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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Pwlldu

A 3-mile evening walk

22nd June 2023

Leader: Alison Broady




Swansea Ramblers went to Pyle Corner in Bishopston to begin another in our series of evening walks which give people an introduction to walking with us.

We walked down to Brandy Cove then followed the coast path west to Pwlldu.   On the way, we saw the Mumbles Lifeboat practising just off the shore at Pwlldu.   We stopped for a tea break on the beach then ascended to the high path into fields and followed the single-track road back to Pyle Corner.

The walk over, we went to The Plough and Harrow in Murton for refreshments.   



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.

Maybe you'd like to explore walking for the first time with a friendly group of people?
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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.

It won't cost you anything to come along and see if walking is for you.
You'll be very welcome to join us for three free walks.

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When you join us for a Swansea Walk, ask us about the other walks and social events we do.






Photographs



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Leader Alison Broady


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Descending towards Brandy Cove


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We emerged onto the coast path


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Brandy Cove


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This is the only stretch of the Coast Path in Gower that requires a bit of scrambling


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Once up, we had our first view of Pwlldu


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The low sun was atmospheric


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An orange boat came into view


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So we stopped to look


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The Mumbles Lifeboat was practising in the bay


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Pwlldu ahead of us


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Alison points out the coast path sign


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The bridge across the Bishopston stream


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Time for a Tea break


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The quarry remains look almot natural


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A sailing boat came into the bay


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We re-crossed the bridge


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And made our way to the high level path


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Then through the fields


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Which were golden in the evening sunshine


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A flock of Black Sheep in the field


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Who looked at us inquisitively


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Then seemed bemused at our presence


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Almost back at Pyle Corner


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Then it was back to the pub





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