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Wednesday 4th November |
AGM and Social Evening
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Description:
The AGM will be held at 7 p.m. at the Dunvant Rugby Club, Broadacre, Killay, Swansea SA2 7RU.
This meeting will be very short - to deal with presenting the Committee Report and electing the officers and members of the committee for the next year.
The venue will be open from 6.30 pm until 11 p.m. with some nibbles.
The bar will be available during this time for the purchase of refreshments.
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6:30 p.m. |
Dunvant Rugby Club |
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Arrive early to buy your drinks and choose your seats for the social. |
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7:00 p.m. |
Dunvant Rugby Club |
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Directions: · Follow A4118 west through Sketty and Killay, passing The Black Boy. · At mini-roundabout, take 2nd exit onto B4296 (Goetre Fawr Road). · Take 2nd left onto Broadmead. · Take 3rd left onto Broadacre and follow signs to the Rugby Club.
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What3Words: ever.bumps.mess |
Post Code: SA2 7RU |
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Lat/Long: 51.6198, -4.0335 |
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Saturday 7th November |
Langland |
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Leader: Alison Broady |
5 miles |
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Tel: 07926-285806 |
Leisurely |
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Langland Bay from Snaple Point
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Description:
Enjoy an autumn walk with Alison from Langland with wonderful views across the Bristol Channel.
The walk starts at Langland and heads along the coast path to Caswell.
We'll cross the beach at Caswell and continue west on the coast path to Brandy Cove.
From Brandy Cove, we'll take the track inland through woods up to Pyle Corner.
There'll be a short section of walking along pavements through Bishopston before returning through the lovely woods (hopefully with autumn colour) of Bishop's Wood back to Langland. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Livestock: None. Stiles: To be advised. Toilets:
Terrain:
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Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Langland Brasserie ___________________________
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Caswell Bay |
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Looking westward along the South Gower Coast |
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The Round House in Bishop’s Wood
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11:00 a.m. |
Langland: Car park behind Langland Brasserie (Pay & Display). |
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Directions:
· Head west towards Mumbles on the coast road, A4067. · Turn right at mini roundabout in Mumbles centre (by White Rose). · Ascend Newton Road to 2nd set of traffic lights. · Turn left and ascend Langland Road. · At right-hand bend, take 3rd left onto Langland Bay Road. · Descend road and follow as it narrows. · Take 2nd left into car parks. · Turn right into the westernmost car park. ___________________________
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(Members can use the Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: ritual.sharper.resembles |
Post Code: SA3 4QR |
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Lat/Long: 51.5677, -4.0145 |
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Saturday 14th November |
Pennard |
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Leader: Dave Stephens |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07864-020630 |
Leisurely |
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Three Cliffs Bay |
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Pennard Castle |
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Pobbles Beach |
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Description:
Come and join Dave on a circular walk over to Pennard Castle and Pobbles Bay.
We’ll return via Pennard Cliffs to the car park. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Livestock: Sheep and Cattle. Stiles: None. Toilets: By car park. Terrain: The soft sand ascent from the beach onto the cliff path – not difficult but a little more effort! ___________________________
See photos of Dave’s previous walk in the area. ___________________________
Social after walk Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Beaufort in Kittle. ___________________________ |
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11:00 a.m. |
Southgate: Pennard Cliffs: National Trust Car Park (Charge) |
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Directions: · From Swansea, head south on A4067, Oystermouth Road. · Turn right to ascend B4436, Mayals Road (after The Woodman Inn). · Follow B4436 through Kittle. · Continue straight on at junction where B4436 turns right. · Follow road through Southgate Village to roundabout. · Park in the cliff-top 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: surprises.segmented.bedrock |
Post Code: SA3 2DJ |
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Lat/Long: 51.5671, -4.0878 |
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Sunday 15th November |
Pont Walby and Penderyn |
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Leader: Karen Gibbs |
10 miles |
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Tel: 07748-349264 |
Moderate |
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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. ___________________________
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:
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Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a local venue. ___________________________
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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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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: landlady.fishery.carpentry |
Post Code: SA11 5NB |
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Lat/Long: 51.7595, -3.5787 |
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Saturday 21st November |
Coach Trip: Winter Escape to Tetbury |
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Leader: Lynne Esson |
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Tel: 01792-845845 07754-435221 |
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Description:
Would you like to visit a location where a number of films and television programmes have been filmed?
