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Saturday 12th December |
Parks & Foreshore |
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Leader: Dave Stephens |
6 miles |
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Tel: 07864-020630 |
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Description:
A walk through Brynmill and Singleton Parks then onto the beach.
Starting with a stroll in the parks, we then head down the hidden Cwm Farm Lane to Ashley Rd where we use the crossing to access the Beach.
We’ll continue along the expanse of Swansea Bay, following the sandy foreshore to ‘The Slip’.
From there it will be a short distance to our starting point. ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short, non-extendible leads Stiles: No Stiles. Toilets: Brynmill Park, Singleton Park, By Secret Café and in Bay View. Terrain: · Mostly good surfaces in parks. · Sand on beach. · We may encounter some mud. ___________________________
Social after walk Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Bay View Hotel. ___________________________
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11:00 a.m. |
Swansea: Guildhall: Francis Street: On-street parking (Free) |
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Directions: · Guildhall is located west of city centre, just north of Oystermouth Road. · Francis Street is on the western side of Guildhall, opposite Victoria Park. · Additional parking is available in Guildhall Road North. ___________________________
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(Members can use the FREE Ramblers App as a Sat Nav to all our walks) |
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What3Words: super.apron.player |
Post Code: SA1 4PE |
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Lat/Long: 51.6134, -3.9614 |
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Saturday 19th December |
Summer House Hill and Swansea Vale
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Leader: Clive Rees |
6.5 miles |
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Tel: 07969-378750 |
Leisurely |
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Description:
A walk through the Lower Swansea Valley with an extensive 360-degree view over Crymlyn Fen.
We’ll walk from Llansamlet to the River Tawe where we will have our first coffee stop.
We then follow the Tawe riverside path southward and stop at Fendrod Lake for our lunch. There is a café with toilets opposite.
After that, there will be a gentle ascent eastward towards Pentredwr on well-surfaced paths that pass by Winch-wen and Trallwn.
Crossing a busy road, we’ll follow paths and quiet streets onto Summer House Hill.
Here we will have a second coffee stop to give us time to admire the extensive 360-degree view over Crymlyn Fen, together with the valleys of Swansea and Neath. ___________________________
From Summer House Hill, you have the option to: Continue on the group walk for just over a mile. OR To leave the group walk, to return to the start (a half-mile away) Returning via Heol Hafty then turn left onto Frederick Place and right onto Bethel Road. ___________________________
The rest of us will continue by descending into Cwm Crymlyn on the border with Neath Port Talbot. Here the path is rough so you’ll appreciate bringing your poles.
Joining another Active Travel Path, we pass through the now abandoned village of ‘The Grove of Battles’, (‘Llwynbrwydrau’) although you’ll be hard-pushed to see any evidence of that settlement! This area is on the old border of two Marcher Lordships, Gower and Glamorgan.
Following the Active Travel Path, we suddenly arrive back at our start point and consider it time to drive over to the Bowen’s Arms for refreshments! ___________________________
Dogs: To remain on short leads Stiles: None. Toilets:
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Social after walk: Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Bowen’s Public House. (A short drive from where we are parked). ___________________________
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11:00 a.m. |
Llansamlet: Frederick Place: Railway Station Car Park |
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Directions: · Head east on A48 towards M4 J44. · Before reaching M4, (at traffic lights on cross roads), turn right onto Frederick Place. · Turn left at Station sign. · Drive into the Railway car park behind the surgery. ___________________________
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What3Words: lined.having.spell |
Post Code: SA7 9BL |
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Lat/Long: 51.6611, -3.8842 |
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