Programme – Ramblers

We offer short & long walks all year around and welcome new walkers to try a walk with us.

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3 Publicity photographs for our website We take photographs and video of our walks to publicise our programme on the web and in newspapers/periodicals, etc. If you do not wish to appear in these then please let the leader know each time you join a walk. Keeping in Touch We occasionally send out emails about social events, changes to the programme and to let you know what’s happening in the group. If you would like to receive these details, please email the secretary. Additional walks after the programme has been printed These may be planned at short notice. Details will be emailed to members and appear on the web at least 5 days before the walk. If you can volunteer to lead a walk, please contact the relevant co-ordinator listed on the programme contact list. Joining a walk Our walks are social and newcomers are especially welcome. If you have enjoyed three of our walks and wish to continue to walk regularly with us, we will be pleased to invite you to become a member. Occasionally there are 1st year discounts so please ask for details. You will need suitable footwear and clothing, enough food and drink plus a small First Aid pack. While the safety of members is always of paramount concern, accidents may occasionally occur so please carry ID and contact numbers. It is also important to appreciate that you have a responsibility for the safety of both yourself and fellow walkers. Additional advice about joining a walk. • Walk gradings are provided as a general guide only. If you have any doubt about your fitness for a particular walk please contact the organiser or leader in advance. • Bear in mind the distance of the walk, regional differences in terrain and the possibility of bad weather, which can make a walk more difficult than planned. • If you're unsure of your fitness level, try a short and easy walk first - it's much better to find a walk a little too slow and easy than to make yourself miserable and exhausted. • Leaders may refuse to accept participants who in their opinion are inadequately equipped or unfit.

4 Walks are graded as follows:- • Easy Access - walks for everyone, including people with conventional wheelchairs and pushchairs, using easy access paths. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. Assistance may be needed to push wheelchairs on some sections, please contact the leader running the walk for details. • Easy - walks for anyone who does not have a mobility difficulty, a specific health problem or is seriously unfit. Suitable for pushchairs if they can be lifted over occasional obstructions. Comfortable shoes or trainers can be worn. • Easy/Moderate - walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended. • Moderate - walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. • Strenuous - walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential. People in doubt about their fitness should contact the organiser or leader in advance.

Using Public Transport Members are encouraged to plan/attend walks using public transport. Information from Traveline Cymru (Tel: 0871-200-22-33) http://www.traveline-cymru.info/ and http://www.baytrans.org.uk/. Car Sharing To avoid disappointment, those wishing to request a lift should do so in advance of the walk rather than arrive at the meeting point expecting a lift to be available. Passengers should offer to contribute towards the driver’s fuel costs. After a walk, the driver may intend to return immediately or have refreshments & socialise with the group, so please confirm the driver’s wishes before accepting a lift.

5 Meeting for the walk The start point of a walk is sometimes given in the programme in addition to the meeting point. In exceptional circumstances, the leader may need to cancel the walk. The leader will only inform those present at the meeting point. Anyone intending to travel directly to the start point is advised to contact the leader to confirm if the walk will go ahead. Finding a meeting point Grid reference coordinates are printed in the programme and these can be converted to Post Codes or Lon/Lat for Sat Navs using websites such as http://gridreferencefinder.com/ Frequent Meeting/Start Points with Directions on Google Meeting Point Grid Ref Google Map Lon Lat SA3 1AE SS 490 900 http://goo.gl/maps/54OSf 51.589 (Arthur’s Stone) -4.180 Cross Hands SA14 6RE SN 565 130 http://goo.gl/maps/KBGEP 51.797 (Co-op) -4.081 Cwm Ivy SA3 1DJ SS 439 934 http://goo.gl/maps/rgx5p 51.619 (Llanmadoc) -4.255 SA2 7TB SS 594 938 http://goo.gl/maps/SGkj6 51.626 (Cycle path Site) -4.032 Go Outdoors SA7 9DE SS 682 974 http://goo.gl/maps/9nQTK 51.659 (Llansamlet) -3.906 SA4 3BP SS 591 964 http://goo.gl/maps/TO4zn 51.649 (B4295 Car park) -4.037 Green Cwm SA3 2EH SS 538 896 http://goo.gl/maps/uNdis 51.586 (Park Wood) -4.111 Guildhall SA1 4NP SS 643 923 http://goo.gl/maps/BcNgB 51.613 -3.961 (Guildhall meeting point is in Francis Street between Guildhall & Victoria Park) Gwyn Arms SA9 1GP SN 846 165 http://goo.gl/maps/5lh9q 51.835 (Lay-by) -3.677 Killay SA2 7DS SS 598 923 http://goo.gl/maps/RGDpr 51.613 (Railway Inn) -4.027 Llanrhidian SA3 1ER SS 497 923 http://goo.gl/maps/C9qV9 51.609 (Dolphin) -4.172 Penmaen SA3 2HJ SS 526 884 http://goo.gl/maps/CJrc6 51.576 (Rose Cottage) -4.128 SA3 1PP SS 414 880 http://goo.gl/maps/S9NYE 51.569 -4.289 Tankeylake SA3 1JT SS 435 916 http://goo.gl/maps/4gd4I 51.601 (Llangennith) -4.260

6 Walking Etiquette –Safety at all times! We are all responsible for our own safety and that of others on the walk. We need to keep together and not stride out ahead of the leader or force the pace. Participants should not leave the group during the walk without reference to the leader or the back-marker. This may cause the walk leader (& emergency services) to waste time looking for you! Dogs on walks Four-legged companions are welcome where we do not go near livestock. Unfortunately farm animals can be disturbed even by the presence of a well-behaved dog on a lead and the walk description indicates whether a dog is allowed on that walk. It remains a leader’s decision if they think a walk is unsuitable for dogs. To ensure safety of other walkers and to prevent dogs chasing animals, all dogs must remain on a non-extendable short lead. The majority of footpaths in the countryside will at some point cross a number of stiles where it may be necessary for a dog’s owner to carry their dog over these stiles. During the lambing season, (1st Dec. - 30th April), it is not advisable to bring even registered assistance dogs unless the walk does not cross farmland. Nordic Walking We currently to do not have a trained Nordic walk leader but anyone who has already been taught how to take part in Nordic walking is very welcome to join walks listed in the programme and practice their Nordic walking with us. We’ll look forward to seeing you! Ramblers Association The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and . Company registration number: 4458492. A registered charity in England & Wales, no: 1093577. Registered office: 2nd floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TW. Front Cover Photograph:

Above looking down the Swansea Valley

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April Evening Walks No volunteers to lead April evening walks

Wednesday – Friday (1st – 3rd April) Midweek Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead this week Tel: 01792-371428 (Julia Robson) There should be a midweek walk so If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Saturday 4th April Cwm Crai District Leader: Mike Clarke 5 miles Tel: 01792-843590 Easy/Moderate Description: A varied and interesting walk through the beautiful countryside north of the Crai reservoir Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.45 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Crai (Cray) Reservoir Directions: Use car park on eastern (right-hand) side of A4067, approximately 0.25 miles south of junction to Heol Senni. GR: SN 887 212

Sunday 5th April Sunday Long Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead today 9+ miles Tel: 01792-580969 (Roger Brown) There should be a long walk today. If you could lead this walk, please contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

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Monday 6th April Easter Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Tuesday 7th April Waterfall Country Joint with Society Leader: Ian Smith 8 miles Tel: 01792-368609 Moderate Description: An 8 mile/13 Kilometre circular walk starting at Pontneddfechan through forestry, crossing behind Sgwd yr Eira waterfall then alongside Nedd Fechan, passing Sgwd Ddwli and Sgwd Gwladus waterfalls. Mixture of lanes, forestry tracks and paths, generally good but with some sections of path alongside the rivers being narrow with exposed roots. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Pontneddfechan: B4242 - Roadside parking just before Angel Inn. GR: SN 900 076

Saturday 11th April Cwm Lliedi Reservoir N.B. Two Walks Today Leader: Lynne Esson 6 miles Tel: 01792-845845 Moderate Description: A gentle ascent along part of St Illtud’s Walk, hopefully to see Water Lilies at Trebeddrod Lake then to the reservoir and through woodland back to the cars. (Due to the number of stiles and livestock, we advise that this walk will not be suitable for dogs) Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.15 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. : , Harry Watkins Pub. (Park on road). Directions: M4 J48, left towards Llanelli A4138. At 3rd roundabout take road signposted Felinfoel. At end of road turn left onto A476, pub on left. GR: SN 519 023

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Saturday 11th April and Kilvey Hill N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Merthyr Valley Ramblers Leader: Richard Beale 8 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: Starting at the Guildhall we’ll walk along the promenade to the Marina & SA1 before ascending Kilvey Hill via St. Thomas where we should have panoramic views. We will then walk into the Lower Swansea Valley near the and onto the cycle path and back via the Marina. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs to remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923

Sunday 12th April Eaglesbush Valley Joint with Ramblers Leader: Terry Griffiths 8 miles Tel: 01639-637964 Moderate Description: A moderate walk taking in some ancient woodland in the lower Neath Valley and using lesser used paths in the Gnoll Country Park. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Neath: Cadoxton Retail Park (opposite Halfords) Directions: East on A465 to Neath Abbey, joining A474 and turning right at roundabout to A4230. Passing Burger King, business park is on the right. Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/02Xka GR: SS 751 981

Monday 13th April Gowerton to One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Peter Jones 2.5 miles Tel: 07840-542048 Easy Description: We will follow the Wales Coast Path across farmland before joining the cycle track outside Penclawdd. We will continue into the centre of Penclawdd where we will stop for refreshments at the Cariad Cafe. We will then catch the 12.22 p.m. 116 bus back to Penclawdd. Bring your bus pass if you have one. Estimated finish time: 12.30 p.m. in Gowerton. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Gowerton: Bus stop on Brynymor Road near junction with Ffordd – (on street parking) Directions: From Dunvant, turn left on roundabout at junction of Cecil Road (B4296) and Sterry Road. Straight on at the traffic lights, past the ‘Welcome to Gower’ and continue almost to the end of Brynymor Road. GR: SS 582 965

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Tuesday 14th April Oxwich to Scurlage Joint with Gower Society Leader: Jane Jones 7-8 miles Tel: 01792-232316 Moderate Description: We will catch the 10.59 a.m. Bus No 117 (Please check bus times) from Scurlage to Oxwich for a linear walk following the Coast Path (some rough steep bits) to and then across fields to Scurlage. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.50 a.m. Scurlage: The Countryman Inn. (Free parking but they would appreciate our custom afterwards) GR: SS 463 875

Saturday 18th April Site of Llandeilo Talybont Church N.B. Two Walks Today (St Fagans 2) Leader: Lynne Esson 6 miles Tel: 01792-845845 Easy/Moderate Description: In March we walked close to where the distinctively red coloured Kennixton Farm would have been seen prior to rebuilding at St Fagans in 1952. Today we go to the site of the 13th century Llandeilo Talybont Church which was rebuilt at St Fagans and reopened in 2007 with reproductions of its medieval murals. Next Saturday we will go to the museum at St Fagans and visit both of these historic buildings. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Pontarddulais: Lay-by off A48 just east of The Fountain Pub. Google Directions & Street Imagery: http://goo.gl/maps/A2JYi GR: SN 602 030

Saturday 18th April Hafod Estate, Ceredigion N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Gower Society Leader: Tim Gronow 9 miles Tel: 07710-231630 Moderate Description: Woodland walk through the remains of the Hafod Estate near Devils Bridge. Landscape designed by in the late 18c. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.30 a.m. Cross Hands: (Co-op Car Park) GR: SN 565 130 OR 10.00 a.m. Pont-Rhyd-y-Groes: Car park approximately 2 miles east of village on B4574. GR: SN 768 737

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Sunday 19th April Graig Fawr and St Illtud’s Walk Leader: Richard & Karen 10 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will follow part of St’ Illtud’s Walk through Pontardulais up onto Graig Fawr for good panoramic views weather permitting and over to Gerazim Chapel near Cwm Cerdinen. The return route will be over Twyn Tyle before descending to the site of Graig Merthyr Colliery and then via Gopa Hill back into Pontardulais. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Pontardulais: Railway station car park GR: SN 588 040

Monday 20th April Three Crosses Circular One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Beale 4.5 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: This is a hilly walk through some of the lesser known countryside around Three Crosses. We should be rewarded with good views especially of the Loughor Estuary. Estimated finish time:12.30 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Three Crosses: Outside chapel in Chapel Road (opposite school) GR: SS 572 941

Tuesday 21st April Fendrod Lake to the Marina Leader: Colin Warlow 6 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy Description: Walk around Fendrod Lake, down to the Liberty Stadium, along Riverside Cycle Path to SA1. Over Sail Bridge then along the Coastal Path to The Tower. Into the Bus Station to catch the Purple Caterpillar (bendy bus) back to Morriston to retrieve cars. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Enterprise Park: Fendrod Lake car park. (Opposite the Honda Garage on Valley Way). GR: SS 677 970

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Saturday 25th April St Fagans Museum visit (St Fagans 3) Leader: Andrew Morgan 4 miles Tel: 07719-409504 Easy/Moderate Description: Having previously walked near where Kennexstone (Kennixton) Farm and Llandeilo Talybont Church were originally situated, we now go to St Fagans museum near . We’ll start with a short walk to the civil war battlefield then enter the museum to see the reassembled buildings. Kennixton is easily identifiable with its red rendering and the reconstructed medieval church murals are unforgettable. Time then to wonder around and see some of the other houses in the collection. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. St Fagans Village: Behind Church and Plymouth Arms Google Directions & Street Imagery: http://goo.gl/maps/eyuTG GR: ST 121 773

Sunday 26th April Irish Ferry Walk: 1. Llanelli to Kidwelly N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Gower Society Leader: Dave Bird 11.5 miles Tel: 01792-233634 Strenuous Description: We will walk through Llanelli’s old industrial area (copper works, the first spare wheel makers, Sospan factory) and via the Millennium path to Pembrey Mountain with its views over Gower. We then descend to Kidwelly passing the disused Gwendraeth Valley railway and Kymer’s canal. Before catching the train back we will be able to call in for a drink and probably a bite to eat. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.30 a.m. Llanelli: Railway station car park GR: SS 506 994

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Sunday 26th April West Cross Four Bays Circular N.B. Two Walks Today Leader: Sarah Goodall & Elaine Reed 6.5 miles Tel: 01792-927149 or 07584-176051 (Sarah) Moderate Description: Starting from West Cross, we’ll head inland through the village of Norton into Cemetery. We’ll pass through Newton to then over the cliffs to Limeslade, Bracelet and Pier. The last stretch follows the bay around to West Cross. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. West Cross: Car park opposite West Cross Inn Directions: From Mumbles Road, turn right at the roundabout into Fairwood Road then next left into West Cross Lane. Turn first left & follow road past shops to the car park opposite pub. Buses - Nos. 2A & 3A to West Cross Inn then cross road. GR: SS 614 893

Monday 27th April Penllergaer Forest Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Merfyn Williams 4 miles Tel: 01792-520181 Easy/ Moderate Description: A walk around this little known Swansea woodland, mainly on forest roads with a few diversions along narrow, occasionally muddy, tracks. Estimated finish time: 2 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 11.00 a.m. Penllergaer: Forest Picnic Area car park GR: SS 625 996 Directions: M4 Junction 47, take exit towards Motorway Services. Drive right around the small roundabout, heading back towards the M4 junction. Before M4, turn left along minor road and drive downhill to the car park.

