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Mynydd y Gwrhyd and Llangiwg

A 5-mile Saturday walk

8th June 2024

Leader: Mike Clarke




Swansea Ramblers travelled to the hills above Pontardawe where we began a walk by Llangiwg Church.

Rain threatened but for the most part it stayed dry but windy on the hills.   We had fantastic views from this high vantage point.   We could see south to Swansea Bay, Mumbles then west to Whiteford Point and north to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).

We had a great time walking the hills then afterwards went to the Pontardawe Inn to sit in the warm sunshine of the Beer Garden.   Another great day out with Swansea Ramblers.   



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Photographs



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Leader Mike Clarke


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We gathered in Pontardawe


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Then drove up to the start at Llangiwg Church


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We headed into the hills


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With the views opening up


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Looking north to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)


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It was a lovely day although rain threatened


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A clear day to see far into the distance


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We had a re-group before moving on


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And the views kept coming


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Went across undulating countryside


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Then followed a mountain road for a while


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The farms have very individual markers to let you know where they are


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It was a beautiful day to be out with a friendly group of walkers


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We continued north towards Cefn Gwrhyd


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Another farm sign


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We continued a slow ascent of the mountainside


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Then picked up the road again


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The view to the south


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We left the road at a farmhouse


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And ascended to our lunch stop


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A scrollable 360 degree panorama from the Gwrhyd lunch stop
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We could see Mumbles from here


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After lunch, the slow descent south


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Back to the road


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And off it onto grassland


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Great views on this walk


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And no sign of the rain


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We then continued our descent on the road


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The usual advance guard led the way!


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But our leader stayed with the group to guide them safely back to the church


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We then drove to The Pontardawe Inn to enjoy refreshments


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Which were well-earned.





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2024
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