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Wednesday 11th March |
Path Maintenance Team Come and help us keep the paths open to walk |
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Coordinator: Clive Scott |
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Tel: 07369-299198 |
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Email: path.maintenanceATswansearamblers.org.uk (N.B. Replace ‘AT’ with @) |
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Description: On or around the 2nd Wednesday of each month, we assist the City & County of Swansea to maintain the network of footpaths.
The actual day we go out will depend on the work schedule of the council’s Countryside Access Team.
Our volunteer work may include everything from pruning and strimming to stile repairs and bridge building.
All are welcome to take part, so if you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our team, please contact the coordinator to find out more information. |
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Saturday 21st March |
A Morning LINEAR Walk: Gowerton to Penclawdd (see the other entry for the afternoon walk) |
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Leader: Peter Jones |
4.5 miles |
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Tel: 07840-542048 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
N.B. This is a linear walk starting in Gowerton and finishing in Penclawdd.
Peter will also lead a second linear walk back to Gowerton or you may wish to catch a 116 bus back from Penclawdd to Gowerton.
This is a lovely inland walk to Penclawdd along lesser-used paths and Bridleways. From the Golf Course, there will be fine views over Loughor Estuary.
After joining Cefn Stylle Road for a few hundred yards, we’ll descend to a footpath with more views across the estuary before joining the Active Travel Path into Penclawdd.
In Penclawdd we will stop for lunch. You may like to visit the café or enjoy Fish and Chips whilst looking out across the Loughor Estuary (or maybe have an ice-cream in GG’s Gelateria!).
You will then have the option to join Peter on the afternoon walk back to Gowerton.
Terrain: Brambles and undergrowth along the way. Some ascent, some mud. Busy roads to traverse, including 500 yards along Cefn Stylle Road. Stiles: There are 2 stiles along the way. Toilets: There are toilets available in Penclawdd.
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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11:00 p.m. |
Gowerton: Gorwydd Road Car Park |
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Directions: · Head west on the B4295 Cockett to Gowerton Road · Continue west through traffic lights at Sterry and Station Roads · The car park is immediately on the north side of the B4295 bypass
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: colleague.modest.horns |
Post Code: SA4 3EE |
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Lat/Long: 51.6488, -4.0371 |
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591 964 |
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Peter leading a previous walk through Penclawdd |
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Saturday 21st March |
An Afternoon LINEAR Walk: Penclawdd to Gowerton (see the other entry for the morning walk) |
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Leader: Peter Jones |
3.5 miles |
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Tel: 07840-542048 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
N.B. This is a linear walk starting in Penclawdd and finishing in Gowerton.
The walk one-way to Gowerton is about 3.5 miles. Those wishing to return to Penclawdd could catch a 116 bus from Gowerton.
We will begin our walk along the Penclawdd Foreshore (with a small section that may be wet and muddy). We then join the Tarmacadam Active Travel Path eastward.
From here we cross the B4295 at the Rake and Riddle to join the inland section of the Wales Coast Path.
From the hills over which the coast path travels, we will have fine views above the Loughor Estuary and beyond.
We then continue east on an enclosed Bridleway until we reach Cefn Stylle Road. A short distance on the road brings us to an awkward stile.
Continuing through a field and woodland, the coast path emerges onto Brynymor Road where our walk finishes.
Terrain: Some ascent, some mud and a Bridleway with a rocky surface. Stiles: There is one stile (awkward) along the way. Toilets: There are toilets available in Penclawdd.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Farmers Arms in Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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2:00 p.m. |
Penclawdd: Foreshore Car Park (free) |
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Directions: · From Gowerton, follow B4295 westward to Penclawdd · Negotiate the double bend in the village · Pass over the pedestrian crossing · Turn immediately right into the car park (The Chip shop is to the left and GGs is to the right)
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: pining.skillet.area |
Post Code: SA4 3YF |
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Lat/Long: 51.6429, -4.1038 |
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Peter leading a previous walk through Penclawdd |
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