Then join the social team on our winter escape. ___________________________
We will first visit the Cotswold town of Tetbury, famous for its links to Highgrove (the home of King Charles).
It has various interesting buildings, a number of independent shops as well as cafes and eateries. ___________________________
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The centre of Tetbury |
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After a couple of hours here we will depart for the Elizabethan Manor – Chavenage House.
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Chavenage House |
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Chavenage House was built in the mid-1500s and is primarily a family home.
It is open to the public on a very limited basis as both house and garden are used for filming.
It has been featured in the Poldark Series, Wolf Hall, episodes of Poirot, The Rivals etc.
Chavenage was featured in the recent C4 TV series, ‘Saving Country Houses’ with Penelope Keith.
We will be given a 90-minute guided tour of the house (although you won’t be able to curl up for a little kip in the bedroom where Oliver Cromwell stayed) followed by an optional cream tea in the hall. ___________________________
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The coach will pick us up at 8:30 a.m. at the Brangwyn Hall entrance of the Guildhall for our journey to Tetbury which will take just under 2 hours. ___________________________
We will have some free time in Tetbury before leaving for the short trip to Chavenage House at 1:00 p.m. ___________________________
We have arranged with the owners for an optional cream tea which will consist of scones, jam and cream (supplied by their own bakers), tea, coffee or soft drink for the price of £6.00. ___________________________
Our coach for the home journey will leave at 4:30 p.m. ___________________________
The cost of the coach and house tour will be £29.00.
The cost of the coach, house tour and cream tea will be £35.00
Please specify your requirements at time of booking
Please book your seat with Lynne before making your payment.
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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.
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Sunday 22nd November |
Pontardawe Circular |
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Leaders: Chris Barton & Elaine Reed |
9 miles |
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Tel: 07976-833538 (Chris) 07790-605550 (Elaine) |
Moderate |
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Description:
A moderate walk from Pontardawe through Alltwen, up on to Graig Ola.
Return from Glais via the canal and the old railway line. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Livestock: Yes. Stiles: Yes. Toilets: At end of the walk. Terrain: Reasonable paths, could be muddy in places. ___________________________
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Gwachel (Pontardawe Inn). ___________________________
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10:00 a.m. |
Pontardawe: The Pontardawe Inn (The Gwachel) |
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Directions: · Follow the A4067 north from Swansea towards Brecon. · At the roundabout by Tesco, take the 2nd exit A474. · At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit for Neath A474. · Follow the dual carriageway over the bridge · At the roundabout at the top take the 4th exit · Come back down the other side of the dual carriageway. · The left turn into The Pontardawe Inn (The Gwachel) is just before the roundabout at the bottom of the bridge. · Drive past the pub and park on the old road. ___________________________ |
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: foil.pedicure.reframe |
Post Code: SA8 4EP |
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Lat/Long: 51.7180, -3.8481 |
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Saturday 28th November |
Glamorgan Ramblers AGM Jersey Marine and Tennant Canal |
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Leader: Clive Rees |
5 miles |
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Tel: 07969-378750 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
A pre-AGM walk with Rambler groups from the Glamorgan Area.
We will explore the canal and surrounding area, including the nature reserve boardwalk. ___________________________
Note the earlier starting time. ___________________________
We’ll follow the Pant y Sais Nature Reserve boardwalk then join the Tennant Canal.
Heading north east on the canal towpath, we’ll enjoy this rural idyllic area before crossing an old canal bridge to pass under the M4 flyover.
Joining the B4290 for a short section, we’ll walk into the old village estate and follow a quiet lane which returns us to our starting point. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Stiles: None. Toilets: In the pub after the walk. Terrain: Urban, boardwalk, grassy, some mud. ___________________________
Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Towers Hotel. ___________________________
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10:00 a.m. |
Jersey Marine: Towers Hotel (park to rear of car park) |
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Directions: · Head east along Fabian Way. · At Amazon Roundabout, take 2nd exit onto B4290. · Take 1st left into hotel car park. · Park away from hotel entrance, at rear 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: selection.chuckle.interval |
Post Code: SA10 6JL |
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Lat/Long: 51.6273, -3.8594 |
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