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Leaders: Chris Roberts and Ruth Stephens

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The Promenade to the Marina (A Gentle Midweek Walk)

Description: A flat, easy walk of just over an hour, starting from the Civic Centre.

If you prefer a short stroll rather than a longer walk, come and support Chris and Ruth on a level walk by the sea.

We will walk eastwards along the promenade with views of Swansea Bay.

When we cross the barrage over the River Tawe, there is a good chance we will see Cormorants drying their wings as they sit on and around the edge of the barrage.

The walk continues alongside the Prince of Wales Dock, passing the historic Norwegian Church.

Our return to Civic Centre will cross the sail bridge and pass by the National Waterfront Museum with its floating exhibits.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Coastline Café in the Civic Centre.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
3.0 miles
Leader: Clive Rees

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Briton Ferry

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.

Social after walk

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

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clarke

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Swansea Canal

A level, easy, two-stage walk.

You can do just 2 miles or after that, continue for an extra mile.

Stage 1: (2-miles)

We walk to Pontardawe along the canal & River Tawe then return to Trebanos.

Stage 2: (1-mile)

For those wishing to walk a little further, we will continue down the canal to Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach, returning once again along the canal towpath to the parking area.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the new Pavilion Café in Coed Gwilym Parc.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.0 miles
Leader: Paul Arnold

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Cancelled: Cwmrhydyceirw to Clydach

A walk via urban sprawl, a river, a canal, some woodlands and a park!

Most of the route will be on tarmac surface except through the woodlands. 

Social after walk:

Afterward, we’ll go for some refreshments at “The Deer’s Leap”

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Dave Stephens

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Parks & Foreshore

From the Guildhall, we’ll walk along the beach to Blackpill. 

We’ll then cross Ashleigh Road Playing Fields to enter Singleton and Brynmill Parks.

Social after walk: Afterwards we’ll go for refreshments to the Bay View Hotel.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Roger Brown

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Discovering Penllergare Woods

We will explore Penllergare Valley Woods. Roger will lead us on some of the various paths that he helps to maintain as a volunteer in the woods.

We’ll visit Llewellyn Bridge, the waterfall then we will ascend to highest point for views over Fforestfach and woodland.

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Old Inn at Penllergaer (Opposite the Petrol Station).

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Peter Jones

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Peter’s Birthday Walk: Penllergaer Forest, Felindre and Llangyfelach

Join Peter on his birthday for a walk from Penllergare, through Penllergaer Forest, north of the M4, following a woodland path which eventually will lead us to the site of the old Felindre Steelworks.

We’ll head to Llangyfelach Church then return along the A48 to Penllergare.

Social after walk

Afterwards to celebrate Peter’s Birthday, we’ll go for refreshments to the Old Inn at Penllergaer.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Paul Arnold

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Explore Morriston’s open spaces and built-up areas

A walk from Felindre Park & Ride facility, passing through open areas on the edge of Morriston leading to Morriston Park.

We’ll return to the start via Bryntywod.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we’ll go for some refreshments to ‘The Plough and Harrow’ Llangyfelach.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Dave Stephens

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West Cross, Rotherslade and Mumbles

A walk that will take us through Norton, Oystermouth Cemetery, Rotherslade and the coast path to Mumbles.

We’ll return along the foreshore to West Cross.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we’ll go for refreshments to the West Cross Inn.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Morag Eddyshaw

Start:

Bishopston, Murton and the coastal path

A varied walk with some good views, including part of the coastal path, woodland areas and some lanes (which could be muddy in places).

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Plough and Harrow in Murton.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Paul Arnold

Start:

Cwmrhydyceirw to Clydach

A walk via urban sprawl, a river, a canal, some woodlands and a park!

Most of the route will be on tarmac surface except through the woodlands. 

Social after walk:

Afterward, we’ll go for some refreshments at “The Deer’s Leap”

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Roger Brown

Start:

Newton to Caswell

We’ll walk through quiet lanes to Caswell. 

After a stop in Caswell for lunch, we will walk up the valley of Bishop’s Wood to the Round House.

We will return to Newton via a path we haven’t before used.

Social after the walk

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

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clarke

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Cwm Dulais

A beautiful & stimulating walk around the Dulais Valley with glorious views in all directions (and two stops for tea/coffee & lunch).

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Buck Inn at Pontlliw.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Roger Brown

Start:

Parc Slip Nature Reserve

This walk in Parc Slip Nature Reserve will include a visit to the memorial for the mining disaster that occurred on 26th August 1892 when 112 miners died during an explosion underground. 

The area has been reclaimed as a nature reserve with little now to remind us of the industrial heritage here. 

We’ll view the historic Ironworks from the perimeter fence as there is no longer access to the site.

Social after the walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Athletics Club.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles