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Dunraven

A Saturday Figure of Eight Walk (3 miles and 1.5 miles)

1st February 2025

Leader: Chris Rees




Swansea Ramblers travelled to the Vale of Glamorgan for two short walks from Dunraven Bay.

There were 29 of us out today on a sunny morning by the coast.

We had two walks today:
A morning walk of 3 miles which took us to Southerndown then we returned to the car park for lunch.
We then did a short 1.5 mile walk to see the walled garden and the remains of the mansion.

After the walk was over, we stopped off at The Three Golden Cups Pub for refreshments and a social before the drive back to Swansea.

We had a lovely day out thanks to Chris, our leader who took around the area where many had never been before.

If you are thinking you'd like to try walking with a group then come along and you will be very welcome to join us on our walks. After three walks, we'll invite you to become a member and walk more often with us.   



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

Try an easy walk of 2-3 hours or our longer strenuous mountain walks for the experienced walker.

Maybe you'd like to explore walking for the first time with a friendly group of people?
- Come with Swansea Ramblers!

If you'd like to try a Swansea walk then do come along and find out what the great outdoors is all about.

It won't cost you anything to come along and see if walking is for you.
You'll be very welcome to join us for three free walks.

If you enjoy walking with us and want to come on even more of our walks, just become a member.

When you join us for a Swansea Walk, ask us about the other walks and social events we do.






Photographs



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Leader Chris Rees


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Pebbles on Dunraven Beach
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Dunraven Bay
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Dunraven Bay
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Setting off on our walk


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Cold but sunny today


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A toppled tree is still alive


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An ascent to Southerndown


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Copyright C. Rees


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Somebody must have had a Tea-break on the way!
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Wish we could all be carried on the walk!


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Approaching Southerndown


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Lots of old stone stiles in the Vale


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And another stile


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Then through the village and into more countryside


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We stopped for a Tea-break


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Then followed a Green Lane


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And onto the coast path


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Heading back to Dunraven


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Dunraven Bay
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We stopped for lunch at Dunraven
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After lunch, we set off again


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We visited the walled garden


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Snowdrops were out


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The Ice house tower


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A view along the Heritage Coast


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Copyright A. Broady


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A group photo at the remains of the mansion
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Then back to Dunraven


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And into the Three Golden Cups Inn at Southerndown





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2025
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