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Dinefwr Group

We are the Ramblers group for eastern Carmarthenshire. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Join us for a chance to explore the picturesque Swiss Valley with its historic reservoirs, and well marked trails. It's a perfect mix of heritage and nature.

We will be following the pretty reservoir footpaths through woods teaming with wildlife and spring blooms, to pick up a short section of St Illtyd's Walk long distance path. This takes us up and out of the valley, across open countryside and farms before descending into the village of Furnace. Here we will be visiting the historic house and gardens of Parc Howard where we can take advantage of facilities and refreshments before returning to the valley a final time to join the disused railway path back to the reservoir and car park.

Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
289.9m / 951ft
Type:
circular

The walk is mainly on dry and level paths. There is a short steep climb out of the valley along a quiet road and a steep descent onto the path into Furness. There are steps up through Parc Howard towards the main house. There are no stiles.

May be suitable for dogs. Contact Walkleader.

Contact Walkleader to attend this walk

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SN 63341 22582
Nearest postcode:
SA19 6LE
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amber.himself.dupe
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Llandeilo rail station car park (free)

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 52109 03308
Nearest postcode:
SA14 8EJ
what3words:
interview.toasters.snares
Start time:
10:30 am

Car Park off A4767 for Lower Reservoir

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking