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Leader: Mike Clarke

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Pontardawe - Gellionen - Trebanos

A varied and beautiful Autumnal Walk. 

This will include:

  • The Upper Clydach River
  • Trebanos Woods
  • Mynydd Gellionen
  • Swansea Canal

There will be (as usual) two stops, one for coffee followed by a stop for our picnic lunch.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gwachel (Pontardawe Inn).

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: David Kealaher

Start:

Mynydd Drumau

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 a local hostelry.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
9.0 miles
Leaders: Christine Roberts & Ruth Stephens

Start:

A Gentle Walk along the Foreshore (An Introduction to walking with us)

An easier walk of about an hour or so, starting from the Woodman Inn and walking along the beach as far as Brynmill Lane.

Our return will be along the promenade to Blackpill.

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

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Junction Cafe.

(Some of us may have a meal there).

It will be another great day out with Chris and Ruth!

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clarke

Start:

Mynydd Gwrhyd

A stimulating walk across the northern half of Mynydd Gwrhyd.

We will walk towards the lake at Tairgwaith (former) opencast mining site.

We can expect magnificent Mountain Views in all directions!

Join Mike for another great and accessible walk with lovely views.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Travellers’ Well pub (Rhyd y Fro).

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Newton, Clyne and Upper Killay

A route discovered during the Covid lockdown period. Local scenery around West Swansea with panoramic views, weather permitting.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
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Remembrance Walk

Rough hill walk to visit two World War 2 aircraft crash sites in Upper Swansea Valley.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clinch

Start:

Gower North to South - From Three Crosses

Starting in Three Crosses, we’ll walk across the common to Upper Killay.

Then across Clyne Golf Course and return via the Clyne Valley and part of the Gower Way.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Poundffald.

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.0 miles
Leader: Christine Rees

Start:

Copper Quarter

A walk that explores the history of Swansea along the River Tawe corridor from the Morfa Copperworks area.

We’ll walk to the end of the recently restored West Pier for views over Swansea Bay then return northward on well-surfaced paths. 

(There will be some steps to ascend/descend on the way).

See photographs of one of Christine’s previous walks in this area.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2023/2023_01_07/2023_01_07-white-rock-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:

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

Group:
Swansea Group
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles