September

 

 

Wednesday

2nd September

Note the earlier start time

An Evening Walk:

Swansea Canal and Clydach

An Introduction to walking with us

Leader: Lucy Davies

4.5 miles

Tel: 07772-784492

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

An evening walk along an old railway track and the Swansea Canal.  Bring a torch as the final section will be at dusk.

 

We’ll walk to the start of the railway track built before the first World War but never completed after the war ended.

 

At Trebanos, we’ll leave the railway track and descend to the Swansea Canal. Here we begin the walk back towards Clydach, enjoying the countryside along the towpath. 

 

On our way we will see wooden sculptures installed when the towpath was improved. We will also see the ‘Horseshoe Horse’ made from hundreds of old Horseshoes.

 

We then leave the canal to visit Upper Forge and the cascade of the River Clydach.  Following the Active Travel Path, we make our way to the bridge over the River Clydach where we walk through Faerdre back to the start.

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See one of Lucy’s previous walks along the canal.

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Dogs: To remain on short leads

Sunset: 8:00 p.m.

Stiles: None.

Toilets: After the walk at the social venue.

Terrain:

·       Mostly flat well-made surfaces.

·       Some mud possible.

·       Occasional trip hazard

·       Very short but steep section onto old rail track.

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Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Clydach Cricket Club.

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Crossing the Swansea Canal at Clydach

 

The River Clydach at Forge Fach

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

6:00 p.m.

Clydach: Cricket Club Car Park

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Directions: 

·       Head north on A4067.

·       At Ynysforgan (M4) Roundabout, take 4th exit to continue on A4067.

·       At next roundabout (Glais), take 1st exit onto B4291.

·       At Clydach mini roundabout, take 1st exit.

·       Immediately at 2nd roundabout, take 2nd exit.

·       Head north on Vadre Road (20MPH).

·       Take 2nd right into Park Road.

·       Continue straight onto Waverley Road.

·       Enter Cricket ground and park.

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Post Code: SA6 5JZ

Lat/Long: 51.6994, -3.8885

 

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Saturday

5th September

Llandeilo, Gurrey, King’s Lodge,

Pen-y-banc and Dinefwr

Leader: Andrew Morgan

6 miles

Tel: 07719-409504

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

A walk north and south of the A40 near Llandeilo.

 

We will start in the centre of Llandeilo and make our way north to the A40 bypass. 

 

Crossing to the countryside north of the road, we will follow part of a promoted route before accessing a disused highway to rejoin the A40.  We then turn south on minor roads west of Dinefwr Park.

 

Following these quiet roads, we pick up the Right of Way that takes us into Dinefwr Park with a view south to Dinefwr Castle and the Twyi Valley.

 

Passing by the cattle sheds of the famous White Cattle of Dinefwr, we descend an estate track to a hidden orchard which may be full of Apples.

 

Following the Right of Way through Dinefwr Park, we return to Llandeilo.

 

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Dogs: To remain on short leads

Stiles: Two.

Toilets: In main car park.

Terrain: Undulating, fields and quiet single-track roads.

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Social after walk:

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

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Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

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

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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).

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Post Code: SA19 6HN

Lat/long: 51.8836, -3.9904

 

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Sunday

6th September

Kidwelly and its Industrial past

Leader: Liz Stone

10 miles

Tel: 07876-365539

Moderate

 

 

Description:

 

A walk from Kidwelly with good views of the surrounding area and the Gower Peninsula with Worms Head in the distance (weather permitting).

 

From the centre of Kidwelly, we’ll pass by some of its industrial heritage, including Kymer's Quay, canal and tinplate production site.

 

We’ll also go past the well-preserved medieval castle.

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Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only

Stiles: To be advised.

Toilets: At start of walk.

Livestock:  There may be some on route.

Terrain: To be advised.

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Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Kidwelly: Coach and Car Park (Free)

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Directions: 

·       Cross Loughor Bridge (A484).

·       Follow A484 through Llanelli.

·       Continue on A484 through Pwll and Pembrey.

·       Just before Kidwelly, take 1st exit off roundabout.

·       Enter Kidwelly on Pembrey Road which becomes Banc Pendre.

·       Continue straight on Causeway Road.

·       Cross bridge over Gwendraeth Fach Estuary.

·       Turn left into Car park.

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Post Code: SA17 5AJ

Lat/Long: 51.7381, -4.3103

 

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Saturday

12th September

Coach Trip:

 Cardigan to Cilgerran Castle

Leader: Gary Williams

6.5 miles

Tel: 07732-154632

Moderate

 

 

 

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N.B.  Coach MUST be prebooked.  

Contact Lynne Esson: 07754 435221

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The River Teifi

 

Description:

 

Our coach will take us to Cardigan from where we will start the walk.

 

Our walk will take us over the bridge heading towards Teifi Marshes. We will pass Cilgerran Wildlife Centre and on to Teifi Gorge (the gorge is fairly step and narrow so extra caution will be taken).

 

From there, we will head alongside the famous River Teifi and on to Cilgerran Castle where we will stop for lunch.

 

After lunch, we will call at Cilgerran Medieval Church, dedicated to St. Llawddog. We then head back to Cardigan via the Teifi Marshes again.

 

There are lots of wildlife to look out for and we may see:

Kingfishers, Herons, Highland Cattle and Deer.

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We will visit one of the local pubs before leaving at 6:00 p.m. to return to Swansea.

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Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only.

Toilets: At the start in Cardigan and at Cilgerran Wildlife Centre.

Stiles: There are approx. 6 gates and 1 stile.

Terrain: Relatively moderate except for Teifi Gorge which is fairly steep and narrow.

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A Kingfisher on the Teifi Marshes and a Knight at the castle

 

Assistance Dogs Only

Meet:

Meeting Place:

 

8:30 a.m.

Swansea: Guildhall: Brangwyn Hall Steps

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Post Code: SA1 4PE

Lat/Long: 51.6136, -3.9599

 

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Sunday

13th September

Sugar Loaf from Abergavenny

Leader: Mike Clinch

9 miles

Tel: 07970-878393

Strenuous

 

 

 

Description:

 

This is a circular route starting and finishing in the market town of Abergavenny. Hopefully, the weather will be kind allowing fabulous views from the summit.

 

We will take the main path on the western side of the mountain to the summit of Sugar Loaf then return using the path on the eastern slope.

 

The path rises gradually from the town but steepens near the top. (There is a gentler route available as an option).

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Dogs: To remain on short leads (and must be well-behaved)

Stiles: Several

Toilets: In car park (and cafés near the start of the walk).

Livestock: Sheep on the mountain.

Ascent: 1,970ft / 600m.

Terrain: Good paths but are steep in places.

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Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Wetherspoons in Abergavenny.

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Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Abergavenny: Castle Street Car park (Charge)

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Directions: 

·       Head to M4 Jct 43 at Llandarcy.

·       Join A465.

·       Travel approximately 45 miles to Llanfoist.

·       Take slip road onto A4143, signed Brecon and Llanfoist.

·       Continue on Merthyr Road, following signs for Abergavenny.

·       Take 1st exit off roundabout

·       Take 2nd exit off next roundabout (leaving A4143).

·       Merthyr Road becomes Tudor St. then Castle St.

·       Turn right into car park.

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Post Code: NP7 5EB

Lat/Long: 51.8207, -3.0189

 

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Saturday

19th September

Mynydd y Gwrhyd and Llangiwg

Leader: Mike Clarke

5 miles

Tel: 07837-411220

Leisurely

 

 

 

Description:

 

N.B. We will meet in Lidl’s in Pontardawe from where we will share cars to the start of the walk (there is limited parking at the start of the walk).

 

Come along with Mike and enjoy a gentle and beautiful upland-walk around the Gwrhyd Mountain range.

(with stunning views in all directions).

 

We’ll also walk past the ancient Llangiwg Church on our way.

 

See the photos of this great walk when Mike led it previously.

 

Stiles: One wooden stile and a difficult stone stile with a drop.

Toilets: In Lidl’s and after the walk at The Gwachel.

Terrain: Uneven ground. Gentle climbs. There may be some mud.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gwachel.

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Pontardawe: Lidl Car Park (Bottom of car park).

Directions: 

·       Follow A4067 north from M4.

·       Take 2nd left off roundabout at Pontardawe.

·       Take 2nd left off 2nd roundabout to join A474.

·       Take 1st exit at mini roundabout, into retail centre.

·       Lidl’s car park is to the left.

·       Park at bottom of car park.

 

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Post Code: SA8 4AG

Lat/Long: 51.7178, -3.8505

 

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One of the views along the way

 

 

Saturday

26th September

Oxwich

Leader: Dave Stephens

6 miles

Tel: 07864-020630

Moderate

 

 

Description: 

We’ll walk on the beach along Oxwich Bay to Tor Bay. 

 

From Tor Bay, we’ll ascend to pick up the coastal path to Crawley Wood.

 

Entering Nicholaston Wood, we will then make our way back towards Oxwich through the dunes of the national nature reserve.

 

See more photos of Dave’s previous Oxwich walk

 

Stiles: None

Toilets: Oxwich Bay Hotel

Terrain: 

·       Beach walking, dunes, woodland, cliff path.

·       Uneven and rocky surfaces in places.

·       Ascent from Tor Bay to cliff top path.

·       Ascent in Nicholaston Woods.

 

Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Oxwich Bay Hotel.

 

Walking towards Great Tor

Our post-walk social in the Oxwich Bay Hotel

 

 

Dogs remain on short leads

Start:

Starting Place:

 

11:00 a.m.

Oxwich: Oxwich Bay Hotel car park (Rear)

 

Directions: 

·       Follow the A4118, (South Gower Road), from Swansea.

·       Pass through Parkmill and Penmaen.

·       At the ‘castle folly’, the road to Oxwich descends to the left.

·       Follow the marsh road for about a mile.

·       Pass the beach car park.

·       Turn left at the crossroads.

·       Turn right into hotel car park and drive to the rear car park.

 

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Post Code: SA3 1LT

Lat/Long: 51.5557, -4.1632

 

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October

 

Sunday

11th October

Pont Walby and Penderyn

Leader: Karen Gibbs

10 miles

Tel: 07748-349264

Moderate

 

 

Description:

 

A moderate walk from Craig y Ddinas along the Nedd River to Pont Walby Geopark.

 

Gradual ascent to Rhigos and Penderyn, returning to the car park via Moel Penderyn.

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Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only

Stiles: There are stiles on this walk.

Toilets: None.

Ascent: 1,395 ft / 425 m.

Livestock: There will be livestock on the way.

Terrain:

·       Reasonable paths, some stony and probably muddy in places.

·       Gradual ascent to Rhigos and Penderyn.

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Social after walk:

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

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Start:

Starting Place:

 

10:00 a.m.

Pontneddfechan: Dinas Rock Car Park

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Directions: 

·       Follow A465 northward past Glynneath then take slip road onto A4109.

·       Turn right at crossroads onto B4242.

·       Turn left, signposted Pontneddfechan.

·       Follow Pontneathvaughan Road past the Angel Inn.

·       Continue straight, joining Dinas Road.

·       After half a mile, bear right at NRW Dinas Rock sign.

·       Cross narrow bridge and turn left into car park.

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Post Code: SA11 5NB

Lat/Long: 51.7595, -3.5787

 

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