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Kenfig National Nature Reserve

And Kenfig Castle

A 5-mile Saturday Walk

15th June 2024

Leader: Lynne Esson




Swansea Ramblers visited the National Nature Reserve of Kenfig where we had a lovely summer walk in sunshine.   Rain had threatened but it stayed off until after the walk.

We followed some of the many paths in the reserve which led us to the water's edge.   Heading north, we visited the Norman Castle, most of which is buried in the sand that covered the area in the 14th century.

After the walk we struggled with the pay-on-exit by card machines, two of which were not working and the last took a very long time to process the parking fee.   But then that is progress we suppose!

After finally paying and watching the dark clouds rolling in, we went in the rain to the Prince of Wales Pub for refreshments.   Another great day out with Swansea Ramblers   



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Photographs



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Leader Lynne Esson


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We walked through the nature reserve


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And around the edge of Kenfig Pool


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There were lots of Orchids


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A few old stiles to cross


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We made our way towards Kenfig Castle


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Had to pass some cattle


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The castle was besanded many centuries ago


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The view from the battlements


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Hardly any castle left uncovered by sand


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Below the castle, the group set off after lunch


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The M4 flyover behind us


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These are old sand dunes


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A Bee Orchid


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The reserve contained a lush summer flowering


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We made our return via the lakeside


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And had a stop for Tea


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Then a group photo before returning to the start





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