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A 6-mile Saturday walk in the Dimbath Valley

Followed by a garden party!

3rd June 2023

Leader: Paul Williams




Swansea Ramblers enjoyed a walk with wonderful scenery on a hot sunny day in the county of Bridgend.   We walked north on the eastern side of the Ogmore Valley then crossed over into the next valley to return south alongside the stream, Nant Lechyd in the Dimbath Valley.

Afterwards, most of us went to our social event, the garden party hosted by our leader (see our other page for the photographs of the party).   



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

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Photographs



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Paul explains where we will walk


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Then we set off


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We headed north along the eastern side of Ogmore Valley


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It was a fine day to be walking


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Visibility was superb


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We sometimes stop for coffee and cakes in this church


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But not today. We have a garden party to enjoy


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After we have seen all these incredible views


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A gentle ascent to start


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With great views all around


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Looking north up the Ogmore Valley towards Nant-y-moel


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A Photo from Rhondalynn


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A steeper ascent with Lewistown below us


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Stopped for everyone to catch up


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Then off we go again


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This is part of an old landscaped mine


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At the top, crossing over to the Dimbath Valley


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The panorama is wonderful


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Descending into Cwm Dimbath


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We walked south along the Nant Lechyd


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We found some strange fruit growing on this tree!


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At the ford, we stopped for a snack


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The only stile on the walk!


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Snack time. Not too much! - Garden party social is next!


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Nice to stop and enjoy the sunshine


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Then we continued south


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The shed gives a subtle hint of where we are! (Dimbath - No! Glynllan)


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Walking through the village


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Another hill for another day (We have been there before!)


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Villagers have a welcoming crochet


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Nearly back


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Walk is over - Time for the garden party
(Photo from Rhondalynn)






Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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Green Swansea Ramblers logo markers where present can be clicked to provide more information



All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2023
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