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19th September |
Mynydd y Gwrhyd and Llangiwg |
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Leader: Mike Clarke |
5 miles |
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Tel: 07837-411220 |
Leisurely |
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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. |
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Dogs remain on short leads |
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11:00 a.m. |
Pontardawe: Lidl Car Park (Bottom of car park). |
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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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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: complain.motor.salary |
Post Code: SA8 4AG |
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Lat/Long: 51.7178, -3.8505 |
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One of the views along the way |
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Saturday 26th September |
Oxwich |
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Leader: Dave Stephens |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07864-020630 |
Moderate |
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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.
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Walking towards Great Tor |
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Our post-walk social in the Oxwich Bay Hotel |
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11:00 a.m. |
Oxwich: Oxwich Bay Hotel car park (Rear)
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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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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: scarves.vibes.unpainted |
Post Code: SA3 1LT |
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Lat/Long: 51.5557, -4.1632 |
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