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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Penllergare

A 3-mile Tuesday evening walk

12th September 2023

Leader: Sue Tyler




Swansea Ramblers visited Penllergare Valley Woods for an evening walk.   We made our way south to the lower lake where we had a break then headed further south before following one of the main paths back.   There was a lot of Himalayan Balsam in flower but they don't have the volunteers to clear it.

We got back before it became dark then went to The Old Inn for refreshments.   



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Photographs



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Leader Sue Tyler


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We met just outside Penllergare after the car park closed


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And walked in through the 24-hour gate


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Shame the leader wasn't enjoying herself!


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Sue told us about the history of Penllergare


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Then we set off to explore


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We descended to the lower path


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Sue is still not enjoying leading the walk!


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Well! Digby the dog was enjoying


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This bridge was rather narrow


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We reached the lower lake and met some more dogs


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People are still not enjoying themselves!


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We stopped for a tea break by the lake


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Then found an uprooted tree which made this section of path an obstacle course!


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Which didn't bother Digby


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But not all of us had four legs!


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Then some easier walking to the main path


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Which was then even easier to walk


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The sun was getting lower in the sky


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And we had another fallen tree to negotiate


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And the eroded riverbank!


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But worth it to reach the cascade


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Which always looks good


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With the light levels falling, it was time to head back for the pub!


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On the way we passed the upper lake





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