September

Sunday 1^st September			Cwm Irfon
Leader: Tim Gronow				10 miles
Tel: 07710-231630				Moderate/Strenuous
Description: A forest and farmland walk around Irfon Valley, near Llanwrtyd Wells.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
9.00 a.m.	Cross Hands: Heol Parc Mawr (near Leekes car park)
					GR:	SN	568 128
10.00 a.m.	Llanwrtyd Church LD5 4AD				GR:	SN	863 478

Wednesday 4^th September			Rhossili Circular
Leader: Breda Regan				8 miles
Tel: 01792-686317				Moderate
Description: From Rhossili church over Rhossili Down to Hillend. Then along the beach to Blue pool and Broughton returning along the bottom of Rhossili Down
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
10.00 a.m.	Rhossili Church Car Park (honesty box)				GR:	SS	417 881

Saturday 7^th September			Cribarth
Leader: Roger Brown				6 miles
Tel: 07977-144074				Moderate
Description: From the fountain in Craig-y-Nos Castle, we’ll head northwards then enter Craig-y-Nos Country Park. We’ll head down the valley then up to Cribarth, returning via a steep descent to car park.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
9.45 a.m.	Between Guildhall and Victoria Park				GR:	SS	643 923
11.00 a.m.	Craig-y-Nos: Country Park Car Park (charge)				GR:	SN	840 155

Sunday 8^th September			Afan Valley Joint with Gower Society
Leader: Bob Denley				11 miles
Tel: 01792-371248 (Mob: 07766-554480)				Strenuous
Description: Over hills and through woods north of Bryn including Afan Argoed and the beautiful Cwm Afan.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
9:00 a.m.	Between Guildhall and Victoria Park.				GR:	SS	643 923
9:45 a.m.	Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Picnic Area Car Park.				GR:	SS	800 942

Tuesday 10^th September			A Summer Evening Walk: Three Crosses
Leader: Sue Lyle				2.5 miles
Tel: 07817-656623				Easy
Description: Note the earlier start time. With the evenings drawing in, we’ll have a short walk in the Three crosses area. We begin at the Joiners Pub then cross over the road to the footpath that runs down into Pen-y-Wern Woods. We’ll walk alongside the golf course before turning left and up beside the river. We turn right onto Cefnstyle Road for a short distance before turning right to come back through fields to the golf course and the starting point. Afterwards we’ll go for refreshments at the Poundffald. Sunset is at 7.40 p.m.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
6.30 p.m.	Three Crosses: Joiners Road: Joiners Pub Car Park or nearby on-street parking				GR:	SS	570 944

Wednesday 11^th September	Path Maintenance Work Party
Co-ordinator: Steve Robson		Tel: 07758-468212
Description: On the 2^nd Wednesday of each month, We assist the City & County of Swansea to maintain footpaths by pruning & strimming vegetation, or doing work such as stile repairs and bridge building. All members are welcome to help, so if you are free today to assist us, please contact Steve to find out more information.

Wednesday 11^th September			Pennard Circular
Leader: Colin Warlow				6 miles
Tel: 07856-233312				Moderate
Description: Walk around the Golf course to Pennard Castle, then via the cliff top path to Pwlldu for lunch. Return to cars via Southgate car park. On this occasion, we won't be walking around Pwlldu Head.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
10.00 a.m.	Pennard: Golf Club car park				GR:	SS	549 881

Saturday 14^th September			Cwmcerdinen in Cwm Dulais (north of Felindre)
Leader: Linda Williams				6 miles
Tel: 07875-751352				Moderate
Description: Gail is unable to lead her walk so Linda has kindly agreed to lead it for her. A bit more testing than the usual Saturday walks but worth it for the views all round. We walk on moorland and up Twyn Tyle (we may see a Red Kite) then up the byway from the new flood defences.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
10.15 a.m.	Felindre: Park & Ride: Just off the M4 J46. Please SHARE cars as there is limited parking at the start of the walk
					GR:	SN	643 001
11.00 a.m.	Cwmcerdinen: Beside track up on right just before Glan-yr-Afon House
Directions: M4 J46 onto B4489 past Park & Ride. Continue through Felindre. Right fork and almost immediately, left fork signed Garnswllt. Steep uphill on narrow lane on Mynydd Pysgodlyn, steeply downhill then carefully park on right
					GR:	SN	637 062

