonderful path volunteers

Starting from Southgate car park, we will walk along the coastal path to the stepping stones and visit the first bridge over the river into Three Cliffs by Parkmill.

We will then walk over to Bishopston Valley and cross the bridge over Bishopston River and the head up to the cliff and back over the second bridge at Pwlldu Beach.

From here, we will return along the coastal path to Southgate car park. 

A lovely walk with history that will takes us on the outskirts of Porthcawl.

We will pass through the village of Nottage and circle around to the mansion that gave rise to the story of the Maid of Sker.

We then join the Wales Coast Path and walk out onto the foreshore.

Here we will see the Marble memorial plaque which marks the spot where in 1947 the Mumbles Lifeboat came to rest on its Ill-fated attempt to rescue the crew of the Samtampa.

The Samtampa had got into difficulties in a heavy storm.  All eight members of the Lifeboat crew were lost.

Our return to Rest Bay will be along the Wales Coast Path, passing the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.  You can see a video of the coast path with Sker House in the distance from the Golf Club Home page

https://www.royalporthcawl.com/

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Prince of Wales Pub 
(on the way back via Nottage and Kenfig).

A relatively easy walk in the Brecon Beacons with one gentle climb up to the trig point.

From the Visitor Centre, we cross Mynydd Illtud, with stunning mountain views in all directions.

We will have a short coffee stop, taking in the views from Allt Lom.

Then we make our way to the trig point at Twyn y Gaer for lunch.
From there we will be overlooking the beautiful Usk Valley.

See Mike’s previous walk in this area
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_07_09/2022_07_09-Libanus-SWANSEA-WALK.php

From Cwm Ivy, we'll drop down the hill to the nature reserve.

We’ll walk along the beach towards the lighthouse.
(N.B. We will not be visiting the lighthouse). 

The return journey will take us inland and back to Cwm Ivy.

Social after walk
Afterwards we will go for refreshments to the Britannia Inn.
 

We begin from the riverside Forestry Car Park at Blaen Llia in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog.

Our route follows part of The Beacons Way, a long-distance path through beautiful countryside.

We’ll join Sarn Helen, (an ancient Roman Road used by the Roman Legions) where we will pass the monolith of Maen Madoc.

We then descend to the attractive riverside of Nedd Fechan where we can keep our feet dry by crossing on the footbridge and stopping for lunch.

Passing by the farm at Blaen Nedd Isaf, we begin a steep climb which we will do at a gentle pace. The climb is well worth the effort as we have views across open country as we ascend onto Carnau Gwynion.  

Here we will pass through a fantastic area of shake holes and twisted rock formations that are an absolute delight.

We then follow a bridleway path which descends back to the road, a short distance from the car park.

Stiles: There are no stiles on the walk
Toilets: Public toilets at Pontneddfechan before the walk
Terrain: Open countryside with some rough sections underfoot

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The White Horse in Pontneddfechan.