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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Saith Maen Standing Stones

A 6-mile Saturday walk

17th June 2023

Leader: Mike Clarke




Swansea Ramblers walked above Craig-y-nos in the Upper Swansea Valley. The weather was hot and sunny, the visibility perfect. We started in the country park and made our way to the hillside above Dan-yr-ogof. When we reached the stones we stopped to have our lunch then descended back to Craig-y-nos. After the walk, we enjoyed refreshments at The Ancient Briton.   



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Photographs



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Leader Mike Clarke


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We made our way to Madam Patti's Castle


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Then followed the road a little way


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We descended back into the country park


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To the pavilion


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The bridge over the Tawe


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Madam Patti's initals


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The hill in the background is where we begin the climb


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We had to be careful not to step on the Toadlets


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And be careful the dinosaur didn't step on us!


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Hiding in the bushes!


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Had to cross the main road


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Time for a catch up as it's a step climb


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Fan Girhirych was very clear today


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Lot of climbing to do


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Our leader just had to pose for a photo!


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Madam Patti's Castle below us


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Time for a tea stop with a view


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Not that Sian was interested
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But the rest of us enjoyed the scenery
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Then we are off uphill once more


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But with views like this, it's worth it


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Sian likes a bit of attention


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Another catch-up


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Before continuing the ascent


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Not many stiles up here


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Eventually, we arrived at Saith Maen


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Where we stopped for lunch


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And found a new use for the stones


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A picnic with a view!


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Time to pack up
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And pack off the sheep!
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We began the descent


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Craig y Nos Castle came back into view


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Our leader takes us through the bracken


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Which is rather high


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Another view of the castle


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People found the stile a bit difficult


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But we all got down


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And back into the country park, watching out for Toadlets


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Another bridge to cross


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Nearly back


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Time to drive to The Ancient Briton





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2023
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