Sunday 15^th September		Mynydd Myddfai: Through the Neolithic to the Mermaid’s Pool
Leader: John France			11 miles
Tel: 01792-547439 or 0771-9829106			Strenuous
Description: A walk through an ancient landscape to the source of the River Usk then on to Mermaid Pool. This will be a walk with splendid views! Please note that the weather can change suddenly, so equip yourself accordingly BUT If weather is inclement in the morning, check with the leader before travelling. Rough going.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
8.45 a.m.	Between Guildhall and Victoria Park			GR:	SS	643 923
10.00 a.m.	Pont-ar-Wysg Car Park
Directions: A4067 northwards up the Swansea Valley. About a mile above Dan-yr-Ogof Caves, take a left turn signed Trecastle. This road is scenic and narrow, ascending across moorland then descending through forest onto farmland. At a T-junction, turn left, signed Llanddeusant. After about 3 miles, pass through a wooded area. Just before a cattle grid, bridge and moorland, turn left into Pont-ar-Wysg Car Park.
				GR:	SN	820 271

Monday 16^th September		Margam Park Pulpit Walk One of a Series of Easier Walks with Friends
Leader: Richard Coombs			3 miles
Tel: 07422-534365			Easy/Moderate Estimated finish time: 12.30 p.m.
Description: We will enter the side of Margam Park and skirt around an old hill fort before climbing up to the pulpit where there should be good panoramic views. We will descend to return along the foot of the hill.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
10.00 a.m.	Margam Park: Fishing Lake Car Park.
Directions: Leave M4 at Junction 38 then take first left after roundabout signposted Margam Stones Museum. Take second left at right hand bend onto road to lake parking area. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BStLh8roaPx
				GR:	SS	802 864

Wednesday 18^th September			Foel Fynyddau
Leader: Richard Coombs				6 miles
Tel: 07422-534365				Moderate
Description: A walk from Pontrhydyfen, with a bit of a climb which we’ll take at a nice, easy pace. Great views from the top. Return via Cwmavon.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
10.00 a.m.	Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Car Park
Directions: M4: Jct. 40: Take A4107 then turn left on B4287. Car park is signposted from viaduct.
					GR:	SS	800 942

Saturday 21^st September			Pub Lunch Walk
Leader: Bob Denley				3 miles
Tel: 01792-371248				Easy
Description: A 15 minute slow climb over rough ground to the top of Cefn Bryn and then a gentle walk round taking in Arthur’s Stone and fine views. Join us after for a wide variety of food in the King Arthur.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
11.00 a.m.	Reynoldston: On road by King Arthur Hotel
					GR:	SS	482 899

Sunday 22^nd September N.B. Two Walks today			Port Eynon Joint with Gower Society
Leader: Bob Denley				11 miles
Tel: 01792-371248 (Mob: 07766-554480)				Strenuous
Description: A circular walk including the rocky coast, Gower hinterland and a path recovered by the work party! (A moderate walk marked strenuous due to the length.)
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
9:45 a.m.	Port Eynon: Just east of the Ship Inn				GR:	SS	468 853

Sunday 22^nd September N.B. Two Walks today		Abertillery: ‘The Guardian’: (The Six Bells Miners’ Memorial)
Leader: Gail Allen			7.5 miles
Tel: 01792-469232			Moderate
Description: We’ll start at the 12 metre high, commemorative steel statue of a miner, called ‘Guardian’. There will be one steep ascent (which is the only part of the walk that borders on ‘strenuous’) but we’ll take our time climbing it until we reach the moorland ridge for extensive views. We’ll then descend via St Illtyd’s Church, (the historic and oldest church in the county).
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
9.00 a.m.	Between Guildhall and Victoria Park			GR:	SS	643 923
10.30 a.m.	Abertillery: NP13 2NJ: Chapel Road: Car Park beside chapel Google Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/jAt2cuu2J6P2
Directions: Head east on A465 past Merthyr to Brynmawr Roundabout. Turn south on A467 through Brynmawr and continue on A467 (ignoring the turning for Abertillery), go left at the sign for Six Bells with brown sign for ‘Guardian’ (just after a bus stop opposite a few houses). Continue downhill & turn right into Chapel Road.
				GR:	SO	221 030

On Sunday, 22^nd September, Swansea Ramblers will have a choice of two walks for members to enjoy:

1. A 7.5 mile walk at Abertillery with a visit to the Guardian Miners’ Memorial to the Six Bells Colliery disaster then wonderful views on the access land high above the town.

