July

 

 

Thursday

2nd July

Brynbach Common & Dulais Valley

Leader: Mike Clarke

4 miles

Tel: 07837-411220

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

A beautiful walk with glorious views around the eastern flank of Cwm Dulais.  Bring a flask for a tea/coffee stop en route.

 

Stiles: None.

Toilets: At the pub afterwards.

Terrain: Paths across moorland with most of the ascent already done by car.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Shepherds Arms, Felindre.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Pontlliw: Brynbach Common

On the mountain road between Felindre and Pontarddulais.

(At a 6-way junction).

Directions: 

·       Follow A48 north to Pontlliw.

·       At traffic lights in Pontlliw:

Either:

·       Turn right.

·       Drive Clordir Road/Bryn-Bach Road for 1.5 miles.

Or:

·       Continue north on A48.

·       Turn right at crossroads for Pontarddulais Garden Centre.

·       Drive up Heol y Barna Road for 1 mile.

 

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

What3Words: screaming.melons.supplier

Post Code: SA4 8NS

Lat/Long: 51.7121, -4.0019

 

GR:

SN

617 033

 

 

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

5th July

Llanmadoc Hill and Whiteford Sands

Leader: Val Martin and Amanda Harris

10 miles

Tel: 07900-900199 (V.M.)

Moderate

 

 

Description:

 

A walk over Llanmadoc Hill to Llangennith Church then along the beach to Whiteford Point and back down the Wales Coast Path.

 

Stiles: There a few stiles.

Toilets: In pub after walk.

Terrain: Steep ascents and descents, moorland, road, narrow path and beach.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Britannia Inn, Llanmadoc.

 

 

Assistance Dogs Only

Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Llanmadoc: Cwm Ivy: Field car park

(£5 charge to park, card only)

 

N.B. Paying for parking is difficult due to internet and pay machine issues. You can prepay at: https://www.yourparkingspace.co.uk/

Car park number 12497, “Whiteford Beach Car park, Cwm Ivy”.

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).

 

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

What3Words: wiping.sleepy.sidelined

Post Code: Inaccurate

Lat/Long: 51.6185, -4.2547

 

GR:

SS

440 934

 

 

Saturday

11th July

SUMMER EXCURSION

Coach trip

Leader: Lynne Esson

 

Tel: 01792-845845 / 07754-435221

 

 

Description:

 

The Social Committee has arranged a summer excursion.

 

A coach will pick us up at 9.00 at the Brangwyn Hall entrance of the Guildhall for a trip to Brecon which will take approx. 1 hour 15 mins.

 

We will have some free time in Brecon before heading to the canal basin by 11.45 for our boat trip with Dragonfly Cruises.  At 12 noon we will start our 2.5-hour round trip to the Brecon Aqueduct.

 

Once on board, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available to purchase.

(You can bring your own food and drink to have on the boat).

 

We have arranged with the owners for an optional cream tea which will consist of a ‘largish’ scone, jam and cream (supplied by the local bakers – St. Mary’s), a tea, coffee or soft drink and a glass of prosecco for the price of £6.00.

 

You will have some free time again before we return to our coach for the home journey at 5.00.

 

The cost of the coach and boat will be £24.00. 

The cost of the coach, boat and cream tea will be £30.00

 

Please book your seat with Lynne before making your payment. 

Please advise which option you require at time of booking.

 

 

Cancellation: If you find you can no longer attend this event, please contact Lynne as soon as possible as there may be a waiting list.

 

 

 

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

 

 

Sunday

19th July

Cefn Cribwr Roundabout

Leader: Tim Gronow

9 miles

Tel: 07710-231630

Moderate

 

 

Description:

 

A woodland and farmland walk around Cefn Cribwr.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.

 

 

Assistance Dogs Only

Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Pyle: Cefn Cribwr Rugby Club Car Park

Directions: 

·       Follow M4 eastward

·       At J37 (Pyle), take 1st exit off slip road onto A4229 northward.

·       At roundabout, take 2nd exit to Pyle.

·       At 2nd set of traffic lights (at cross roads), turn right onto B4281,
(signed Kenfig Hill and Aberkenfig).

·       Watch for speed camera.

·       After about 2 miles, turn right into car park.

 

What3Words: outpost.assess.buzzards

Post Code: CF32 0BA

Lat/Long: 51.5313, -3.6421

 

GR:

SS

861 826

 

 

Wednesday

22nd July

An Evening Walk:

Panoramic views from Mount Pleasant

(Note earlier start time for optional post-walk meal!)

An Introduction to walking with us

Leader: Alison Broady

3 miles

Tel: 07926-285806

Leisurely

Sunset is at 9:19 p.m.

 

 

 

Description:

 

At 5:30 p.m., enjoy an evening stroll with Alison through the Mount Pleasant area above the city centre. 

 

The walk will include Rosehill Quarry, Mayhill Washing Lake and the Jewish Cemetery, plus some surprises. 

 

Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk

Toilets: At food hall after the walk

Terrain: Ascent of hills above centre of Swansea but with some great views.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards we will go for food at the ALBERT HALL Food Hall where you can select food from a number of outlets, including Pizza Boyz Pizzas.

Those who came to their other venue last year really enjoyed their meals - and on Wednesdays, the Pizzas are 2 for 1!

No need to let Alison know you are coming, just turn up and we’ll order food on the day.

View from Mount Pleasant

 

View towards Port Talbot

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

5:30 p.m.

Craddock Street: Albert Hall Foodhall: Pizza Boyz

Directions: 

·       Located on the corner of Cradock St. and Walter’s Road.

·       Nowhere close to park on-street.

·       On-road parking further west on Walter Road.

·       N.B. One-hour parking applies in some parking bays until 6 p.m.

 

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

What3Words: costs.doors.chew

Post Code: SA13EN

Lat/Long: 51.6213, -3.9474

 

GR:

SS

652 931

 

 

Saturday

25th July

Leader Required

 

 

If one of our leaders could lead a walk on this day, please let us know.

 

Please note this is the day of the Air Show.