I wish to take part in the Llanelli Festival of Walks How to book NAME: To book your festival weekend, please study the programme ADDRESS: and complete the booking form stating clearly in the appropriate box the number(s) of the walk(s) you have chosen (e.g. Walk 4). Each person’s choice should be listed individually. Walks are priced at £6 per person per walk, or £15 per person for 3 walks. However, there is one excep- Postcode : tion. Walk 15 is priced at £2 per adult, or £12 per person Telephone number / e-mail address: for 3 walks. There is no charge for children on Walk 15. The charge covers all administration and transport to the start of the walk and back to Llanelli. Festival of Walks For any queries please phone: Name(s) of other adult(s): Eirwen 01554 770268 or Nina 01554 810979 or e-mail: [email protected]

It is advisable to book promptly as numbers are limited to Names / ages of children: 25 people per walk. Closing date for bookings is 18th May 2018. Cancellation will incur a £2 administration charge. No refunds can be made for cancellation after the closing date. I wish to reserve ___ place(s) @ £6 per person per walk £ and/or ___ place(s) @ £15 or £12 per person for 3 walks When you have completed the booking form and cheque – (Please see section ‘How To Book’ on the left.) £ made payable to Llanelli Festival of Walks – please forward to : Llanelli Festival of Walks, I wish to reserve ___ place(s) for ___ child/children for Family Walk 15. No charge 27 The Avenue, Llanelli, SA14 9DW

Sat 26 May Sun 27 May Mon 28 May My choice of walks : A few points to bear in mind Choice(s) of walk(s) of Buses depart from the Selwyn Samuel Centre/Leisure Centre other adult(s): car park at the times stated on the programme. You are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes before departure. Monday 28 May 2018: Welsh Tea I/we wish to reserve ____ place(s) at £4.00 per £ adult, plus ____ places(s) (FREE) for child/children Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and ensure you have a waterproof and food and drink. TOTAL Please enclose a cheque made payable AMOUNT to LLANELLI FESTIVAL OF WALKS £ DUE Walk leaders have the authority to refuse to accept walkers if Spring Bank Holiday I will be attending the Friday night Get-Together : YES NO they are considered to be inadequately equipped. Visitors:- How did you hear about our Festival? NO The programme may be changed in unforeseen 25 – 28 May 2018 Llanelli Ramblers website? “walk” magazine? circumstances. Have visited previously? llanelliramblers.org.uk Accommodation Insurance Please choose and arrange your own accommodation. Participants are advised to arrange their own insurance The list below may help. A comprehensive list can be to cover any loss, damage, accident or injury to people or obtained from the Tourist Board website: visitwales.com their property, as the Llanelli Group of the Ramblers’ Association cannot accept responsibility. HOTELS: The Festival organisers appreciate the support received Ashburnham Hotel - 01554 834343 / 834455 From the Ramblers’ Association on advice from their from the following: ashburnham-hotel.co.uk insurance company: “All sporting and leisure activities have Coastal Park Private Hotel - 01554 755357 inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no coastalpark.co.uk exception. In spite of the safety of members always being Cyngor Gwledig the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. LLANELLI The Diplomat Hotel - 01554 756156 Rural Council It is important, therefore, that when entering into the diplomat-hotel-wales.com activity, each member appreciates that they have a Hotel Miramar - 01554 754726 responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the Station Road, Llanelli. Cyngor Tref Llanelli activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or Llanelli Town Council minimise the potential for an accident to arise.” The Stradey Park Hotel - 01554 758171 stradeyparkhotel.com Llanelli Central Travelodge Cyngor Tref Pen-bre a Phorth Tywyn - 08719 848484 Pembrey & Burry Port Town Council travelodge.co.uk Premier Inn - 0870 8506392 premierinn.com GUEST HOUSES: Adeline Guest House - 01554 832407 adelineguesthouse.co.uk Four Seasons B&B - 01554 833367 fourseasonspembrey.co.uk Southmead Guest House - 01554 758588 southmeadguesthouse.co.uk The Lodge - 01554 773790 Email: [email protected] Penyfai Lane, Llanelli. SA15 4EH CARAVAN SITES: Gateway Caravan Park - 01554 771202 Gowerton Caravan Club Site - 01792 873050 Pembrey Caravan Park - 01554 834369 SELF-CATERING:

Halfway Cottages - 07792 272188 Email: [email protected] halfwaycottages.co.uk The 2018 Festival Programme Festival of Walks • Established 1995 All walks meet at the Selwyn Samuel Centre/Leisure Centre Car Park, Park Crescent, Llanelli.

