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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Penllergaer Valley Woods

A 6-mile Saturday walk

30th December 2023

Leader: Roger Brown




Swansea Ramblers put on their waterproof clothing and went for a walk at Penllergaer Valley Woods.   We were not daunted by the weather which (as is often the case), turned out better than forecast.

We visited the waterfall and ascended to the hillside with views over Fforestfach.   15 of us braved the weather conditions to have a lovely walk in an attractive area.   We also celebrated the leader's 81st birthday.   



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Photographs



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Leader Roger Brown


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The visitor centre at Penllergaer


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Heading south alongside the river


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The River Llan flowing into the lake


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We made our way towards the falls


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Which were spectacular


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The highpoint above the lake


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A new bridge installed by the Penllergaere volunteers


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Ducks on the lake


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The lower lake has less visitors


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This Oak is the oldest tree in the woods


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Time for lunch


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Another high viewpoint over Fforestfach


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An old tree at the edge of the wood


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Roger points out one of the recently installed benches




All photographs Copyright  C. Sweeney 2023
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