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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Ogmore Circular

17th November 2013

Leader: Jeff Francis




Jeff led us on a cold day with some showers from Ogmore Castle up onto the golf course.  We made our way to St Brides where we walked through the churchyard and onto the main road.

We stopped by the village pond to inspect the old water pump then had a refreshment stop. Some sat by the pond while others went for coffee and cakes in the Farmers Arms.  Heading down to Dunraven Bay, we explored the hidden walled garden and went to the Heritage Coast viewpoint before visiting the site of the demolished mansion.  We then made our way along the Wales Coast Path back to Ogmore as the rain set in again.



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Photographs



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Leader: Jeff Francis


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No We can't go for a pint yet!


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Ogmore Castle


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Cold Day


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St Bridget's at St Brides Major


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Monument in the churchyard


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Passing through to the village


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What's Zetta found?


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The village water pump


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There goes Walter for a cream cake!


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Heading south for Dunraven


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A few fields to cross


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Jeff crosses an old stone stile


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Enjoying the views


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Then into woodland


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The plaque in the walled Garden


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The ice house for the demolished mansion


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Glamorgan Heritage Coast


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Dramatic scenery


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Information about the mansion


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Walter inspects the only remaining part of the building


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Heading down to Dunraven Bay


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Incredible views


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Hope she doesn't fall in!


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All crossed safely


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Dunraven Bay


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Nearly back to the Pelican in her Piety for well earned refreshments





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2013
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