Wednesday 29th April Afan Valley Leader: Richard Coombs 5 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy Description: A linear walk from Glyncorrwg to Abercregan looking in at the ponds on the way with a stop at the mountain bike centre. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10:30 a.m. Glyncorrwg: between Post Office & Centre GR: SS 875 992

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May Evening Walks Only one volunteer to lead a May evening walk

Saturday 2nd May In Praise of Parks Big Welsh Walk Festival Leader: Mike Clarke 5 miles Tel: 01792-843590 Easy Description: A walk along the beach and through the beautiful adjoining Parks of (dogs not allowed on beach but can walk on promenade) Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 11.00 a.m. Swansea, Civic Centre, outside Library GR: SS 653 923

Sunday 3rd May Coast Path, SA1 & N.B. Two Walks Today Big Welsh Walk Festival Leader: Chris Jobling 5 miles Tel: 01792-257109 Easy/Moderate Description: Starting at the Civic Centre we will follow the Wales Coast Path eastwards along the promenade and across the weir to Prince of Wales Dock. Staying on the coast path until it crosses Fabian Way, we’ll then head northwards through St Thomas and onto the bottom of Kilvey Hill until we join the cycle path coming back along the Tawe to the sail bridge before finally heading back to the Civic Centre via the Marina. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 11.00 a.m. Swansea Civic Centre: Outside Library GR: SS 653 923

Sunday 3rd May Monmouth and Redbrook N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Cynon Valley Ramblers Leader: Gill Evans 10.5 miles Tel: 01685-811018 or 07855-017009 Moderate Description: We’ll explore the area, following Offa's Dyke & The Wye Valley Walk. The route includes a steep climb to the Kymin Naval Temple. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.15 a.m. Monmouth: Cattle Market car park (Free) Directions: Head north from M4 on A40. Turn left at Monmouth onto B4293 and turn right onto bridge over river to car park. Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/qrX1Z GR: SO 505 125

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Monday 4th May Copper and the Sea: Big Welsh Walk Festival Leader: John France 2 miles Tel: 01792-547438 Easy/Moderate Description: A journey through Swansea’s Industrial and Mercantile Past. A walk and talk with historian John France. This is a re-run of the very popular historical walk & talk John gave to over 50 walkers last year. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs on short leads 11.15 a.m. Outside Toys R Us, opposite Sainsbury’s GR: SS 659 931

Tuesday – Friday (5th – 8th May) Midweek Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead this week Tel: 01792-371428 (Julia Robson)

There should be a midweek walk so If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Thursday 7th May Cliffs A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Alison Broady 2.5 miles Tel: 07926-285806 Easy Description: An evening walk along the cliffs with a great view over . We’ll then go down to Pobbles beach and walk up alongside the golf course and back through Southgate village with a pub stop en route at the Southgate County Club, Southgate Road. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Pennard Cliffs N.T Car Park (charge) GR: SS 554 874

Saturday 9th May Bluebell Walk in Dinefwr Parkland Leader: Myra Lewis 4 miles Tel: 01792-429804 Moderate Description: A walk from Llandeilo into the Parkland to see the stunning array of bluebells. Enjoy the views, valleys and old buildings of the area. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.15 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Llandeilo: Car park on right of main street GR: SN 630 224

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Sunday 10th May Ramblers Annual Area Walks Leader: Penarth & District Ramblers 5 & 8 & 12-15 miles Tel: 07720-292184 (Robin Pitcher) Description: Every year, one of the local Ramblers groups provides a walk for the Ramblers Area. Join fellow Ramblers from all over the old county of Glamorgan for a walk together and explore an area we probably haven’t visited before! A chance to make new friends and discover new places to walk. Afterwards, we’ll go back to the nearby Red Lion pub for refreshments. All walks will start at the same time and place. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Bonvilston: Reading Rooms on A48, CF5 6TR (Paste Google link into your browser for directions, map and Street Image). Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/J6Wc1 GR: ST 063 739

Sunday 10th May Bonvilston: Walk 1 N.B. Three Walks Today Ramblers Annual Area Walks Leader: Geraint Thomas 5 miles Tel: 07720-292184 (Robin Pitcher) Moderate This is from "The Bonvilston Circulars" leaflet by Valeways. It's the red main circular walk – see http://www.valeways.org.uk/files/walks/42.pdf It goes north from Bonvilston, then west to Crossways and Maerdy Newydd. Then South, crossing the A48 to liege Manor and back past Ty'n y coed farm.

Sunday 10th May Bonvilston: Walk 2 N.B. Three Walks Today Ramblers Annual Area Walks Leader: Rachel Armitage 8 miles Tel: 07720-292184 (Robin Pitcher) Moderate This walk heads to Llanvithyn, Tre-Aubrey and Llantrithyd

Sunday 10th May Bonvilston: Walk 3 N.B. Three Walks Today Ramblers Annual Area Walks Leader: Penarth & District Ramblers 12-15 miles Tel: 07720-292184 (Robin Pitcher) Strenuous David will be heading southwards from Bonvilston, cutting across westwards through Coed Arthur, northwards to and through Hensol woods, turning eastwards across to and along the Ely Valley returning to Bonvilston. The terrain varies between meadow land, forest tracks & the odd country lane. There are a few gentle ups and downs, all on the local rights of way network with a number of stiles. (Exact length after recce)

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Monday 11th May Neath Canal: to One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Coombs 5 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy/Moderate Description: We will follow the canal towpath through an area brought alive by Alexander Cordell's book 'Song of the Earth'. This is an easy ‘there and back’ walk on flat terrain. Estimated finish time: 12.45 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Resolven: Car park with toilets next to the A465 roundabout. Directions: (From Swansea take first left off roundabout and immediately left into the car park). GR: SN 826 030

Tuesday 12th May Ashford Gardens Brecon – Talybont- Ashford Leader: Peter Jones 5 miles Tel: 07840-542048 Moderate Description: A visit to a lovely garden set in the Brecon Beacons. See: http://www.britainsfinest.co.uk/gardens/gardens.cfm/searchazref/81002160ASHA

Take X63 bus to Brecon, (arrive 10.45 a.m.) Then at 10.56 a.m., catch the X43 to Pencelli (GR: SO 094 248). We’ll walk the canal south-east to Talybont on Usk for picnic lunch. It’s then a short walk to Ashford Gardens (admission to garden £3). Walking back to Talybont, if time permits, we’ll stop at the pub before catching the 3.36 p.m. bus to Brecon then the 4 p.m. bus for Swansea. Back at Quadrant about 5.45 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.00 a.m. Quadrant Bus Station (Stand K) GR: SS 653 928

Saturday 16th May Wales Coastal Path Leader: Gerry & Pam Horsey 6 miles Tel: 01792-845845 (Lynne Esson) Moderate Description: A linear walk from to Port Talbot along part of the Wales Coast Path. Bus back from end of walk to Swansea (or Briton Ferry if you started from there). (Dogs not allowed as will be walking along beach) Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.15 a.m. Swansea: Quadrant Bus Station (remember cash/bus passes) to catch 10.30a.m. X1 bus to Briton Ferry by A48 Roundabout. GR: SS 653 928 10.45 a.m. Briton Ferry: South side of A48 opposite McDonalds GR: SS 740 937

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Sunday 17th May Drygarn by the Backdoor Leader: Tim Gronow 12 miles Tel: 07710-231630 Strenuous Description: A high moorland walk to Drygarn Fawr via Llyn Carw and Bryn Rhudd. Leader advises that this walk unsuitable for dogs Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.30 a.m. Cross Hands: Co-op Car Park GR: SN 565 130 OR 9.30 a.m. Abergwesyn: Approximately 2 miles north-west of village near Devil’s Staircase Directions: From Swansea take A483 to Llanwrtyd Wells. Take left turn in centre of Llanwrtyd Wells to Abergwesyn. Turn left at barn on road, sign posted “Llyn Brianne 5 miles and Tregaron.13 miles”. GR: SN 835 556

Monday 18th May Classic Rhossili Walk One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Coombs 3 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy Description: We will walk from Rhossili on the wide path to the coastguard lookout overlooking Worm's Head. From there we will walk down towards the causeway for a short break before climbing up some steps and returning to Rhossili. Estimated finish time: 12 p.m. in Rhossili, and then returning on the 12.28 p.m. 118 bus service arriving in Killay at 1.05 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.15 a.m. Killay: bus stop opposite the Black Boy to catch the 9.25 a.m. 118 bus service to Rhossili via Cilibion (leaves the Quadrant bus station at 9.05 a.m.). GR: SS 602 929 Please note you can join this walk anywhere on the bus route - check http://www.traveline-cymru.info/travel-info/ tel. 0871-200-2233 for details. OR 10.15 a.m. Rhossili: Outside National Trust shop GR: SS 413 880

Wednesday 20th May Rhossili Circular Leader: Breda Regan 10 miles Tel: 01792-686317 Moderate Description: Walking from Rhossili church through the farms to Llanddewi church, across fields and down to the coast at Paviland, then back along the coast to Rhossili. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Rhossili: Church car park (honesty box) GR: SS 417 881

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Saturday 23rd May Pub Lunch Walk Leader: Bob Denley 3 miles Tel: 01792-371248 Easy/Moderate Description: A gentle walk from the Gower Golf club with fine views over the Loughor estuary followed by pleasant woodland and countryside walks. It just has to have one short climb and some mud in places! Not actually a pub but the club will provide very reasonable lunches afterwards for those who would like to join us. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Three Crosses: Gowerton Road: Gower Golf Club CP (15 min walk from bus stop above Three Crosses Primary School) GR: SS 573 952

Sunday 24th May “Gower Alps” N.B. Possible Two Walks Today Joint with Gower Society Leader: Lynne Lock 12 miles Tel: 01792-645748 Strenuous Description: We’ll visit the high points of Gower, including Cefn Bryn, Llanmadoc Hill, Ryers Down, Hardings Down and Rhossili Down. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Green: On road in front of the King Arthur drive (Do not park on the drive). GR: SS 483 900

Tuesday 26th May Kilvey Hill Leader: Colin Warlow 6 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: From the Queens Hotel in Cambrian Place, walk through SA1 and Danygraig to the lower level of Kilvey Hill. Then up to the mast at the top of the hill and down via Pentrechwyth, returning to Queens for lunch. Note: Contact Colin in advance so he can book a table for lunch Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. : Outside Queens Hotel GR: SS 660 928

Friday 29th May Malvern Weekend Walking Trip to Sunday 31st May Organiser: Richard Beale TBA miles Tel: 01792-207833 Moderate Description: This year’s weekend away is to the Malvern Hills. This is a lovely area for walking and should give us another memorable weekend away. Long and short walks have been arranged and details were emailed to members earlier in the year. If you have not received these details, let us know your email address and we’ll forward information to you. 20 Friday 29th May Great Malvern Heritage Trail Malvern Weekend Walking Trip Leader: Richard Beale 1.25 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Easy Description: We will walk around Great Malvern to see the various types of buildings and learn about their history and their role in the development of Malvern as a Victorian spa town. The route will be on pavements so walking boots are not necessary. Estimated finish time 7.45 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 6.30 p.m. Great Malvern: Outside Foley Arms Hotel, Worcester Road GR: SO 775 461

Saturday 30th May Oxwich Point Leaders: Chris and Renate Jobling 4.5 miles Tel: 07885-257109 Easy Description: The AA walk: “Woodland and Family Wars at Oxwich Point” (But in the reverse direction). Described as “a short but exhilarating ramble through woodland and along delightful coastline.” - We’d have to agree. N.B. There are six stiles over which big dogs will have to be hoisted! Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.15 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Car Park (charge) GR: SS 502 865

Saturday 30th May Malvern Hills & Worcestershire Beacon Malvern Weekend Walking Trip Leader: Richard Beale 9.5 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will climb steeply up the Happy Valley and then onto the summit of the North Hill. From there we will cross to the Worcestershire Beacon (1,394 feet/ 425 metres - the highest point of the Malvern Hills) and then follow the ridge of the Hills to the Wyche Cutting. Then we will continue southwards towards British Camp. Our return route will be similar following different paths on the east side of the Hills to St. Ann's Well and the 99 Steps into Great Malvern. Estimated finish time 3.30 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Great Malvern: Outside Foley Arms Hotel, Worcester Road GR: SO 775 461

Saturday 30th May Malvern Hills & Worcestershire Beacon Malvern Weekend Walking Trip Leader: Clive Scott 5 miles Tel: 07771-976987 Moderate Description: We will climb steeply up the Happy Valley and then onto the summit of the North Hill. From there we will cross to the Worcestershire Beacon (1,394 feet/ 425 metres - the highest point of the Malvern Hills) and 21 then follow the ridge of the Hills to the Wyche Cutting. Our return route will be similar following different paths on the east side of the Hills to St. Ann's Well and the 99 Steps into Great Malvern. Estimated finish time 2.00 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Great Malvern: Outside Foley Arms Hotel, Worcester Road GR: SO 775 461

Sunday 31st May Menasgin Horseshoe (Brecon Beacons) Joint with Gower Society Leader: Ian Smith 10 miles Tel: 01792-368609 Strenuous Description: A 10 mile/16 Kilometre circular walk up to Fan y Big following around the Nant Menasgin Valley. Ascent: 2400ft (720m) Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 9.45 a.m. Llanfrynach: Park on street opposite church GR: SO 074 258

Sunday 31st May Malvern Hills & Beacon Malvern Weekend Walking Trip Leader: Richard Beale 8.5 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will climb the Herefordshire Beacon and then follow a southerly route mainly on the east side of the Hills until we reach Chase End Hill at the furthest end of the Hills. On the return we will visit an obelisk commemorating the Somers family owners of nearby Eastnor . Estimated finish time: 3.00 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. British Camp on A.449 Malvern to Ledbury Road at junction with B.4232: (pay and display car park) GR: SO 763 404

Sunday 31st May Malvern Hills & Herefordshire Beacon Malvern Weekend Walking Trip Leader: Clive Scott 5.5 miles Tel: 07771-976987 Moderate Description: We will climb the Herefordshire Beacon and then head back down to the car park before crossing the road and on the ridge of the Hills northwards towards the Wyche Cutting. On the return we will follow a similar route back to the car park. Below us we will see Jubilee Drive constructed for Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897. Estimated finish time 2.00 pm. Registered Assistance Dogs Only / Dogs remain on short leads Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. British Camp on A.449 Malvern to Ledbury Road at junction with B.4232: (pay and display car park) GR: SO 763 404 22 June

June Evening Walks Only two volunteers to lead June evening walks

Monday 1st June Millennium Coastal Park One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Beale 3.5 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Easy Description: Starting from Bynea we will follow the Wales Coast Path along the shore of the Loughor Estuary towards the Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre. We will follow a similar route on our return. Estimated finish time:12.15 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. Bynea: Millennium Coastal Park pay and display car park Directions: From Loughor cross the bridge and turn right at the roundabout B4297.The car park is a short distance along the road on your left. GR: SS 554 984

Wednesday 3rd June Rivers, Forts, Cromlechs and Stones Leaders: Huw Davies & Gary Evans 10 miles Tel: 01792-411952 (Huw) and 07751-090755 (Gary) Moderate Description: An historic circular walk from Nevern, North Pembrokeshire. This walk is littered with fascinating sites of prehistoric interest, as well as passing through two Nature Reserves, crossing four rivers and taking in some delightful scenery. Notable places visited are Saint Brynach’s Church and Cross, Nevern, Pentre Ifan Cromlech and Ty Canol Nature Reserve. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:00 a.m. Cross Hands: Co-op Car Park GR: SN 565 130 OR 10:30 a.m. Nevern: (Pont near Nevern) GR: SN 071 390

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Saturday 6th June On Par for Mountain Views (Amman Valley, ) Leader: Doug Portman 6 miles Tel: 07958-638020 Moderate Description: From the Old Palais Car Park (free parking), we will head up past Garnant Golf Course for some great views (weather permitting!) of the Western edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park as we follow a series of footpaths along the Southern side of the Amman Valley before heading back down to the Valley floor and join the Amman Valley Cycle Path to walk back to the starting point through Garnant Park following the River Amman. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Garnant: Car Park on Upper Station Road Directions: On main road through Garnant (A474) turn down the hill in to Upper Station Road (opposite Garnant Chemist), after going over the level crossing at the bottom of this short hill take the second turning on the left in to the car park (approximately 50 metres after the level crossing) GR: SN 687 133

Sunday 7th June Irish Ferry Walk: 2. Kidwelly to N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Gower Society Leader: Dave Bird 12.5 miles Tel: 01792-233634 Strenuous Description: From Kidwelly we will ascend steeply with fine views back to Worm’s Head. We then walk on minor roads and footpaths through the pretty countryside to Carmarthen itself. We can stop for refreshment or a meal before catching the train back to Kidwelly. On-street parking in Station Road (SN 402 064) or car parks available at Kidwelly Quay (SN 398 063) & Station Rd (SN 407 067) Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.00 a.m. Llanelli: Railway Station GR: SS 506 994 9.30 a.m. Kidwelly Railway Station (Limited parking) GR: SN 401 064

Sunday 7th June Oxwich Reserve N.B. Two Walks Today Leader: Mike Lewis 5 miles Tel: 01792-546118 Easy/Moderate Description: Mike’s off on a walk which should be fairly dry! Only one river to cross but there’s a bridge and our work party went out a few years ago to build it! Don’t tell Mike, we can watch him take off his boots and socks to wade across while we all watch him from the bridge! Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 11.00 a.m. Penmaen: Rose Cottage (See ‘Frequent meeting points’ ) GR: SS 526 884

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Monday 8th June Penclawdd, Llanmorlais and Crofty One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Colin Warlow 4 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy/Moderate Description: Starting from the sea front in Penclawdd we will climb to Hermon Chapel before walking down to Crofty & Llanmorlais. On the return we will climb onto the hill above Penclawdd then back to the start, followed by refreshments in the Cariad Cafe. Estimated finish time:12.45 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs only 10.30 a.m. Penclawdd: Foreshore C.P. opp. chip shop GR: SS 545 959

Tuesday 9th June Tenby and Saundersfoot Leader: Julia Robson 8 miles Tel: 01792-371428 07881-307548 Moderate Description: Following inland paths from Tenby to Saundersfoot then back along the coastal path Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Cross Hands: Co-op car park (car share) GR: SN 565 130 10.30 a.m. Tenby: North Beach car park, Gas Lane (£2 car park charge) GR: SN 132 011

Wednesday 10th June Southgate – Three Cliffs A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Sarah Goodall 4 miles Tel: 07584-176051 Easy Description: This walk in Gower follows the cliffs at Southgate to views over Three Cliffs Bay before continuing to then past the water tower and back into Southgate. NOTE: there will be two stiles. Option to go for drinks in The Joiners Arms, Bishopston after the walk. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Pennard Cliffs N.T Car Park (charge) GR: SS 554 874

Saturday 13th June and Mynydd y Betws Leader: Gail Allen 6 miles Tel: 01792-469232 Moderate Description: Includes a bouncy suspension footbridge as an unusual attraction, Great views & several short steep sections up onto the mountain. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Pantyffynnon Railway Station: Directions: End of M4, take A483 towards . At crossroads in , take right turn signed Pantyffynnon station; it’s about a mile from. the crossroads GR: SN 623 108

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Sunday 14th June Above Llwyn-on Reservoir Leader: Mark Wolle 12 Miles Ascent: 550m Tel: 07739-857825 Strenuous Description: A 12 mile/19Km walk to Cadair Fawr, Cefn Cadlan & Mynydd-y- glog, returning above Llwyn-on reservoir Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.00 a.m. Gowerton: Public car park near Commercial Inn GR: SS 591 964 9.45 a.m. Coed Taf Fawr: N.B. Please advise the leader in advance if you are going directly to the start point. GR: SO 002 131

Monday 15th June Stroll in Penllegare Valley Woods One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Roger Brown 4 miles Tel: 01792-580969 or 07977-144074 Easy/ Moderate Description: A meandering walk on a few newly discovered paths, visiting the waterfall, Llewellyn Bridge, old mill wheel and various viewpoints. Estimated finish time: 12.45pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. Penllergare Valley Woods Car Park (£2 charge which goes towards upkeep of the woods). Directions: From Fforestfach, go to M4 Jct.47 (Penllergaer Roundabout) to take the 5th exit onto A48 (east) and follow the signs for the woods. GR: SS 623 991

Tuesday 16th June All Around The beach Leader: Lynn Smith 6 miles Tel: 01792-368609 Easy/Moderate Description: A 10Km walk over Rhossili Down to Hillend then back along the beach, up to the Coastguard Lookout & back through fields to the Church. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Rhossili: Church Car Park (Charge) GR: SS 417 881

Wednesday 17th June Kilvey Hill Circular A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Colin Warlow 4 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: From Bonymaen Rugby Club, we’ll walk to the top of Kilvey Hill via the well surfaced path then return to the club for a drink. Google Street View Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/m3N2D Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Bonymaen Rugby Club Car Park GR: SS 684 957

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Saturday 20th June Cwm Dulais Circular Walk Plus a Social Event: A walk with a meal Leader: Lynne Esson 6 miles Tel: 01792-845845 Moderate Description: Around the Upper Dulais Valley, returning over heathland of Graig Fawr. This walk will use a recently reopened path which for many years was unusable. A meal at the Shepherds Inn, Felindre has been arranged following the walk. Menu choices to be emailed. If you have not provided your email for group updates, please email us now. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Garnswllt: Car Park on bend below Activity Centre Directions: M4, J46, (Llangyfelach), head north on Felindre Road. Descend into Felindre & take right uphill & left fork for Cwmcerdinen. Descend past the old school on the right (now the Garnswllt Activity Centre) to a car park on a right angle bend. Google Street View image of car park & directions: http://goo.gl/maps/ufjqx GR: SN 628 086

Sunday 21st June Stackpole & Bosherston Lily Ponds N.B. Two Walks Today A midsummer’s day walk Leader: Zetta Flew 8 miles Tel: 01792-232060 Moderate Description: A walk around the very scenic area of The National Trust Stackpole Estate. World famous lily ponds, Barafundle Beach (voted one of the best in the world), cliffs on the Wales Coast Path, a picturesque bridge and the site of a mansion visited by Nelson, Lady Hamilton & King Edward VII (then severely damaged by WWII troops & demolished in 1963) but we may see the walled garden! Cream teas & maybe a pub stop afterwards. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.00 a.m. Cross Hands: Co-op Car Park GR: SN 565 130 10.30 a.m. Stackpole Quay: N.T. C.P. (Charge) GR: SR 992 958

Sunday 21st June Abergavenny & Sugar Loaf N.B. Two Walks Today Joint with Gower Society Leader: Howard & Joan Siddle 11 miles Tel: 01685-878476 Strenuous Description: A superb walk along the bank of River Usk before a 500m climb over Mynydd Llanwenarth to the summit of the Sugar Loaf. Return via a traditional tea stop in Sugar Loaf Vineyard. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance dogs Only 08.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 09.30 a.m. Abergavenny: Bus Station Car Park (charge) GR: SO 301 140

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Monday 22nd June Mumbles to Langland One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: John Pritchard-Jones 3 miles Tel: 01792-366441 Easy/Moderate Description: We will walk around Mumbles Head to Langland via Limeslade and on the coastal path and return in part on the top route to the pier then on the promenade. Estimated finish time: 12.30 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs on short leads 10.30 a.m. Mumbles: outside The George Hotel, Mumbles Road. GR: SS 622 877

Wednesday 24th June Penwyllt & Fan Gyhirych Leader: Tim Gronow 9 miles Tel: 07710-231630 Strenuous Description: A hill & moorland walk over Penwyllt and Fan Gyhirych, in the Upper Swansea Valley near Craig y Nos. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Penwyllt: Quarry car park GR: SN 856 156

Saturday 27th June The Gnoll Estate & Tonna Leader: Merfyn Williams 6 miles Tel: 01792-520181 Moderate Description: Around the Estate, climb alongside the long formal cascade and then the high naturalistic cascade, then down to Tonna along the Neath Canal and up passing the Ivy Tower. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.20 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Neath: Gnoll Estate, Main CP. (charge) GR: SS 766 975

Sunday 28th June Cefn Bryn and Horton Joint with Gower Society Leaders: Howard & Joan Siddle 12 miles Tel: 01685-878476 Moderate Description: A very varied walk through heath, woodland and coast, taking in Cefn Bryn, Mill Wood and Oxwich. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 9.30 a.m. Penmaen: Rose Cottage (See page 6) GR: SS 526 884

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Monday 29th June Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

th Monday 29 June Social Evening: Thai Meal and Leaders’ Meeting The Thai cuisine at The Bay View Hotel has been enjoyed by members over the last few programmes and this social event increases with popularity each time it’s arranged. It’s all informal, so order your meal at the bar and it will be brought over to your table.

While the social is taking place, we’ll also start to put together the Winter programme of walks.

If you do not lead walks then still come along for the meal. If you’ve been enjoying the walks and would also like to learn how to begin leading an easy walk on the winter programme, have a chat with us and we’ll tell you about how to go about it. Meet: Meeting Place: 7.00 p.m. Bay View Hotel, Oystermouth Road, (near the Guildhall) Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/FUSy6 GR: SS 644 922

Tuesday 30th June Bryn to Port Talbot Leader: Colin Warlow 5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: Catch the bus to Bryn. Walk back to Port Talbot following the old railway line. Catch bus back to Swansea Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Swansea: Quadrant Bus Station GR: SS 653 928

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July Evening Walks Only two volunteers to lead July evening walks

Saturday 4th July Blackpill - Rotherslade Circular Leader: Helen Gough 6 miles Tel: 07745-996063 Easy/Moderate Description: A mixture of coastal, inland and headland walking taking in Swansea Bay, , Rotherslade, Limeslade and Mumbles. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 11.00 a.m. Blackpill: Car park opposite Mumbai Restaurant. (Bus 2, 2A, 2B, 3A & 14 run regularly between Quadrant and Blackpill). GR: SS 618 907

