July

 

 

Saturday

4th July

Gowerton to Dunvant

Leader: Dave Stephens

6 miles

Tel: 07864-020630

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

We will walk along paths on the edge of Gowerton to Dunvant.

 

These pass through the estate into woodland where mining once took place.

We’ll ascend above Gowerton and follow fields which take us through Cwm Trole.

 

Joining the Gower Way, we’ll walk Donkey Lane then emerge at Dunvant Square.

 

From there we continue over The Graig to the southern edge of Waunarlwydd.

 

Joining the cycle path, we head north, go past two schools then return to the start.

 

Stiles: To be Advised

Toilets: At end of walk in the pub

Terrain:

·       Woodland, fields, urban paths

·       Uneven, sometimes muddy paths.

·       Exposed tree roots.

·       Some ascents at the beginning of the walk.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Farmers Arms (Waunarlwydd).

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Gowerton: Brynymor Road: On-street parking

Directions: 

·       From Dunvant, follow Garrod Avenue to Gowerton (Cecil Road).

·       Turn left at mini-roundabout (Bus stop for Penclawdd is here).

·       Continue straight on at light-controlled cross-roads into Brynymor Road.

·       After approximately 800 feet, pass back of Tesco/Petrol Station.

·       Park on-street.

 

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

What3Words: late.landscape.promote

Post Code: SA4 3EZ

Lat/Long: 51.6492, -4.0474

 

GR:

SS

584 964

 

 

Sunday

12th July

3 Cliffs and 3 Nature Reserves

 

Leader: Mary Williams

11 miles

Tel: 07743-347777

Moderate

 

 

 

Description:

 

This is a circular walk visiting 3 nature reserves managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.

 

Starting from Southgate Car Park, we will walk on the coastal path to overlook Oxwich Marsh Nature Reserve.

 

We will return to 3 Cliffs Valley on the beach (tide permitting) and head inland to the Elizabeth and Rowe Harding Nature Reserve in Ilston via Green Cwm Woods.

 

We will then pass through Kilvrough Manor Reserve on our way back to Southgate Car Park.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Southgate Club.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Southgate: National Trust Car Park

 Pay & Display (free for NT members).

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

What3Words: zaps.navigate.tripled

Post Code:  SA3 2DJ

Lat/Long: 51.5670, -4.0878

 

GR:

SS

553 874

 

 

Wednesday

15th July

An Evening Walk:

Morfa Countryside

An Introduction to walking with us

Leader: David Kealaher

4 miles

Tel: 07542 769421

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

An evening walk in the countryside surrounding the Enterprise Park.

 

We’ll follow some of the Active Travel Paths as we make our way towards Morrisons and over to Pluck Lake.

 

We’ll head north through the woodland until we reach the area near Tesco’s.

Our return then takes us back on other paths back to the start.

 

Stiles: None.

Toilets: In pub after walk.

Terrain: Mostly flat on Active Travel Paths and other surfaces.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Harvester by the Stadium.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

6:30 a.m.

Morfa: Beaufort Road: Near Days Motorpark

Directions: 

·       From City Centre, head north and join A4067.

·       Continue on A4067 past the stadium.

·       Take 4th exit off roundabout to continue on A4067 (Ffordd Cwm Tawe).

·       Take slip road to the right, signed Enterprise Park (Beaufort Road).

·       At lights, cross the southbound carriageway onto Beaufort Road.

·       Descend and bear left.

·       Park near Days Motorpark (on-street parking).

 

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

What3Words: adults.call.fool

Post Code: SA6 8JG

Lat/Long: 51.6524, -3.9247

 

GR:

SS

669 966

 

 

Saturday

18th July

Henrhyd Falls

 

Leader: Mike Clarke

5 miles

Tel: 01792-843590

Moderate

 

 

 

Description:

 

A beautiful circular walk up through the stunning and sometime precipitous Afon Llech Valley to Henrhyd Falls.

 

We’ll pass the ruins of Melin Llech as we follow woodland in a steep gorge that is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’.  The river flowing through the valley is the Nant Llech which joins the Tawe further downstream.

 

Reaching the falls, we arrive at the ‘Batcave’ which in the film, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, formed the entrance to Batman’s secret hideout.

 

Our return will be via country lanes with great views of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park).

 

Stiles: There will be 4-5 stiles.

Toilets: After the walk in the pub.

Terrain:

  • Uneven ground with steps.
  • Can be slippery in wet conditions.
  • Some upward climbs on narrow paths with a drop to one side.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Ancient Briton.

 

Henrhyd Waterfalls

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Upper Swansea Valley: Ynyswen: Cribarth Road (end of)

Directions: 

·       Head north on A4067, passing M4 at Ynysforgan and Pontardawe.

·       Continue north on A4067, passing Ystradgynlais and Abercraf.

·       The next village is Ynyswen.

·       Turn left into Cribarth at the T-junction opposite the bus shelter.

·       Turn left at estate T-junction.

·       Park on street somewhere near the end of the cul-de-sac.

 

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

What3Words: spindles.quietly.cookbooks

Post Code: SA9 1YT

Lat/Long: 51.8037, -3.6930

 

GR:

SN

833 130