2. An 11 mile superb coastal and inland walk in Gower, the 1^st Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Britain. Bob will lead us along the Gower Coast with its spectacular cliffs and show us an inland path cleared by our work party for the benefit of locals and tourists.

Monday 23^rd September			Social Event: Skittles Evening
Organiser: Joanna Craddock
Tel: 01269-851005
Date Bookings Open:		12^th August 2019
Date Bookings Close:		20^th September 2019
Description: After the success of last year’s skittle match, we will again be visiting Neath Working Men’s Club to use their skittles alley. Cost will be £2 per person. Full details will be available when bookings open (see below).
Google Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/4Wp5SA3dBLU2
Meet:	Meeting Place:		SA11 3HA
7.00 p.m.	Neath: Wind St: Working Men’s Club:			GR:	SS	754 977

Thursday 26^th September			Sinc Giedd
Leader: Nigel Hall				11 miles
Tel: 01792-232815 or 07511-637788				Strenuous
Description: Take the Beacons Way below the Carmarthen Fans to Llyn y Fan Fawr. Then a steep climb up to Bwlch Giedd to follow the stream to the point it disappears underground.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Registered Assistance Dogs Only
9.30 a.m.	Llansamlet: Go Outdoors SA7 9DE				GR:	SS	682 974
10.30 a.m.	North of Craig y Nos: Lay-by near Gwyn Arms: SA9 1GP				GR:	SN	846 165

Saturday 28^th September			Burry Green Circular
Note: Change of meeting place and time
Leader: Pam & Les Lewis				4 miles
Tel: 01792-851101				Easy
Description: We will all meet at the Llanrhidian Holiday Park in order to share cars to the beginning of the walk. This is because of the limited parking at the start point. On the day, Pam and Les will give us directions to the start. We will have a lovely circular walk with spectacular views over the salt marsh toward Burry Port. We’ll ascend over Ryer’s Down then down to Burry Pill before going south of Burry Green and along some lanes past Fairy Hill. We will then cross fields to Kennixston Farm.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
10.30 a.m.	Llanrhidian Holiday Park: ‘Extra Car Park’ (As you drive in, turn right at the junction signposted ‘Extra car park’. DON’T turn left to the Purple Badger Building and DON’T use the parking straight ahead).
					GR:	SS	508 932

Sunday 29^th September			Rhossili Circular Joint with Gower Society
Leader: Mark Wolle				11 miles Ascent: 1969ft (600m)
Tel: 07557-478789				Strenuous
Description: This 17.5km walk will skirt the Downs and cross fields to Hardings Down. We’ll continue to the Bulwark and down to Cwm Ivy. Our return will be via the dunes to Broughton and on to Rhossili Down.
Meet:	Meeting Place:	Dogs remain on short leads
9.30 a.m.	Rhossili: National Trust Car Park: SA3 1PP (Charge, National Trust members free with card) Lat/Lon: 51.568, -4.289				GR:	SS	414 880

ADVANCE NOTICE	Walking weekend IRONBRIDGE 11^th to 13^th October 2019
Organiser: Karen Gibbs		Tel: 07748-349264
Description: Following on from the success of our previous weekends away, Swansea Ramblers has arranged another weekend of walking and socialising. Once more a very enjoyable weekend is expected, this time in the lovely Shropshire countryside, We’ll stay at BEST WESTERN Valley Hotel, a beautiful refurbished Georgian listed Building set in its own spacious grounds. Situated in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, in the stunning Severn Gorge. The Hotel Garden adjoins the European award winning parkland that sweeps down to the bank of the River Severn. Cancellations may occur so if you have not been able to book a place please let the organiser know you are interested so you can be placed on the reserve list.