Sunday 5th July Cymmer – Afan Valley Joint with Cynon Valley Ramblers Leader: Rick Ayers 11 miles Tel: 01443-406696 or 07708-373440 Moderate/Strenuous Description: Starting from Cymmer, there will be some moderate ascents, passing through forestry, open moorland and part of Coed Morgannwg Way Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.45 a.m. Cymmer: The Refreshment Rooms, The Old Station SA13 3HY. Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/ILRfU GR: SS 860 962

Monday 6th July Park Pulpit Walk One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: : Richard Coombs 3 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy/ Moderate Description: We will enter the side of Margam Park and skirt around an old hill fort before climbing up to the Pulpit where there should be good panoramic views. We will descend to return along the foot of the hill. Estimated finish time:12.30 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Outside Margam Park: Fishing Lake car park Directions: Exit M4 at junction 38. Take first left after roundabout towards Margam Stones museum then second left onto road to lake parking area. Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/XAYc4 GR: SS 802 864

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Tuesday 7th July Southgate – Pwll Du Bay A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Lynne Esson 4.5 miles Tel: 01792-845845 Moderate Description: A circular walk beginning at the village of Southgate and following the coastal path to Pwll Du then circling through the woods back to Southgate – Wellingtons are strongly recommended after a rainy period. Option to go for a drink to The Joiners Arms Bishopston after the walk. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Pennard Cliffs N.T Car Park (charge) GR: SS 554 874

Wednesday 8th July Burry Port & Mynydd Pembre Leader: Tim Gronow 8 miles Tel: 07710-231630 Moderate Description: Walk along Cwm Capel and Mynydd Pen-bre with views over to North Gower. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:45 a.m. Burry Port: Rail Station Car Park GR: SN 445 007

Saturday 11th July Mynydd Brombil, near Margam Leader: Gail Allen 6 miles Tel: 01792-469232 Moderate Description: Discover a hidden valley and reservoir, and enjoy good views in all directions from unexpected viewpoints. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.15 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Port Talbot: Margam: By shops to east of the 12 Knights Pub. Directions: M4 junction 40; 3rd turning off roundabout onto A4107. Turn left onto A48 for 1.5 miles through Taibach to Margam. Turn right just after 12 Knights Pub. GR: SS 784 874

Sunday 12th July Cwm Clydach Walk Leader: John France 10 miles Tel: 01792-547439 & 07719-829106 Moderate/Strenuous Description: Fields, fell and steep valleys for a walk over the moors taking in the famous Llechart Burial Mound. Some steep short up and down hill passages. Some rough going in places. The valleys can be muddy. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.50 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 9.15 a.m. Clydach: RSPB Nature Reserve Car Park SA6 5SX GR: SN 684 025 31

Sunday 12th July Pen y Fan Cancelled Brecon Beacons Leader: TBC – check before travelling 9 miles Ascent: 576 metres Tel: 01792-580969 (Roger Brown) Strenuous Description: Starting from Cwm Gwdi Car Park (free parking, Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/qEXdL), We gently ascend hills for around 20 minutes before the ascent becomes strenuous to reach the summit of Pen Y Fan. The descent starts from the summit of Corn Du, down to Tommy Jones' Obelisk and then Llyn Cwm Llwch. After a rest-stop by the lake from where we can admire the summits above us, we continue down the pass to the cottage at Cwm-llwch and the track back to Cwm Gwdi Car Park. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.50 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 10.00 a.m. Cwm Gwdi Car Park GR: SO 024 247

Monday 13th July River & Railway Walk: Afan Forest Park One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Coombs 3 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy/Moderate Description: We will walk alongside the banks of the and on the former route of the South Wales Mineral Railway line. Route is mostly easy with one short steep 200 feet climb onto the forest road at the furthest end. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre car park (charge). Directions: From Swansea take J.40 off M4. & follow brown signs on A4107. GR: SS 822 951

Tuesday 14th July Sleeping Giant and an Opera House Joint with Gower Society Leader: Ian Smith 8 miles (13 km) Tel: 01792-368609 Moderate Description: Circular walk with a short steep climb on grass path onto Cribarth then across to the Wellington Memorial and back down the main track and through Craig y Nos Country Park. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10:00 a.m. Pontardawe: Tesco Car Park GR: SN 722 035 OR 10.30 a.m. Craig y Nos: A4067 layby on right just before castle GR: SN 841 152

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Wednesday 15th July Port Eynon Cancelled A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Freya Sanders 2 miles Tel: 01792-701271 Easy Moderate Description: Starting at the car park in Port Eynon, we’ll walk up the hill through Overton then onto the Mere. We’ll walk across the Mere then have a short climb up the cliff before descending back to Port Eynon. We’ll stroll across the bay in the (hopefully) blazing evening sunlight, finishing with a visit to the newly renovated ‘The Ship’ pub for drinks and a bit of a social. You may also enjoy a meal here if you wish. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 6.30 p.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 7.20 p.m. Port Eynon Car Park GR: SS 467 851

Saturday 18th July Loughor Leader: Terry Johns 3 miles Tel: 01792-845845 (Lynne Esson) Easy Description: An easy, urban stroll with more talk than walk along the east bank of to look at the local history. The walk will end with a visit to the ‘Reverend James’ pub for lunch and/or drinks. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 11.00 a.m. Loughor: Foreshore Car Park Directions: Go to the bend in A4240 where Corporation Road becomes Borough Road. Here, in front of ‘Reverend James’ Pub, follow Bwlch Road which then becomes Gwynfe Road. After ¼ mile, turn left into car park. GR: SS 571 988

Sunday 19th July Hidden treasures of the Carmarthen Fans Joint walk with Islwyn Ramblers Leader: Simon Foster 7 miles Ascent 1800 feet Tel: 01495-272276 Moderate Description: Good paths for the first half of the walk onto Twyn Spratt and then up onto Disgwylfa. We will then go into open moorland (no paths) following a gorge to Sinc Giedd (swallow hole) and up onto Carreg Goch. The walk then crosses some fairly rough ground, visiting hidden lakes and sink holes before we reach Castell y Giefr. Back down to the Gwyn Arms for a well-earned pint and a plate of hand cut chips. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only (See “frequent meeting points”) 10.00 a.m. Glyntawe: Near Gwyn Arms GR: SN 846 165

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Monday 20th July Clyne Valley One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: John Pritchard-Jones 4 miles Tel: 01792-366441 Moderate Description: We will walk up Clyne Valley to the Railway Inn, along the river instead of the cycle path. It will be muddy in places. We will return via Keeper's Cottage and into the Country Park then Clyne Gardens, down to The Woodman Inn car park. Estimated finish time:1.00 pm. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Blackpill: public car park next to The Woodman. GR: SS 618 905

Tuesday 21st July Pen y Fan Leader: Julia Robson 9 miles Ascent: 576 metres Tel: 01792-371428 07881-307548 Strenuous Description: A circular walk which starts from Cwm Gwdi Car Park (free parking, Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/qEXdL) ascending to the summit of Pen y Fan. The descent starts from neighbouring Corn Du summit down to Tommy Jones' Obelisk and then to Llyn Cwm Llwch. We then continue along the pass down to the cottage at Cwm-llwch and then back to Cwm Gwdi car park. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Pontardawe: Tesco car park GR: SN 722 035 OR 10:20 a.m. Cwm Gwdi: Car Park GR: SO 024 247

Saturday 25th July Carmel Woods Leader: Lynne Esson 6 miles Tel: 01792-845845 Moderate Description: A walk through the nature reserve taking in woodland, a massive limestone quarry and the only ‘turlough’ in Great Britain. There are a few stiles and a small climb Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Carmel: Nature Reserve Directions: On road to Llandeilo from Cross Hands, turn into nature reserve layby just after Stag & Pheasant pub. GR: SN 590 158

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Sunday 26th July Leader: Bob Denley 11 miles Tel: 01792-371248 Moderate Description: Viaducts, fine views, open country and woodlands to the north of Pontrhydyfen including Tonmawr. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park GR: SS 643 923 9.45 a.m. Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Car Park Directions: M4 Jct.40, north on A4107, left at Pontrhydyfen, cross river and turn right immediately to car park Google StreetView: http://goo.gl/maps/CIEjf GR: SS 800 942

Monday 27th July Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Tuesday 28th July Fendrod Lake Leader: Colin Warlow 7.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: From Fendrod Lake, we’ll do a figure of eight walk along riverside, canal and cycle path returning via Coed Gwilym Park in Clydach. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Enterprise Park: Fendrod Lake car park. (Opposite the Honda Garage on Valley Way) GR: SS 677 970

