June

 

 

Saturday

13th June

Parkmill, Penmaen and Three Cliffs

 

Leader: Christine Rees

6 miles

Tel: 01792-403547 or 07967-716568

Leisurely

 

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:

  • Gradual ascent to Penmaen on good paths. 
  • Descent to Three Cliffs Bay on rougher track.
  • Sandy path (Possibly some mud in places). 
  • Last section ascends back to the car park.

 

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gower Inn.

 

Descending towards Three Cliffs Bay

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Parkmill: Park Wood Car Park (Green Cwm)

N.B. LIMITED PARKING:  Please car share where possible.

 

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.

 

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

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Post Code: Unreliable

Lat/Long: 51.5863, -4.1111

 

GR:

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538 896

 

Three Cliffs from Penmaen Burrows

 

 

Thursday

25th June

Social Evening:

Evening Meal at The Bay View

(Plus, Leaders’ meeting to plan the next programme)

 

The Bay View Hotel

 

We will be visiting the Bay View Hotel where we can enjoy a Thai meal.

 

Please note this will be on a Thursday evening.

 

Our previous social events with a Thai meal at the Bay View have always been enjoyed by us.

 

While the social is taking place, we will also be putting together the next programme, so if you are able to lead a walk, please think about a one (or more) that you could do for the group. 

 

New Leaders: If you have never led before then have a chat with us; we will help you get started. 

 

Maybe you could begin with an easy walk such as an evening stroll or a short walk on a Sunday or weekday. It’s not as hard as you think!

 

 

Enjoying a previous social at the Bay View Hotel

 

Parking: On-street parking is available in Francis Street and around the Guildhall. 

 

Meet:

Meeting Place:

 

7:00 p.m.

The Bay View Hotel: (Near Guildhall)

 

Directions:  The Bay View Hotel is on junction of Oystermouth Road (A4067) and St. Helen’s Road, near the Guildhall.

 

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Post Code: SA1 3UL

Lat/Long: 51.6127, -3.9591

GR:

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644 922

 

 

Saturday

27th June

A Morning LINEAR Walk:

Gowerton to Penclawdd

(see the other entry for the afternoon walk)

Leader: Peter Jones

4 miles

Tel: 07840-542048

Leisurely

 

 

 

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.

 

Stiles: There are 2 stiles along the way.

Toilets: There are toilets available in Penclawdd.

Terrain:

·       Brambles and undergrowth along the way. 

·       Some ascent, some mud, uneven surfaces.

·       Busy roads to traverse, including 500 yards along Cefn Stylle Road.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 p.m.

Gowerton: Brynymor Road (on-street parking)

Directions: 

·       Head west on the B4295 Cockett to Gowerton.

·       Turn left at traffic lights into Sterry Road.

·       Continue straight at mini roundabout (onto B4296).

·       At traffic lights, continue straight onto Brynymor Road.

·       Park after passing rear of Tesco Petrol Station.

 

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

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Post Code: SA4 3EZ

Lat/Long: 51.6492, -4.0474

 

GR:

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584 964

 

Peter leading a previous walk through Penclawdd

 

 

Saturday

27th June

An Afternoon LINEAR Walk:

Penclawdd to Gowerton

(see the other entry for the morning walk)

Leader: Peter Jones

3.5 miles

Tel: 07840-542048

Leisurely

 

 

 

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.

 

Stiles: There is one stile (awkward) along the way.

Toilets: There are toilets available in Penclawdd.

Terrain: Some ascent, some mud and a Bridleway with a rocky surface.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Farmers Arms in Swansea Road, Waunarlwydd.

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

2:00 p.m.

Penclawdd: Foreshore Car Park (free)

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)

 

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

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Post Code: SA4 3YF

Lat/Long: 51.6429, -4.1038

 

GR:

SS

545 958

 

Peter leading a previous walk through Penclawdd