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Summer House Hill and Swansea Vale

A 6-mile Saturday walk

10th January 2026

Leader: Clive Rees




Swansea Ramblers had a walk in the Lower Swansea Valley, following part of the River Tawe and stopped at Fendrod Lake for lunch.

The conditions were icy in places but the sunshine had melted away most of the freeze.

We visted Summer House Hill from where we had 360 degree views.

Afterwards we went to The Bowen's Arms for refreshments.   



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Photographs



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Leader Clive Rees


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Panoramic views over Swansea Vale


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Passing under the railway bridge


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A bit of road walking to reach the countryside


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Which is hidden at the side of the road


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Lovely winter sunshine but quite a bit of ice to avoid


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Steaming away at our tea stop


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The pond was partially covered with ice


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But the wildlife found clear, open water


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The frost remained where the sun hadn't reached it


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Following the River Tawe southward


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Lots of people were gathered at Fendrod Lake to enjoy the sunny day


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The lake was frozen over


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Following paths to Winch Wen


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Through the woodland


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Onto Summerhouse Hill


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Where we had 360-degree views


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Then back to the start


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And back to the Bowen's Arms for refreshments





Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2026
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