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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Penclawdd

A 3-mile Monday walk above the village

30th January 2023

Leaders: Pam & Les Lewis




Swansea Ramblers had another of their Monday short walks for people to begin walking, as well as for experienced walkers to get out in the fresh air.   We ascended to Hermon Chapel above the village from where we had a panorama over the southern section of Loughor Estuary.   We then crossed the hill to the other side for another panorama over the northern section of the estuary.

We dropped down into Penclawdd and resisted the tempatation to stop for Battered Cockles in the local fish and chip shop.   Instead, we continued along the back lanes of the village to return to our starting point.   



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

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Photographs



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Leader Pam & Les Lewis


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Les tells us about the walk we are going to do


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Then we set off


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The footbridge has seen better days!


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Ascending to Hermon Chapel


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But before we reach the chapel, the group spots something interesting


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The panorama south over the estuary and the tip of Gower


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The footpath goes through the graveyard


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We then continued towards Llottrog


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After a cold start, the sun came out to warm us


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Llanmadoc Down behind us in the distance


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Cwm Ivy can be seen behind us


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Now what have they seen?


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The panorama north along the estuary!


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We descended into the village


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There used to be a lot of industry here


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But now its a bit more peaceful


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We avoided the busy main road


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And followed the playing fields back


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To where we parked


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Another lovely walk with Swansea Ramblers





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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2023
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