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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Barland Common
A six-mile walk with coffee and cakes

27th July 2022

Leader: Andrew Morgan




Swansea Ramblers walked in a lovely area of countryside not often visited due to the poor condition of the stiles.  We have been discussing these problems with the council and hope they will soon replace the stiles to make it easier for the public to enjoy a great walk between the communities of Bishopston and Killay.  

We set off from the Beaufort Inn and visited Bishopston Church before entering Barland Common for the walk northward.  We had a short coffee break then continued on our way to Blackhills and the Wildflower cafe where we had coffee and cakes then looked around the wonderful garden centre.

Our return journey south was over a number of dilapidated stiles, some of which were in a very dangerous condition.  Nevertheless, some thought this walk was one of the best they had been on and everyone enjoyed the day out.

To finish, we had refreshments in the Beaufort Inn to thank them for allowing us to park there.  Sitting in the sunshine in the beer garden, we thought, Gosh! Isn't this walking lark difficult! - NOT

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Photographs



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Leader Andrew Morgan


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Descending from Kittle into the Bishopston Valley


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Arriving at Bishopston Church


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Bishopston Church, built in the 13thCentury


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Arriving in Barland Common


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Soon into countryside again


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Nice to get out on a day with perfect walking conditions


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Large open fields to cross


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A relaxed tea break before lunch


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A few horses were rather inquisitive


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But Jane soon made friends


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And to the wildflower Cafe
Sorry! No photos of the cakes, the photographer was too busy scoffing a delicious Passion Cake!



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Heading south again


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Through more attractive countryside


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Had to beat down the bracken before the walk to clear the path!


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Last ascent with Clyne Common on the far distance and Barland Common in the valley


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Nearly back


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Still smiling.  Now for the Beaufort Inn!





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