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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Blackmill

A 5-mile Saturday walk with cakes!

7th October 2023

Leader: Paul Williams




Swansea Ramblers walked from the Ogmore Valley onto the hills for great views of the area.

We made our way across countryside to the historic church of St. Cein's.   Here we enjoyed a feast of lovely cakes as our lunch stop at the church was laden with cakes for us to enjoy.   We were able to donate £125 to the upkeep of the church to thank the parishioners for the cakes.

We then descended back into the valley with more great views to return to the start and enjoy liquid refreshments in the Fox and Hounds.   



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Photographs



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We started from Blackmill Car Park


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Then briefly joined the Active Travel path


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Before a hairpin turn began our the ascent


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And we climbed out of the valley


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Leaving great views behind us


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To enjoy even more views ahead of us


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Which were quite extensive


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We found a Parasol Mushroom


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But this looks like a False Parasol which you cannot eat


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But still beautiful


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We had a tea stop, admiring the views


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Then fairly level walking on top of the hillside


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Part of the Ogwr Ridgeway Walk


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Not all stiles are easy to cross


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Up ahead, hidden from view is the church


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Which is our lunch stop


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Where prepared for us was a feast of homemade cakes


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Which we thoroughly enjoyed


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Then with full tums, we began the descent


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Still with good views all around


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We descended back into the valley


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And we have had sunshine all day


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Back into the valley


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Heading for the Active Travel path


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Which is an old railway line


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An old railway bridge


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Nearly back


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Journey's end at the car park


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Then into the pub!





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