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A valley and forest walk with 456 metres of ascent, covering Mynydd Pen-Rhys and Mynydd Nant-y-bar.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.
 

A lovely walk with great views. 

We climb onto Llanmadoc Hill and proceed to Broughton.

The return will be via Whiteford and the Wales Coast Path. 

N.B. One ascent onto the hill at the start and a descent at end, on coast path.
Stiles:  There are no stiles on this walk

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the local café or Britannia Inn.
 

We’ll start our walk in the village of Newton. 

From Beach Road, we will be passing old cottages, parks and lakes then using the cycle path to walk down to the beach at Rest Bay, Porthcawl.

Here, we join the Wales Coast Path, walking back along Rest Bay Beach towards the centre of Porthcawl where there will be public toilets available.

We then pass the Lighthouse and the beach at Sandy Bay before returning to Beach Road via Trecco Bay.

Terrain: This is a flat urban walk but proper walking shoes are needed as we are walking along uneven surfaces. 
Toilets: Available at Rest Bay and in Porthcawl

See Gerti’s previous walk in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2021/2021_10_16/2021_10_16-porthcawl-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Jolly Sailor.
 

Description: 
Farmland and forest walk between Swansea and Neath Valleys and along part of Sarn Helen.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for at a venue to be agreed.
 

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 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.).

We’ll walk through Llandeilo into Dinefwr Park, making our way through the parkland.  

We may see the famous White Park Cattle and in the distance, the mansion of the Lords of Dynevor, now owned by the National Trust.
 
The paths through the parkland will lead us towards Castle Wood (Coed y Castell), owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. 

This woodland will be full of Bluebells, so bring your camera.
 

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 ancient Dinefwr Castle.  From this high vantage point, we will have great views along the Towy Valley. 

We’ll descend to the abandoned old church of Llandyfeisant then ascend through more Bluebell woodland to reach Penlan Park.  Here we will have great views over the town and surrounding hills.

Social after walk
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The White Horse Inn.
 

A loop around Cefn Bryn taking in views to the north and south. 

We’ll visit Arthur’s Stone and talk about how this spectacular landscape has evolved.

Social after walk: 
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The King Arthur.
 

Join Clive for a walk in the Llansamlet area.

Sunset is at 8:51 p.m.

See photos of Clive’s previous walk in this area.
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_08_04/2022_08_04-llansamlet-SWANSEA-WALK.php

A gentle stroll through Coed y Castell, adjacent to Dinefwr Park. 
(These woods are owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales).

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

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 8:51 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 walk in the wonderful Margam Park and adjacent area.  

We will be visiting a Monks’ bath, an old hillfort and a mine.

N.B. There will be a climb of approximately 50 steps.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we can go for refreshments to the Twelve Knights Pub.
 

Join Clive for a walk in the heart of the Lower Swansea Valley Project.

There are some trees down which we must get around but it is otherwise, a leisurely walk. The first mile of the walk will be taken slowly to pass these trees over which we will help anyone in difficulty.

It is not many years since there were NO trees growing in this area because it was the most polluted piece of land in Europe. 

The various chemical works in the valley closed down, the last one being the Swansea Vale Lead Works.

Following the departure of this industry, the City of Swansea (then still a town) set about trying to reclaim the land for leisure. They planted evergreen trees down the valley from the start point of our walk to the summit of Kilvey Hill. 

The hill is familiar to us but the valley woodland they planted is less often walked because there are few formal footpaths through it.

Our woodland walk takes us through woodland on both sides of the Llansamlet bypass, following attractive woodland paths which eventually emerge at Pluck Lake near Morrisons.

We make our way back along the riverbank of the Tawe, into the industrial estate but through a forested lane and then back to the start via the Fendrod Lake.

Members will find it surprising how we manage to avoid both housing and industry in such a heavily industrialised setting.

Toilets: In the pub afterwards
Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk
Terrain: There may be some fallen trees to cross.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments the Colliers’ Arms
 

This lovely circular walk will begin through the sand dune system of the Nature Reserve before reaching the coastal Haul Road from where we will see the extensive beach of Kenfig Sands.

