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Saturday 9th January |
Copper Quarter |
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Leader: Chris Rees |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07967-716568 |
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Description:
A gentle walk from the Morfa Copperworks area that passes through the historic industrial area of Swansea along both sides of the River Tawe.
If you have been thinking of trying a group walk for the first time then come along and meet Swansea Ramblers. We’ll look forward to meeting you. ___________________________
Our walk takes us south from White Rock to the remains of the Smith’s Canal with its historic tunnel. The canal was built in 1783 and was one of the first to be built in Wales.
We continue south along the route of the canal. In the 19th century, a railway line built over it. Today we can now walk this because it is an Active Travel path.
As we head south, we will have views of the River Tawe. We will arrive at the busy Fabian Way junction near Sainsbury’s where we cross to rejoin the riverside path.
Enjoying the views from the Sail bridge, we cross the Tawe to the east bank and make our way to Trafalgar Bridge.
We’ll go through the historic Marina area, regenerated by the council in the 1980s.
We then walk out to the end of the west pier for views of the bay and Swansea City foreshore, not seen from other viewpoints. ___________________________
We’ll then have our packed lunch by the foreshore. ___________________________
Heading north again, we see more historic buildings then cross the road near Sainsbury’s. We’ll view the recently repainted WWII Ack-Ack gun and the memorial to those who fought in the war.
Following the west bank, we turn inland at the point where eventually, the council will extend the path all the way to Morfa.
For today we pass under the main London railway line and stop outside Bethesda Chapel. Here there is the last resting place of Christmas Evans, a famous one-eyed preacher!
We follow another Active Travel Path, this time built over the Swansea Canal then cross the railway line again on a bridge over the defunct electric train washing facility.
We then walk along the Hafod bypass, again built over the Swansea Canal. At Morfa, we will see some canal remains and pass the last remaining tall chimneys of the Hafod Morfa Copper works before returning to the start. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Stiles: None. Toilets: At marina entrance. Terrain: · Mostly flat with well-surfaced paths. · There will be some steps to ascend/descend. · Sand under foot when crossing to the pier. ___________________________
See photographs of a previous walk in this area. ___________________________
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a local venue. ___________________________
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Group gathered at White Rock |
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A Rainbow over The West Pier
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11:00 a.m. |
Morfa: White Rock Car Park |
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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Directions: · Car Park is on east side of the River Tawe, (south of Morfa Park & Ride). · Join A4217 large roundabout south of Stadium. · From roundabout, descend west on narrow slip road to riverside.
(N.B. This is NOT the A4067 roundabout by Swansea.com Stadium). ___________________________
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What3Words: gives.tribune.area |
Post Code: SA1 2HP |
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Lat/Long: 51.6369, -3.9333 |
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Saturday 16th January |
West Cross, Rotherslade and Mumbles |
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Leader: Dave Stephens |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07864-020630 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
A walk through Norton to Underhill Park and Rotherslade. We’ll then follow the Wales Coastal Path to Bracelet Bay.
The walk continues past the Pier area before returning along the Promenade to the West Cross Inn.
Those not joining us for refreshments will make their own way to the cars, just a short distance from the pub. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Stiles: No Stiles Toilets: Underhill Park, Rotherslade, Bracelet, Knab Rock. Terrain: Undulating. Good path surfaces. No steep climbs. ___________________________
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the West Cross Inn. ___________________________
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11:00 a.m. |
West Cross: Grange Road: (On street parking) |
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Directions: · From Swansea, head west on Mumbles Road. · Take 2nd exit off the mini roundabout at West Cross. · Ascend Fairwood Road. · Take 1st left onto West Cross Lane. · Take 1st right into Grange Road. ___________________________
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: trap.error.dates |
Post Code: SA3 5ES |
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Lat/Long: 51.5857, -4.0035 |
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