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Kilvey Hill

A 4-mile Saturday walk

20th July 2024

Leader: Clive Rees




Swansea Ramblers joined Clive for a gradual walk to the top of Kilvey Hill.   The weather was showery and despite a few dry periods, we got a bit wet along the way!

We visited the recently constructed roundhouse then made our way along forest paths until we reached the top.

After a lunch stop, we descended via a different path and made our way to The Ship Inn to dry off and enjoy refreshments.   



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Photographs



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Leader Clive Rees


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The entrance gate to Kilvey Hill


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The wooden gateway is carved with representations of the area


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A light shower of rain began


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We followed the left path rather than the Kilvey Hill Trail


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Which led to the roundhouse


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We are going to the top - ahead of us


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A few trees down on the way


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We emerged near Bonymaen


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And ascended Morris Lane with views over Crymlyn and beyond


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Returning to the forest, we encountered the Green Man


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Then out onto heathland


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Which would lead back to Morris Lane


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But was a bit muddy!


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At the top, we had lunch with a view then started on the return


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Which was a bit overgrown


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Then we descended back to the start





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