Sat 6 August 2022 11:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:30 approx.)
Llangennith and Rhosili
Starts at 11:00: Llangennith: Hillend: Caravan Site Car Park (£5.00 to park) | What3Words: fumes.repelled.events | GPS: 51.5945, -4.2914 (SA3 1JH, SS413908)
A walk from Hillend along the ancient solifluction bench and past the haunted old rectory towards Rhosili.
In Rhosili we can visit the incredible display of Sunflowers and have lunch before the return journey.
We will return by ascending to the top of Rhosili Down for fantastic views over Worm’s Head and Gower/
Also, if it is clear, views across the sea to Tenby and Caldey Island. We’ll see the remains of the WWII radar station on the way.
Social after walk
Afterwards we will go for refreshments to the King’s Head in Llangennith.
There are two short ascents and one steep descent so walking poles are recommended. Path may be a bit muddy.
There are toilets in Hillend and Rhosili.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 15:30
Contact: Rosemarie Cousins, 07984-423183
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Moor, heath, Village, Open country, Hill, Farmland, Coast
Special status: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Facilities: Toilet
Sun 7 August 2022 10:15 - 10 miles/16.1 km - Strenuous (Finishes 17:00 approx.)
Penybont Forest
Starts at 10:15: Llanwrtyd to Abergwesyn road: White Bridge car park | What3Words: caller.picturing.trailing | GPS: 52.1432, -3.6723 (LD5 4TN, SN856507)
Meet at 09:00: Cross Hands: B&M car park | What3Words: leathers.spreads.punchy | GPS: 51.7980, -4.0852 (SA14 6SY, SN562130)
A forest and hill walk between Llanwrtyd and Abergwesyn.
Travelling to the meeting point/start point
Please note that Ironman takes place 7th August. Some roads in Gower and Swansea will be closed.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 17:00
Contact: Tim Gronow, 07710-231630
Surroundings: Hill, Woodland
Tue 9 August 2022 18:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate (Finishes 20:45 approx.)
A Summer Evening Walk: Langland
Starts at 18:30: Langland: Higher Lane |What3Words: handsets.similar.resolved |
GPS: 51.5702, -4.0060 |
(SA3 4NS, SS610876)
An evening walk following coastal access paths and a cliff top path at Langland Golf Course.
We’ll also try out the newly upgraded section of The Wales Coast Path constructed east of Langland to divert the path away from the eroding cliff edge.
Sunset is at 8.50 p.m.
Social after walk
Afterwards we can go for refreshments to a local hostelry.
Directions: From Oystermouth, ascend Newton Road and turn left at the lights by Oystermouth School. Continue uphill then turn left into Higher Lane when the road begins a long right-hand bend. Park about 200 yards from the junction.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 20:45
Contact: Andrew Morgan, 07719-409504, andrew.rmorgan@hotmail.co.uk
Strands: A Summer Evening Walk
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Hill, City, town, Coast
Special status: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Wed 10 August 2022 10:15 - 9 miles/14.5 km - Moderate (Finishes 16:15 approx.)
Laugharne and Llandawg
Starts at 10:15: Laugharne: Foreshore Car Park beneath Castle (Charge) | What3Words: scans.contents.weeknight |
GPS: 51.7690, -4.4628 (SA33 4SY, SN301106)
Meet at 09:30: Cross Hands: B&M Car Park (Free) To share cars to Laugharne | What3Words: removable.terminology.clotting | GPS: 51.7980, -4.0853 (SA14 6RG, SN563131)
A circular walk with farmland, estuary, woodlands, old churches and a castle,
The walk will include the writing shed and grave of Dylan Thomas.
Social after walk
There are several hostelries and a cafe near the car park where we can socialise after the walk.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 16:15
Contact: Huw Davies & Gary Evans, 01792-411952 (Huw Davies) or 07751-090755 (Gary Evans)
Surroundings: Hill, Farmland, City, town, Coast
Thu 11 August 2022 18:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Moderate (Finishes 21:15 approx.)
A Summer Evening Walk: Pwll to Burry Port: (A Nature Reserve and a Lighthouse)
Starts at 18:30: Pwll: Tramway Road (Alongside the football field near the Pavilion café) | What3Words: beyond.beans.critic |
GPS: 51.6865, -4.2082 | _____________________________________________________________ Directions: Cross the Loughor Bridge then at second roundabout, take B4304 to bypass Llanelli centre. Re-join A484 and head west to Pwll.
Pass the turning for the Pavilion Café and descend the next left into Tramway Road just before the pedestrian crossing. (SA15 4BA, SN474009)
Join Jane as she takes us on a lovely walk from Pwll to visit the Millennium Coastal Path 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.
Our return journey will include a lovely stroll on Burry Port Beach.
Social after walk
Afterwards we will go for refreshments to a the Bryngwyn Pub in Pwll.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 21:15
Contact: Jane Fisher, 07938-028755
Strands: A Summer Evening Walk
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Woodland, City, town, Coast, Lake, pond, reservoir
Special status: Nature designation (SSSIs, Nature Reserves etc), Conservation Area
Sat 13 August 2022 10:45 - 7 miles/11.3 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:45 approx.)
Coach Trip: Stackpole and Bosherston
Starts at 10:45: Stackpole Quay (SA71 5LS, SR992957)
Meet at 09:00: Coach (must be pre-booked) from between Guildhall and Victoria Park (SA1 4NP, SS642923)
A linear walk in Pembrokeshire following part of the Wales Coast Path (now celebrating its 10th anniversary) then heading inland to explore the estate. We’ll see Lily ponds then finish in the village of Bosherston.