Wednesday 29th July Circular A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Alison Broady 3 miles Tel: 07926-285806 Moderate Description: Enjoy the long summer evenings with a walk from Parkmill, starting by going up the steep lane to Pennard Golf Course, down the track to Pobbles beach, then back through sand dunes and woods to the Gower Inn for a well-earned drink! Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Parkmill: Gower Inn Car Park, (charge) GR: SS 551 892

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August Evening Walks No volunteer to lead an August evening walk

Saturday 1st August Craig-y-Nos Country Park & Penwyllt Leader: Mike Clarke 4 miles Tel: 01792-843590 Moderate Description: A beautiful circular walk through & from the Country Park including a stiff climb to the glorious views at Penwyllt. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Craig-y-Nos: Lay-by on right hand side of A4067 just before Madam Patti’s Craig-y-Nos Castle. If lay-by full, public car park at Country Park is available (charge at Country Park). GR: SN 842 152

Sunday 2nd August Resolven Joint with Cynon Valley Ramblers Leader: Colin Harris 10 miles Tel: 01443-474365 Moderate Description: Following footpaths past the falls, up onto the mountain tops with spectacular views. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.45 a.m. Resolven: Melincourt: Waterfall Car Park - Google StreetView http://goo.gl/maps/qeWJA GR: SN 821 020

Monday 3rd August Neath Valley Waterfalls One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Colin Warlow 3.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy Description: We will visit two famous waterfalls in the Neath Valley. Starting in Pontneddfechan we will walk alongside the river up to Sgwd Gladys waterfall and back. Then we will go over to Melincourt, south of Resolven, to visit the waterfall and nature reserve. Why not bring your camera as both falls are photogenic? Estimated finish time: 12.30 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.45 a.m. Swansea Enterprise Park: Go Outdoors shop car park (Former Focus shop), Bran Close, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9DE GR: SS 682 974 10.30 a.m. Pontneddfechan: Street parking near Angel Inn GR: SN 900 076

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Tuesday – Friday (4th – 7th August) Midweek Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead this week Tel: 01792-371428 (Julia Robson) There should be a midweek walk so If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Saturday 8th August Cefn Bryn, Llanrhidian and a large sink hole! Leader: Gail Allen 6 miles Tel: 01792-469232 Easy Description: If you’ve never seen it before, Moormills sink hole is amazing. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Reynoldston: King Arthur Hotel Car Park GR: SS 483 899

Sunday 9th August A walk along the Millennium Coast Leader: Peter Jones 9-10 miles Tel: 01792-873456 Moderate Description: We will head north to join St Illtud’s Way, continuing to Furnace and up to Cwm Lleidi Reservoir for our break. Then down cycle path back to Furnace & Sandy, over the bridge to the large lake and finally along coast path back to start. We can take refreshments there after the walk. Directions: Drive A484 west of Llanelli through Pwll and after 0.5 mile, turn left & down towards coast. See Google Street View directions: http://goo.gl/maps/UXDx3 Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.00 a.m. Pwll: Pavilion Cafe GR: SN 475 008

Monday 10th August Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

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Tuesday 11th August Castell Coch Leader: Steve Robson 7.5 miles Tel: 01792-371428 07758-468212 Strenuous Description: A circular route from Caerphilly Mountain via Castell Coch with some steep climbs & lovely views. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Swansea Enterprise Park: Go Outdoors shop car park (Former Focus shop, Bran Close, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9DE Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/9nQTK GR: SS 682 974 OR 10:30 a.m. Caerphilly Mountain Snack Bar C.P. (near junction of A469 & B4263) GR: ST 156 852

Saturday 15th August Dyffryn Gardens - St. Nicholas - Llwyneliddon, Vale of Glamorgan Leader: Gerti Axtmann 6 miles Tel: 01792-296418 / 07919-626478 Easy/Moderate Description: Starting at the Dyffryn Gardens we will be walking across fields, lanes and a secluded wood visiting St. Nicholas and Llwyneliddon on the way. There are two burial chambers and St. Lythan’s Church en route. Coming back to Dyffryn Gardens there will be the possibility to visit National Trust tea room and shops, Dyffryn Gardens and House. Entry fee (£7.80) applies to Gardens and House so bring you N.T. membership card!. (Please check if dogs are allowed at NT property). Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.45 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Dyffryn Gardens: Lower Car Park. (South of A48 at St Nicholas) GR: ST 096 726

Sunday 16th August Sunday Short Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead today Up to 8 miles Tel: 01792-580969 (Roger Brown) There should be a short walk today. If you could lead this walk, please contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

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Monday 17th August Gowerton Circular One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Peter Jones 6 miles Tel: 07840-542048 Moderate A moderate circular walk to include cycle tracks and the Gower Way. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.30 a.m. Gowerton: Public car park near Commercial Hotel, on B4295 GR: SS 591 964

Tuesday 18th August Cowbridge & St Hilary Leader: Julia Robson 8.5 miles Tel: 01792-371428 07781-307548 Moderate Description: A circular route through countryside via St Hilary & a couple of . Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Swansea Enterprise Park: Go Outdoors shop car park (Former Focus shop, Bran Close, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9DE Google Street View: http://goo.gl/maps/9nQTK GR: SS 682 974 OR 10:30 a.m. Cowbridge: Cattle Market car park, The Butts GR: SS 992 747

Saturday 22nd August Walk in the Amman Valley (Garnant) Leader: Doug Portman 4 miles Tel: 07958-638020 Moderate Description: From the Old Palais Car Park (free parking) we will take a short walk through part of Garnant Park before heading up country lanes, footpaths and fields to Ynys Dawela Nature Park in , after a refreshment break in Ynys Dawela we will walk through the Park and join the Amman Valley Cycle Path to walk back to the starting point through the wooded valley following the River Amman. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Garnant: Car Park on Upper Station Road, Directions: On main road through Garnant (A474) turn down the hill in to Upper Station Road (opposite Garnant Chemist), after going over the level crossing at the bottom of this short hill take the second turning on the left in to the car park (approximately 50 metres after the level crossing) GR: SN 687 133

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Sunday 23rd August The Ystradgynlais Walk Leader: Roger Brown 12 miles Tel: 07977-144074 Moderate Description: Starting at Ynyscedwyn Iron Works Towers, taking in , a stone viaduct, passing Coronation Park, Cwmgiedd, old Brecon Railway path, Gouch Arms (Possible refreshment here) onto River Tawe. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 10.00 a.m. Ynyscedwyn: Iron works towers, Pont Aur Road, off Glan-rhyd Road (B4599) GR: SN 783 092

Monday 24th August Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @)

Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Tuesday 25th August Caswell to Swansea Leader: Colin Warlow 7.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: Catch the bus to Caswell. Walk back via the Coastal Path. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9:30 a.m. Swansea: Quadrant Bus Station GR: SS 653 928

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Saturday 29th August Table Mountain Leader: Zetta Flew 6 miles Tel: 01792-232060 Moderate Description: A walk to the summit of Table Mountain also known in Welsh as Crug Hywel. We ascend via lanes, farm tracks and moorland paths to reach the Iron Age Hill Fort. This delightful walk offers stunning views of the Usk Valley, Black Mountains and the wider Brecon Beacons. Returning along the side of a narrow wooded valley known as Cwm Cumbeth. This walk is not suitable for dogs. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.45 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Crickhowell: Car Park at rear of Tourist Information (charge) Google StreetView: http://goo.gl/maps/qXWFP GR: SO 218 184

Sunday 30th August Southgate Circular Leader: Phil Rickard 7.5 miles Tel: 07951-621207 Moderate Description: A scenic stroll along Pennard Cliffs, stopping at Pobbles beach and Pennard castle. Then onto Penmaen Church, Green Cwm and Parkmill. There are two steep climbs but the views are worth it. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 10.45 a.m. Pennard School/Library car park Public Transport: No Sunday buses at present but check nearer the time. GR: SS 554 883

Monday 31st August A Short Gentle Bank Holiday Stroll One of a Series of 'Easier Walks with Friends' Leader: Gerti Axtmann 3 miles Tel: 01792-296418 Easy Description: We walk over and down to the Fish Pond then via through Blackhills Caravan Park to the Wildflower coffee shop. From there we walk via Fairwood Park Golf Club to Hen Parc Lane and back to Fairwood Lane. Ideal for beginners. There are short distances through woodland with brambles and nettles. Long trousers are recommended. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 11.00 a.m. Killay: Fairwood Lane (Just off A4118 Gower Road by Playing Fields, from City centre turn first left after Mike Davies' shop) GR: SS 585 926

