A Gower walk may be on our doorstep but heading inland for a change to Gower Walking brought us to Coelbren, near the Upper Swansea Valley. Here we met up with Cynon Valley Ramblers for another of our joint walks which always promise a good day out. About seventy of us set off from Price's Arms on St David's Day, an important date in the Welsh calendar. St David is the patron saint of Wales but not many people know that St Patrick was also born nearby. We went to a stone commemorating his birthplace before setting off for a large Roman Fort which marked the point where we joined the ancient Roman road, Sarn Helen. Circling around back towards Coelbren, we made our way to the famous Henrhyd Waterfall, now in the care of the National Trust. Ascending the steep valley, we emerged onto the road to Coelbren then diverted off onto an old tramway which brought us back to the start. We'd parked by Price's Arms where we had 'Chicken in the Basket' and a Welsh themed quiz. Everyone enjoyed themselves and our thanks go to Cynon Valley for organising it.
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