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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Rhosili

A 5-mile Tuesday Walk
In Glorious Sunshine

31st May 2022

Leader: Clive Scott




Swansea Ramblers had a wonderful day out when we walked over Rhosili Down to Hillend then back along the Vicarage path to Rhosili.   It was a very sunny day and clear visibility for our walk in this area.   We circled around through fields to lessen the climb and stopped for a breather at the Trig Point.

We took the gentler descent into Hillend then went south on the Vicarage path.   On the way we were met by a number of horses with foals.

Another great day out with Swansea Ramblers.   Remember you are also very welcome to come along and try out a walk to see if you enjoy it as much as we do.   



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

Try an easy walk of 2-3 hours or our longer strenuous mountain walks for the experienced walker.

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If you'd like to try a Swansea walk then do come along and find out what the great outdoors is all about.

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Photographs



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Leader Clive Scott


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Meeting in the National Trust Car Park, Clive tells us about the walk


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We have a perfect day to do the walk


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We headed first inland, past the church


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Then left the main road on a Right of Way


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Which ascended a field giving views of the area


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Which were not to be ignored!


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Shame we had our back to the scenery!


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We made our way to part of the Gower Way


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The views were just incredible


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The Gower Way starts in Penlle'r Castell and ends in Rhosili


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A bit of an anticlimax? NO!


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How many visitors see Rhosili like this?


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Come with Swansea Ramblers and you will!


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As many people have found out!


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Iconic but an act of vandalism to an ancient Cairn below it!


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As this area has seen many generations of settlers in antiquity


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Wonder what they thought of the view?


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The Rhosili Down path provides fantastic vistas in all directions


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A bit windy here!


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Vikings thought this was a Worm (Dragon), Hence, Worms Head!
Just like the Great (W)Orme in North Wales



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We begin the descent to Hillend


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But take the gentler way down


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The village of Llangennith is below us


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The mouth of the Loughor Estuary with Pembrey Sands across the water


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Easier to get to Hillend this way


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And we join the 'Vicarage' path


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The views get better and better


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A moment to stop by the old Vicarage


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Before continuing on our way


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The old Vicarage is now a National Trust Cottage for rent!


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The village of Rhosili is getting closer


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We met some horses with foals


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Who passed by unconcerned


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Back in Rhosili


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Now let's go to the Worms Head Hotel for refreshments





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2022
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