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September Evening Walks Only one volunteer to lead a September evening walk

Wednesday 2nd September Wales Coast Path: Margam to Porthcawl Leader: Richard Beale 8 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will do a linear walk from Margam, passing the outskirts of Port Talbot steelworks and onto Kenfig Nature Reserve. We will pass near Sker Rocks, the scene of the famous Mumbles lifeboat disaster. The route ends with a walk along the promenade into Porthcawl. We will return by bus from Porthcawl. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Near Margam Park entrance (Port Talbot side): Lay-by on south side of A48. Bus service: The X1 Swansea- bus can be used. Departs , Stand F at 9.30 a.m. Arrives Margam Park entrance at 10.17 a.m. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/h1s9s GR: SS 799 859

Thursday 3rd September Fendrod Lake Circular A Summer Evening Stroll Leader: Colin Warlow 3.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy Description: A walk around Fendrod Lake, then on to pass Liberty Stadium, before returning to the Lake. Then maybe off for a drink afterwards. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 7.00 p.m. Enterprise Park: Fendrod Lake car park. (Opposite the Honda Garage on Valley Way). GR: SS 677 970

Saturday 5th September Circling around Foel Fynyddau, Pontrhydyfen Leader: Gail Allen 6 miles Tel: 01792-469232 Moderate Description: an old tramway in Cwm , up my favourite sunken lane, and viewing from a distance the 3 masts on the top of Foel Fynyddau. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.15 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn Car Park Directions: M4 Jct.40, north on A4107, left at Pontrhydyfen, cross river and turn right immediately to car park Google StreetView: http://goo.gl/maps/CIEjf GR: SS 800 943

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Sunday 6th September Llanfrynach & Fan y Big Joint with Gower Society Leaders: Howard & Joan Siddle 10 miles Tel: 01685-878476 Strenuous Description: A steady, long ascent to the summit, followed by circuit around Cwm Oergwm with spectacular views throughout. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 8.30 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 9.45 a.m. Llanfrynach: On Street opposite Church GR: SO 074 258

Monday 7th September Clyne Valley, Common and Upper Killay One of a series of 'Easier Walks With Friends' Leader: Richard Beale 6 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will walk down the cycle track and then up to Keeper's Cottage and onto Mill Lane and . We will return via Fairwood Lake and Upper Killay. Estimated finish time:1 p.m. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.30 a.m. Killay: Railway Inn car park GR: SS 598 924

Tuesday 8th September Park Woods to Leader: Richard Coombs & Colin Warlow 9 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Moderate Description: From Park Woods across Pennard Burrows & fields to Pwlldu Bay. Back around Pwlldu Head & along the cliffs to Three Cliffs Bay (with an optional stop at Three Cliffs Coffee Shop). Then along Pennard Pill & back into Park Woods. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.30 a.m. Parkmill: Forestry Commission car park in Park Woods Directions: Take single track lane behind Parkmill Heritage Centre to Green Cwm. GR: SS 538 896

Wednesday 9th September The Ystradgynlais Walk Leader: Roger Brown 9.5 miles Tel: 07977-144074 Moderate Description: Starting at Ynyscedwyn Iron Works Towers, taking in Swansea canal, a stone viaduct, passing Coronation Park, Cwmgiedd, old Brecon Railway path, Gouch Arms (Possible refreshments here) onto River Tawe. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 9.15 a.m. Swansea Enterprise Park: Go Outdoors shop car park (Former Focus shop, Bran Close, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9DE) Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/9nQTK GR: SS 682 974 10.00 a.m. Ynyscedwyn: Iron works towers, Pont Aur Road (Off Glan-rhyd Road (B4599) GR: SN 783 092 43

Saturday 12th September Rocky Ravines, Brynamman Leader: Al Evans 5 miles Tel: 01792-475521 Easy/Moderate Description: This walk explores the rocky foundations of Brynamman as revealed in the gorges cut by the stream which flows down off the Black Mountains. We will do a circular route around the centre of Brynamman, on the lower moorland and down through some lovely green areas by the river and then continue on the cycle path to Ynys Dawela, walking the Riverside path there and return on cycle path. Mainly good paths (with some ups and downs) and can be muddy. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Brynamman Directions: At car park opposite Black Mountain centre in centre of Brynamman. From south & west follow A474 (from Pontardawe or Ammanford) then pick up the A4069 at and follow it to Brynamman. Turn right onto A4068 and car park is immediately on right opposite the Black Mountain Centre – overflow at rear. GR: SN 714 143

Sunday 13th September Sunday Short Walk Leader: No volunteer to lead today Up to 8 miles Tel: 01792-580969 (Roger Brown)

There should be a short walk today. If you could lead this walk, please contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @)

Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Monday 14th September Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

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Wednesday 16th September Bishopston Valley Stroll Leader: Andrew Morgan 4 miles Tel: 07719-409504 Easy Description: Down through the historic Bishopston Valley and along the coast to Pwll Du. Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.00 a.m. Bishopston: Pyle Corner GR: SS 581 883

Saturday 19th September Penllergaer Woods Leader: Mike Lewis 4 miles Tel: 01792-546118 Easy Description: A walk round the woods and along the streams. Come along to see what else we find! Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10.30 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Penllergaer Woods Car Park (charge) Directions: M4:J47, go eastbound on A48, take first turn right and then turn left into car park GR: SS 623 993

Sunday 20th September Irish Ferry Walk: 3. Carmarthen-St. Clears Joint with Gower Society Leader: Dave Bird 12.5 miles Tel: 01792-233634 Strenuous Description: We start following the Wales Coast Path alongside the River Towy before heading inland past Llangain. Walking on footpaths and minor roads we re-join the Coast Path for the last few miles to St Clears. Public transport is inconvenient so we will shuttle cars (it’s only 12 min each way). Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.00 a.m. Cross Hands: Coop Car Park GR: SN 565 130 OR 9.30 a.m. Carmarthen: St. Peter’s Car Park. Post Code SA31 1LN N.B. The 6 digit Grid Reference is approximately 70 metres away in another street. The 8 digit GR SN 4149 2025 is in the car park. GR: SN 414 202

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Monday 21th September Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Tuesday 22nd September Clydach to Pontardawe Leader: Richard Coombs 5 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Easy Description: Walk along canal side to Pontardawe and back. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10:30 a.m. Clydach: Coed Gwilym Park GR: SN 701 016

Saturday 26th September Penclawdd Leader: Roger Brown 5 miles Tel: 01792-580969 Easy Description: a circular walk to include St. Gwynour’s Church and the ruined remains of Hermon Chapel, once a beacon for shipping in the Bury Estuary. This walk is not suitable for dogs Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 10.30 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 11.00 a.m. Penclawdd: Foreshore Car Park, (opp. fish/chip shop, B4295) GR: SS 545 959

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Sunday 27th September Three Trig Points:- Fan Bwlch Chwyth, Fan Nedd and Fan Gyhirych Leader: Parisa Eslambolchilar 11 miles Ascent: 720m Tel: 07807-726031 Strenuous Description: This is a circular walk starting from Pont Gyhirych and going along the minor road for a while before ascending right to reach our first Trig Point at Fan Bwlch Chwyth. We’ll have views of Cray Reservoir and Pen y Fan as we head for the second Trig on Fan Nedd. A long ascent to the third Trig on Fan Gyhirych rewards us with a beautiful panoramic view of Brecon Beacons. We then descend from this point to the car park. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only 9.00 a.m. Civic Centre (County Hall) Oystermouth Road GR: SS 653 923 OR 10.00 a.m. Pont Gyhirych: Large lay-by near Cray Reservoir at the approach to the old bridge. Google map http://goo.gl/maps/zl2qM Postcode: LD3 8YY GR: SN 886 211

Monday 28th September Monday Short Stroll One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: No volunteer to lead today 2 - 4 miles Tel: 01792-207833 (Richard Beale) There should be a short, relaxed stroll today If you could lead this walk, contact us at least ten days prior & we’ll email details to everyone on our email distribution list. To receive updates, register your email with infoATswansearamblers.org.uk (Replacing AT with @) Meet: Meeting Place: GR: SS 000 000

Tuesday 29th September North Gower Leader: Steve Robson 7 miles Tel: 01792-371428 Moderate Description: A wander round the footpaths of North Gower. Good views across the marshes.

Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads 10:00 a.m. Llanmadoc: Cwm Ivy C.P. (honesty box) GR: SS 439 935

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