May

 

 

Saturday

2nd May

Margam and the Pulpit Walk

Leader: Lucy Davies

6 miles

Tel: 07772-784492

Leisurely

Photograph of the leader

 

 

Description:

 

Come and enjoy extensive views over Margam Country Park as we make our way to the ‘Bro Stone’ pulpit, high above the Victorian Mansion.

 

If we have a clear day, once we get to the Pulpit Viewpoint, we will have views over to Devon, Somerset and the Gower Peninsula.

 

Hopefully, we will be fortunate to see some of the deer that roam the park.

 

The Rhododendrons and Bluebells should be out to add to more colour to the walk.

 

See more photographs of Lucy’s previous walk in Margam.

 

Stiles: None

Toilets: At the mansion

Terrain:

·       Some ascents of the hillside.

·       Possibility of mud.

·       Some paths have rocky surfaces.

 

Social after Walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Twelve Knights Pub.

 

Deer in Margam Park

Deer in Margam Park

Margam Mansion

Margam Mansion

Bro Stone at the Pulpit

Bro Stone at the Pulpit

Walking through Margam Park

Walking through Margam Park

 

Assistance Dogs Only

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Margam: Country Park: Layby on A48 near park entrance.

 

N.B. Limited parking in layby.

Car share if possible as parking in the country park costs £8.50.

 

The walk starts from the layby - so if you do park in the country park, walk back to the layby to meet Lucy.

Directions: 

·       M4: Head east to Jct 38, signposted Margam.

·       At roundabout, take 1st exit onto A48.

·       After about 300 yards, the layby is on the right.

 

(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks)

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Post Code: SA13 2TF

Lat/Long: 51.5606, -3.7302

 

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The mansion at Margam

Rhododendrons above Margam

 

 

Saturday

9th May

N.B. Two walks today

Two Bluebell woods near Llandeilo

A Figure of Eight Walk

 

Leader: Andrew Morgan

4 miles & 4 miles

Tel: 07719-409504

Leisurely

 

 

 

Begin walking with Swansea Ramblers on a short stroll,

- either in the morning or afternoon (or do both). 

 

See the photographs of Bluebells at Coed Tregib

 

See the photographs of Bluebells at Dinefwr

 

See the National Trust video of Bluebells at Dinefwr

 

Bluebells in the nature reserve

 

Morning Walk Description:

 

A walk that takes us through the dazzling display of Bluebells in the Woodland Trust Reserve of Coed Tregib.

 

 

We will cross the suspension bridge over the River Towy to visit the Woodland Trust SSSI reserve of Coed Tregib. 

 

Here we will find a hidden woodland full of Bluebells and if we are quiet and very lucky, maybe spot one or two Fallow Deer before they disappear again into the woods. 

 

Also, the woods are usually full of birdsong as they declare their territory.

 

If you’ve not walked in this area near Llandeilo then you will be very pleasantly surprised by the display of Bluebells.  Just ask those who did it last year!

 

After the morning walk you have the option to see even more Bluebells on the afternoon walk or to spend time in the town of Llandeilo.

 

Depending on how long the morning walk lasts, we will have a longer or shorter lunch break in Llandeilo.

 

Stiles: One Stile

Toilets: In the Car park (Coin operated)

Terrain:

·       Mud very possible if weather has been wet.

·       Brambles and other undergrowth.

·       Uneven paths with exposed tree roots.

·       Quiet road to walk.

 

Afternoon Walk Description:

 

We’ll walk through Llandeilo into Dinefwr Park, making our way through the parkland. 

 

We will explore the parkland which has the famous Dinefwr White Park Cattle

which are often in front of the mansion of the Lords of Dynevor, now owned by the National Trust.

 

The paths through the parkland will lead us towards Castle Wood (Coed y Castell), owned by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.

 

This woodland will be full of Bluebells, so bring your camera.

 

Click the link to see images of Coed y Castell (Castle Wood).

 

We’ll have a tea stop just below the ancient Dinefwr Castle.  From this high vantage point, we will have great views along the Towy Valley.

 

We’ll descend to the abandoned old church of Llandyfeisant then ascend through more Bluebell woodland to reach Penlan Park.  Here we will have great views over the town and surrounding hills.

 

Stiles: None.

Toilets: In the town car park (Coin operated)

Terrain:

  • Some mud.
  • Road walking through the town.
  • Grassland and woodland.
  • Brambles and undergrowth.
  • Exposed tree roots.
  • Undulating countryside with an ascent to Coed y Castell.

 

 

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The White Horse Inn.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

 

And

Llandeilo: Car park on right of main street. (Pay and Display).

Both walks start from here.

 

  1:40 p.m.*

*(The afternoon may start a little later than advertised if the morning walk overruns (Lots of Bluebells to see!). 

 

Ring for an update if we have not arrived back by 1:45 p.m.).

Directions: 

·       Head west on M4 to Pont Abraham Roundabout

·       Take 2nd exit onto A48

·       Just before Cross Hands Roundabout, exit left on slip road

·       At mini-roundabout, turn right and head to a 2nd mini-roundabout.

·       Take 2nd exit onto A476 (the bypass for Cross Hands).

·       Continue approximately 7 miles.

·       Turn left onto A483 at Ffairfach lights, signposted Llandeilo.

·       Follow main road (Rhosmaen Street) in town.

·       Turn right at crossroads into Crescent Road.

·       Turn right into car park (Pay & Display).

 

(You can use the Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks)

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Post Code: SA19 6HN

Lat/long: 51.8836, -3.9904

 

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The bridge across the Towy

Bluebells in Coed Tregib

Bluebells in Dinefwr

The panorama from the bandstand

 

 

Saturday

30th May

Llanmadoc Hill

Leader: Morag Eddyshaw

6 miles

Tel: 07751-444535

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

A walk with panoramic views of Gower and beyond.

 

From Cwm Ivy, we'll make a gradual ascent up Llanmadoc Hill.  From there, (if the weather favours us), we should be able to enjoy views all round Gower.

 

We'll then descend the other side of the hill into the village of Llangennith.

 

We’ll join the coastal path to take us back to our starting point.

 

Stiles:

Toilets: After the walk

Terrain:

  • A gradual ascent onto one of the highest points in Gower.
  • Grassland, rough paths, sand, dunes, uneven surfaces
  • Sheep and horses likely so dogs must remain on leads

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Cwm Ivy Café.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Llanmadoc: Cwm Ivy Car Park

N.B. Pay & display now in operation (£5 to park, Card only)

Directions:

·       Head west to Llanrhidian via the B4295 or B4271.

·       From Llanrhidian, continue west through Oldwalls towards Llangennith.

·       Pass through Burry Green.

·       Take next right at Kennexstone Farm camp site.

·       Follow Britannia Inn sign to continue north across common.

·       Steeply descend into Llanmadoc.

·       At junction turn left to continue west towards the church.

·       Turn right in front of the church and descend.

·       Turn first right into camera-controlled car park (Remember to pay by card).

 

(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks)

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Post Code: SA3 1DJ

Lat/Long: 51.6185, -4.2547

 

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