Starting in Stackpole Quay, we’ll make our way to Barafundle Bay, often voted the best beach in Britain (the judges obviously don’t know Gower!).
On the cliffs of Stackpole Head, we may find the seabirds that have been nesting all summer. On the land behind, we may be lucky to come across rare Choughs.
We’ll head inland to explore Stackpole Estate and see the man-made Bosherston Lakes. We’ll discover what remains of the magnificent mansion that Lord Nelson visited just before Trafalgar.
Our lunch stop will be in Stackpole Walled Garden where there is a café and shop selling local produce.
After lunch, we’ll head south, following the lake until we reach the main ‘Lily Pond’ section of the lakes. We then make our way to Bosherston Village where the coach will meet us.
Toilets
Stackpole Quay, Walled Garden and Bosherston
Social after walk
Afterwards, we’ll go for refreshments to The St. Govan’s Inn.
Coach Details:
The subsidised cost will be £15.00 and will be non-refundable.
We will pick up the coach at the Guildhall at 9.15 a.m. The journey will take approx.1 hr. 30 mins.
We expect to leave Bosherston Village about 5.00 p.m.
Booking will close on 31st July.
Contact Lynne Esson 01792-845845 / 07754-435221 / lynne.esson@btinternet.com to secure your seat on the coach.
Cheques payable to: Swansea Ramblers Social Fund and sent to Lynne Esson, 24 Lucas Road, Glais, Swansea SA7 9EU
Group: Swansea
Linear walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 15:45
Contact: Andrew Morgan, 07719-409504, andrew.rmorgan@hotmail.co.uk
Surroundings: Village, Marsh, Farmland, Woodland, Park, green space, Coast, Lake, pond, reservoir
Theme: Wildlife, nature, History, heritage, Architecture
Special status: Historic park/garden
Facilities: Refreshments, Toilet
Thu 18 August 2022 18:00 - 5 miles/8.1 km - Moderate (Finishes 20:45 approx.)
A Summer Evening Walk: Crynant Forest
Starts at 18:00: Crynant: Ty Cornel Kennels | What3Words: filled.phantom.backtrack | GPS: 51.7514, -3.7597 (SA10 8PR, SN786073)
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!
Directions:
Drive through Crynant on A4109 and take the road marked Ystradgynlais.
You will reach an area of common land.
Take the SECOND left turn (which is unmarked), along a rough track.
On the left (opposite is the rifle range) is a set of double gates leading into the Banwen Miners’ Bloodhounds Kennels. Park there.
(You can use the Ramblers App to navigate to this walk)
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 20:45
Contact: Clive Rees, 07969-378750
Strands: A Summer Evening Walk
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Village, Farmland, Woodland
Sat 20 August 2022 11:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Leisurely (Finishes 14:45 approx.)
Part of Mumbles Way
Starts at 11:00: Blackpill: Clyne Gardens: Lower entrance gates, (just up from Woodman) | What3Words: stress.moon.palace | GPS: 51.5962, -3.9976 (SA3 5BS, SS617904)
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.
Parking: Blackpill Pay and Display car park (Very limited parking now at Woodman. The pub pay & display has now been replaced by a licence plate registration system for customers only).
Public Transport: Buses 2/2a/2b/2c/3/3a stop at Blackpill Lido, (travelling from the Quadrant, heading to Mumbles).
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Local grade: Easy/Moderate
Estimated finish time: 14:45
Contact: Christine Rees, 01792-403547 or 07967-716568, crees50@hotmail.com
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Village, Woodland, Park, green space, Coast
Theme: Long distance path
Special status: Historic park/garden
Tue 30 August 2022 18:30 - 4 miles/6.4 km - Leisurely (Finishes 21:00 approx.)
A Summer Evening Walk: RSPB Clydach
Starts at 18:30: Craig-cefn-parc: RSPB Reserve Car Park | What3Words: rocky.burglars.clenching |
GPS: 51.7066, -3.9070 (SA6 5SU, SN683025)
A fascinating walk along the Lower Clydach River and through the woodlands of the RSPB Reserve.
Sunset is at 8.06 p.m.
Social after walk
Afterwards we will go for refreshments to The New Inn.
Directions: Head north on A4067 to Clydach then take the road to Craig-cefn-parc.
After passing the New Inn (on the right), bear left to cross the bridge and immediately turn right into the long narrow parking area.
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Local grade: Easy/Moderate
Estimated finish time: 21:00
Contact: Mike Clarke , 01792-843590 or 07837-411220
Strands: A Summer Evening Walk
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Village, Open country, Hill, Farmland, River, canal, Woodland
Sat 3 September 2022 11:00 - 6 miles/9.7 km - Moderate (Finishes 15:15 approx.)
Rhosili
Starts at 11:00: Rhosili: National Trust Car Park (charge for non-NT members) | What3Words: important.martini.unleashed |
GPS: 51.5690, -4.2897 (SA3 1PR, SS414880)
A walk along the beach to Llangennith then back over the top of Rhosili Down.
Social after walk
Afterwards we will go for refreshments to the Worms Head Hotel
Group: Swansea
Circular walk
Restriction: Public
Estimated finish time: 15:15
Contact: Helen Brice, 07779-060515
Suitability: Dog friendly
Surroundings: Moor, heath, Village, Coast
Special status: Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Facilities: Toilet