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Wednesday 22nd April |
Green Cwm, Cefn Bryn, Penmaen, Three Cliffs |
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Leader: Clive Scott |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07367-299198 |
Moderate |
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Description:
A beautifully varied walk with incredible views which will include ‘Giants Grave’, Cathole Cave, The Great Cairn and Penmaen Castle.
Come along and enjoy a thoroughly enjoyable walk that can be enjoyed as a ramble with great company, giving you an opportunity to spend time savouring nature, birds and wildflowers.
Enjoy the fascinating history of the area and have time to let our local area inspire your creativity. Remember to bring a drink and some lunch.
Towards the end of the walk, we can stop at the Parkmill Heritage Centre for coffee.
Stiles: None Toilets: At the Heritage Centre Terrain: One incline up to Great Cairn and a mixture of terrain. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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10:30 a.m. |
Parkmill: Park Wood Car Park (Green Cwm) N.B. LIMITED PARKING: Please car share where possible.
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Directions: · Follow A4118 (South Gower Road) westward. · Descend into Parkmill Valley. · Pass Shepherds Stores on the right. ·
Turn right just beyond Gower Heritage
Centre, · Car park is a third of a mile uphill on single track road.
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(Members can use the Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: roaring.reclusive.gourmet |
Post Code: Unreliable |
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Lat/Long: 51.5863, -4.1111 |
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25th April |
Parkmill, Penmaen and Three Cliffs
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Leader: Christine Rees |
6 miles |
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Tel: 01792-403547 or 07967-716568 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
We’ll walk part of ‘The Gower Way’, through Park Woods to emerge onto lower Cefn Bryn.
There we will have an iconic view of Three Cliffs Bay, considered one of the best beaches on the Wales Coast Path.
At Penmaen, we’ll stop at picnic benches for an early lunch.
We then join the Wales Coast Path with lovely views over Oxwich before heading towards Three Cliffs for a short coffee break.
We’ll follow Pennard Pill to Parkmill then ascend the lane back to the cars.
See photographs of Christine’s previous walk in this area.
The walk is all on paths with one sandy downhill section.
Car-share is recommended since we cannot guarantee a space in a car park on the day. Please arrange lifts beforehand where possible.
Stiles: There are no stiles. Toilets: Heritage Centre Car Park just before the walk ends. Terrain:
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gower Inn.
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Descending towards Three Cliffs Bay |
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11:00 a.m. |
Parkmill: Park Wood Car Park (Green Cwm) N.B. LIMITED PARKING: Please car share where possible.
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Directions: · From Swansea, follow A4118. · Pass through Parkmill. · Turn right before following main road uphill. (i.e. Just beyond Gower Heritage Centre, signposted, Parc Le Breos). · Turn left on single track road. · Car park is a third of a mile uphill.
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: roaring.reclusive.gourmet |
Post Code: Unreliable |
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Lat/Long: 51.5863, -4.1111 |
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Three Cliffs from Penmaen Burrows |
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Sunday 26th April |
Ynystawe and Mynydd Gelliwastad |
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Leader: Danny Thomas |
8 miles |
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Tel: 07856-738975 |
Moderate |
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Description:
Weather permitting, we will have some great views of the Swansea Valley.
We start at Ynystawe Park and make our way to the top of Mynydd Gelliwastad.
We cross the mountain towards Graig Cefn Park then follow the Cwm Clydach walk to Clydach.
We can stop for our lunch beside the Swansea Canal then continue our walk using the cycle lane network to Glais before returning to our start at Ynystawe Park.
Stiles: To be advised. Toilets: None. Terrain: · One long climb at the start, approximately 1.2 miles. · Also expect lots of mud and water!
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Ynystawe, The Millers Arms. |
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Assistance Dogs Only |
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10:00 a.m. |
Ynystawe: Park
Road: Ynystawe Park |
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Directions: · Take A4067 north to M4 Jct45 (Ynysforgan Roundabout). · Take 3rd exit (B4603) north towards Clydach. · At the second mini roundabout, turn right. · Follow Park Road (Crossing the bridge over the A4067). · Ynystawe Park is on your left.
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What3Words: shock.mount.typed |
Post Code: SA6 5AP |
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Lat/Long: 51.6829, -3.9071 |
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Thursday 30th April N.B. two walks today |
Gowerton A Taste of Gower |
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Leader: Al Evans |
4 miles |
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Tel: 07791-408184 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
We start at Shaw’s Woodland, then up through another wet and muddy woodland, with some inclines and uneven surfaces.
We make our way back towards Gowerton, on some lesser-known paths with some lovely views.
Stiles: Four Toilets: After the walk in the café Terrain:
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a Gowerton Café. |
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11:00 p.m. |
Gowerton: Brynymor Road: On-street parking |
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Directions: FROM COCKETT · Head west on the B4295 to Gowerton. · Turn left at traffic lights into Sterry Road. · Continue straight at mini roundabout (onto B4296). · At traffic lights, continue straight to join Brynymor Road. · Park after passing rear of Tesco Petrol Station.
FROM DUNVANT · Follow B4296 to Gowerton (Cecil Road). · Turn left at mini roundabout. · At traffic lights, continue straight to join Brynymor Road. · Park after passing rear of Tesco Petrol Station.
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: late.landscape.promote |
Post Code: SA4 3EZ |
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Lat/Long: 51.6492, -4.0474 |
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Thursday 30th April N.B. two walks today |
An Evening Walk: Oystermouth Garlic and Bluebells An Introduction to walking with us |
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Leader: Lucy Davies |
3 miles |
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Tel: 07772-784492 |
Sunset is at 8:37 p.m. |
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Description: An evening walk around Oystermouth, taking in the countryside of the cemetery, Castle Green, Oystermouth Castle and Underhill.
Hopefully, we will see Bluebells, lots of Garlic, tree blossom and views across the bay to the lighthouse and beyond.
See photographs from a previous walk in the area.
Stiles: None Toilets: In pub after walk Terrain: · Some ascents · Narrow paths · Possibility of slippery mud so walking poles recommended.
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Newton Inn. |
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The Garlic at Castle Wood |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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6:30 p.m. |
Oystermouth: Cemetery Car Park |
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Directions: · From coast road, turn right by The White Rose. · Ascend Newton Road. · Go straight ahead at traffic lights by Underhill Park. · Turn right at small road sign for cemetery. · Go uphill then turn left into 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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What3Words: doses.subway.prestige |
Post Code: SA3 4SW |
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Lat/Long: 51.5769, -4.0103 |
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