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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Machynys to Llanelli's Sandy Water Park

9th March 2024

Leader: Jane Fisher




Swansea Ramblers walked to Sandy Water Park.   Jane told us about some of the history of the area.   We went around the lake then stopped near North Dock for our lunch.   Across the estuary, we could see North Gower and Whiteford Lighthouse.

We then followed the coast path eastward to return to Machynys.   There was just one shower on the way back which didn't last long so we had a mostly dry walk today.

Afterwards, some of us went to The Sandpiper for refreshments.   



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Leader Jane Fisher


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We set off for North Dock


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The Copper Dock is now silted up
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Jane told us about the history


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We made our way towards North Dock


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The river is full of mud


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Time for a coffee break
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Walked past the old Pump House


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The North Dock now has new housing


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Snowdrops were out


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We joined the coast path
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The lake at Sandy Water Park
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We walked around the lake
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A young Seagull


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The sun came out as we walked by the lake


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The monument to the Steel Works that once was here


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Sospans on top of the Rugby Goal Posts
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And Gareth Edwards scores a try!
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We head back for the coast path
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A lovely day for the walk
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A statue watches over the coast
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Time for lunch
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Whiteford Lighthouse across the Loughor Estuary


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Back alongside Copper Dock


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Hope that walkway is safe!


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Along the coast at Machynys
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Had a short shower


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A lovely area to walk
Then back to The Sandpiper for refreshments






Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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Green Swansea Ramblers logo markers where present can be clicked to provide more information



All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan AND C. Sweeney 2024
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