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)

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Post Code: SA4 3EZ

Lat/Long: 51.6492, -4.0474

 

GR:

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584 964

 

 

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)

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Post Code: SA6 8JG

Lat/Long: 51.6524, -3.9247

 

GR:

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669 966