A ‘Get-Together and Briefing’ at The Selwyn Samuel Centre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, where a bar will be available. (If you miss this, any FRIDAY, 25 MAY 20.00 hrs : relevant information will be available at the start of your first walk.) N.B. Please see the section“A few points to bear in mind” overleaf.

SATURDAY, 26 MAY SUNDAY, 27 MAY MONDAY, 28 MAY

WALK 1 ST DAVID’S TO ST JUSTINIAN’S WALK 6 SULLY TO CARDIFF BAY (ALL WALES WALK 11 MARGAM PARK AND COED Bus 08.30 hrs COASTAL PATH) MORGANNWG WAY If you are looking for spectacular scenery and fantastic views, then this is the Bus 08.45 hrs Bus 8.45 hrs walk for you. This is a wild and beautiful stretch of the Pembrokeshire coastline Delight in this nine mile section of the All Wales Coastal Path, with its sprinkling of From the outset our trail presents us with many of Margam Park’s visual allures as with clear paths and some modest ascents and descents. We will visit St Non’s history, fine architecture and celebrity, from quiet little Sully right into the heart we first navigate the boundary of the Deer Park and then return to the Castle. and Porth Clais Harbour as well as the old and new Lifeboat Stations, looking for of bustling Cardiff Bay. Our route takes us from Sully, along the engaging coastline Leaving the Park, we ascend and are rewarded with magnificent views as our seals, seabirds and ponies as we walk, before meandering back inland along with views across the Bristol Channel, into pretty Penarth, with its Victorian pier, route combines three Long Distance Paths - the Ogwr Ridgeway Path, Saint Illtyd’s quiet lanes and tracks. Walk and Coed Morgannwg Way – before returning to the Park along the 07974 757806 before traversing the Cardiff Bay Barrage into the tumultuous Mermaid Quay. LEADER: Teresa Howells beautiful Cwm Philip. 9 miles, fairly strenuous (Llanelli Ramblers Grade B) LEADER: Mike Williams 01269 832624 / 07804 220007 8.5 miles, fairly easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C) LEADER: John Davies 01792 864525 8.5 miles, moderate (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C+) WALK 2 CAERFAI TO ST DAVID’S WALK 7 CARDIFF BAY Bus 08.30 hrs WALK 12 MARGAM COUNTRY PARK Breathtaking scenery, striking geological formations and an abundance of Bus 08.45 hrs Bus 8.45 hrs wildlife and flora provide a stunning backdrop for the historical, legendary and Enjoy the splendid coastal scenery and heritage sites as we take a circular walk Margam Country Park is set in 1000 acres of glorious parkland, steeped in history, industrial landscape of this short walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. We starting from and finishing at Mermaid Quay. Walking over the Cardiff Bay wildlife and beauty. Our walk starts at the ruins of the Abbey and from here we will savour the tranquillity of St Non’s, said to be the birthplace of St David, and Barrage we will enjoy views across the city of Cardiff, Cardiff Bay and the Bristol pass the picturesque 18th century Orangery. Next we see the magnificent Margam explore the picturesque harbour of Porth Clais. On our return to St David’s we will Channel, continuing our walk to Penarth, a pleasant seaside resort. The route visit the impressive ruins of the 14th century Bishop’s Palace as well as the Castle and continue to the ruins of Capel Mair. We then head up towards Margam then takes us past Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve where we may catch sight of a Mountain from where there are breathtaking views and, hopefully, we will catch a Cathedral dedicated to St David. variety of birds amongst interesting and varied wildlife. Arriving back at the Bay LEADER: Heather Stretch 07815 010417 glimpse of the deer herd. 5 miles, moderate (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C+) we will, hopefully, finish our walk with an ice cream! LEADER: Marilyn Williams 07971 891772 LEADER: Colin Wright 01269 844834 / 07970 543117 5.5 miles, moderate (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C+) 6 miles, easy (Llanelli Ramblers D) WALK 3 SOAR Y MYNYDD TO TOWY BRIDGE (RHANDIRMWYN) WALK 13 AMROTH TO PENDINE (ALL WALES Bus 08.45 hrs WALK 8 CAREW CASTLE COASTAL PATH) We follow the trail of the Cambrian Way south from the isolated chapel at Soar y Bus 09.00 hrs Bus 9.00 hrs Mynydd towards the Doethie river valley over wild moorland with spectacular We walk through riverside woodland before turning inland to arrive at Carew This delightful coastal section is the start of the Carmarthenshire Coastal Path at panoramic views. The walk provides an opportunity to see a variety of wild birds, Tidal Mill, the only one of its kind in Wales. We continue on to Carew Castle and, Amroth. Our route along the coastal path offers superb views over Carmarthen including the red kite. The route meanders gracefully to the River Towy and under its dark walls, we hear the legend of the ‘Ape of Carew’ before heading back Bay looking out to Gower and Worm’s Head. There are several ascents and descents follows the riverside path to Towy Bridge. to the iconic Cresselly Arms at Cresswell Quay, a Pembrokeshire gem where time on our way to Pendine with its outstanding beach which is legendary for its 01554 833099 LEADER: Jeff Davies has stood still. association with land speed record attempts. 