We then turn east and follow the Wales Coast Path to the spot where in 1947 the Mumbles Lifeboat came to rest on its Ill-fated attempt to rescue the crew of the Samtampa. We will see the Marble memorial plaque where the Lifeboat came to rest.
N.B. The visit to the memorial will involve walking across the rocky foreshore.

We then continue past Rest Bay to Lock's Common from where we will head east to Nottage Court. 

Moor Lane will take us to Parc Newydd Farm before we turn south-west to the historic Sker House.

Turning northward, we make our way across the Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club to the nature reserve visitors' centre.  

Toilets: Available at Nature Reserve Centre and Rest Bay
 

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Prince of Wales Pub.
 

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 8:53 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.

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

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

We will explore the lovely area around the seaside village of Port Eynon. 

We will pass the Salt House and Overton Mere. The route includes part of the coast path.

Toilets: Public Toilets at the car park
Stiles: There is one stile
Terrain: There are a couple of short, steepish ascents and descents, so you may wish to bring a walking pole.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we can enjoy refreshments at one of the beach cafés
 

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.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Ship Inn.
 

This is a moderate circular walk with lovely views of the valley.  

The walk starts with a mile of walking on tarmac before we go onto grass/ peat bogs.

N.B. A good level of fitness is required.

We will pass:
•    Water filter beds
•    Old mine workings
•    A listed sheep pen
•    Old railway sidings

Terrain: We will cross a few streams then continue mainly on gravel paths. 
Stiles: There are stiles and gates to tackle.
Toilets:  There are no toilets on the walk

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Colliers (if open)
 

An interesting & unusual walk over the reclaimed Open-Cast mining site at Tairgwaith. 

We will visit and circumnavigate the newly developed Water Sports Lake, with glorious mountain scenery throughout.

Terrain: There are ups and downs with some uneven ground which can be muddy.
Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk.
Toilets: At end of the walk in the pub.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Cwmgorse Rugby Club
 

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

Sunset is at 9:28 p.m.

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).
 

Description: A circular walk from Horton to Overton Cliff and around the coast to Port Eynon.

As well as fabulous views, points of interest include:

• evidence of how the sea level has changed
• a walled sea cave once used by smugglers
• evidence of one thriving industry
• the remains of a sunken forest.

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The King Arthur in Reynoldston

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

Onward to Ogmore Castle where we’ll have an early coffee break. 

From there, we’ll ascend the hill, skirting the golf course on 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.

Social after walk:
Afterwards attend a local hostelry.
 

A forest and hill walk between Neath and Afan Valleys.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.
 

Join Lucy for a midsummer walk around the lake and surrounding area.

See one of Lucy’s previous walks around the area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2024/2024_06_20/2024_06_20-fendrod-SWANSEA-WALK.php

 

Social after walk:

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

We’ll walk through the Marina then make our way along the promenade as far as The Secret Bar opposite St. Helen’s Ground, enjoying the views across the bay as we go.

We will then start the return journey along the beach before heading inland to visit the 21st Century Park named after Amy Dillwyn.

We’ll then make our way back to the River Tawe where the walk will end.

See one of Lucy’s previous walks in this area

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2024/2024_06_11__002/2024_06_11-marina-SWANSEA-WALK.php

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to River House.

A walk that will take us through waterfall country.

We will visit Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall, Dinas Rock and the old Silica Mines.

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

The walk takes us through some woodland then cross Faerdre to Upper Forge.

We then head south to pass the cascade of the River Clydach before returning to the Swansea Canal.

See one of Lucy’s previous walks along the canal.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_06_09/2022_06_09-clydach-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Millers Arms
(on-street parking or use parking area behind the pub).

A walk around the park, taking in the remains of Gnoll House, the formal gardens, as well as wood carvings and cascades.

Toilets: At the visitor centre near the car park

A walk to the summit of Fan Nedd via Sarn Helen.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.