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Craig Cefn Parc

A 6-mile Saturday Walk

15th February 2025

Leader: Paul Scutchings




Swansea Ramblers braved the forecast of a wet, rainy day to enjoy a dry walk, albeit with quite a bit of mud!

We set off from the bird reserve and ascended the road to Mynydd Gelliwastad.

It was misty at the top but from the Trig Point the mist cleared for us to see some views.

Our route circled around to the village of Craig-cefn-parc then descended to the river.

The walk then headed north on the Cwm Clydach trail to Pont Llechart.

There were a lot of trees down in the storm and there were signs warning that they would be cutting down trees next week.

We followed the hillside path and road through Cathelyd back to the start.

Afterwards, we all then went into The New inn for refreshments.   



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Photographs



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Leader Paul Scutchings


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The Trig Point on Mynydd Gelliwastad


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Descending into Craig-cefn-parc


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In Craig-cefn-parc, we were joined by a couple of other members


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We walked northward by the river


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Then we reached Pont Llechart


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We took the higher path back


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Lots of moss taking over the footpath sign


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Who needs guard dogs when you have Geese!


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We saw some pigs in the field


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We didn't expect a Gruffalo


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Spot the similarity?





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