11 miles, fairly strenuous (Llanelli Ramblers Grade B) LEADER: Rob Davies 01554 753596 / 07974 102864 LEADER: Geoff Thomas 01554 833157 10.6 miles, moderate (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C+) 6 miles, fairly strenuous (Llanelli Ramblers Grade B) WALK 4 TWM SION CATI’S CAVE, RHANDIRMWYN WALK 9 NARBERTH WALK 14 MARROS Bus 08.45 hrs Bus 09.00 hrs Bus 9.00 hrs Nestled in the Cambrian mountains, the spectacular area around Llyn Brianne Our walk starts and ends in Narberth, a small Welsh town which stands on the This is a captivating walk centred around the tiny hamlet of Marros with its Reservoir is the setting for this walk. Starting from the dam, our trail follows the Lansker Line. We leave the town and head south through fields and along secluded and dramatic sandy beach and rugged cliffs. Our walk takes us through River Towy through woodland, passing St Paulinus’ Church. There will be an attractive bridleways. After crossing the A478 we join the Knight’s Way for a short Teague’s Valley, where wolves once roamed and terrorized the local inhabitants opportunity to spot some of the diverse birdlife and to explore the cave where period and then head west towards Mounton Chapel. Finally we rejoin the who took refuge in picturesque St Lawrence’s Church, and up onto Marros the legendary Welsh ‘Robin Hood’, Twm Sion Cati, is said to have holed up. Our Knight’s Way to head back to Narberth, where there will be a little time to explore Mountain which was quarried for limestone. Stone from the quarry was used to path ascends to the old Nantymwyn lead and zinc mine track, with wonderful the various quaint shops and boutiques. build the Grade II listed Marros War Memorial. views of the rushing river below and the surrounding hills, before descending 01554 751777 / 07582 555518 LEADER: Peter Williams 01554 773810 once more to the river and on to Rhandirmwyn. LEADER: Huw Francis 6.5 miles, fairly easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C) 5.5 miles, fairly easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C) LEADER: Mary Buttimore 07709 661906 6.5 miles, moderate (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C+) WALK 10 CLYNE VALLEY AND OYSTERMOUTH WALK 15 PEMBREY COUNTRY PARK AND CEFN WALK 5 ARTHUR’S STONE, GOWER Bus 10.00 hrs SIDAN BEACH Bus 10.00 hrs Bus 10.00 hrs This leisurely walk takes us through Clyne Valley Country Park to the beautiful A very pleasant family walk along park trails and beyond the Park’s perimeter into This walk, starting at Reynoldston, explores some of Gower’s inland gems. A landscaped Clyne Gardens renowned for its collection of azaleas and rhododen- Pembrey Forest where fans of Harry Potter could imagine themselves wandering short climb takes us to Arthur’s Stone where its myths and legends will be drons. Our route then joins the coastal path with stunning views of Swansea Bay through the ‘Forbidden Forest’. We will be treated to spectacular views across the revealed. We continue, in the company of cattle, sheep and ponies roaming as we continue to Oystermouth with its well preserved castle. estuary to Gower from a vantage point above the dunes. It will then be ‘socks and boots freely, along the ridge of Cefn Bryn, taking in the classic Gower views over the LEADER: Sue Jones 01792 418131 Bristol Channel and Carmarthenshire. We descend to Broad Pool and Cilibion 5 miles, fairly easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C) off’ to enjoy the walk along Cefn Sidan Beach, with time for a paddle if the tide is right! before entering woodland which takes us towards Parc le Breos where we will LEADER: Alwyn Williams 01554 773597 / 07989 138106 explore the ancient Cat Hole Cave and Long Cairn. Finally, following the Ilston 4 miles, easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade D) River, we weave our way to the Gower Inn for liquid refreshments and a meal. LEADER: Hazel Blewitt 01554 755331 6 miles, fairly easy (Llanelli Ramblers Grade C) Website: www.llanelliramblers.org.uk Welsh Tea from 15.00 to 17.00 hrs Following each of the walks on Saturday there The traditional Welsh tea and social gathering is in the will be the opportunity to have a bar meal before E-Mail: [email protected] Catholic Hall, Waunlanyrafon, Llanelli (backing onto the returning to Llanelli. Leisure Centre).

St Justinian’s to St. David’sPenarth Pier Family walk

Reproduced by kind permission of Jerry Howells