We want you to enjoy the outdoors safely and comfortably. Please ensure you have appropriate clothing for the walk (proper walking boots, and warm and waterproof clothing - including gloves, hat and scarf in the colder months) and bring a packed lunch and water with you. Please bear in mind that on high level and exposed walks it can be much colder than you expect in the hills, even in the summer, so please bring sufficient warm and water resistant clothing with you to be prepared for this. You must wear a cycle helmet on bike rides.
If you have any doubt about what to bring or whether the walk/cycle/activity is suitable for you, the contact details for the walk leaders are at the end of each walk listing and they will be happy to advise you.
Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately equipped for the walk/cycle ride you are attending and that you participate in any event at your own risk. Please enjoy our beautiful countryside and coastline responsibly.
As always, a massive thank you to all our walk leaders!
Booking
It is really helpful if you let us know in advance that you are attending a walk so that the walk leader has details of numbers/who is attending. This can be done up to the day before by contacting Geraint via WhatsApp or text (07767157514). You will just need to give your name and which walk you wish to attend.
Please continue to walk responsibly to ensure your own safety and that of others.
On the walk/cycle ride:
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell
Bring all equipment you need with you (including food, appropriate clothing, first aid kit, hand sanitiser). Please use hand sanitiser regularly including after touching gates and stiles.
Thank you! We really look forward to seeing everyone!
Sunday 5 October
Penlle’r Castell
Starting from Garnswllt, we will follow the Heart of Wales Line Trail, climbing through woods, fields and a pretty valley to the ridge at Pentwyn Mawr where we will join St Illtyd’s Walk. We follow this along the ridge to Penlle’r Castell, with luck having views along the Bristol Channel from Gower to Porthcawl, and the Western Beacons as far as Pen y Fan. A loop on to Mynydd y Betws then brings us to Scotch Pine and paths back down to Garnswllt.
Details: 9 miles, moderate but with some bits across pathless moor.
Meet: 10am, road by Garnswllt Village Hall, Lon-y-Felin, Garnswllt SA18 2RH, ///serves.used.protected, SN 626100. On-street parking, please try to minimise number of cars and park considerately.
Contact: Sue 07792 076402
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
19 October
Walk the Worm!
Join Janet and Dave to head over to explore Worm's Head! This is not a long walk but it can be tricky in parts and there is some scrambling (you do not have to go all the way to the end of Worm's Head; you can turn back at any point).
Details: 4 miles, moderate
Meet: 9.30am@ National Trust Car Park, Rhossili.
Contact: Dave 07751086269
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 26 October
Melin Court to Tonna
Join Wendy and Geraint in the Neath valley looking for autumn colours. We'll visit Melincourt waterfall then follow St Illtud's Walk up to a high level track with lovely views into the Neath valley. At Tonna we'll drop steeply down to the Neath Canal and follow the towpath back to the starting point.
Details: 10-11 miles, moderate
Meet: 9.30am@ Melincourt car park (grid ref. SN 821 019, ///wimp.office.blurts, SA11 4BA).
Contact: Geraint 07767157514
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 2 November
Broughton and Whitford Point
Join Jenny as we head to the scenic north Gower Coast. From Llanmadoc, we will follow footpaths to Broughton then walk along the Coast Path to Whitford Beach and Whitford Point. From there we head back beside the salt marsh to Cwm Ivy where we can relax in the tea gardens.
Details: 8 miles, moderate
Meet: 10am @ Cwm Ivy car park, Llanmadoc. Map Ref: 439935 /// sundial.earlobe.landlady
Contact: Jenny 07468745044
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 9 November
Craig Y Nos, Beacons Way and Cambrian Way Circular
Join Malcolm and Julie on this scenic walk from Craig y Nos, following both the Beacons Way and the Cambrian Way. The route climbs via Craig Y Rhiwarth and then heads towards Penwyllt. We will visit Allt Rhongyr Nature Reserve with stunning views of Craig Y Nos, Dan yr Ogof, Fan Hir and Fan Gihyrych. The route then follows the Beacons Way and Cambrian Way via tramways, forestry tracks and trails, rejoining the Beacons Way near Pwll Byfre. We will also visit the site of the Penwyllt Brick works before we begin our descent back to the cars.
The walk will necessitate climbing one gate and during the descent back to Craig Y Nos there are 4 stiles to climb.
Details: 9/9.5 miles, moderate /energetic walk
Meet: 10am @ Craig Y Nos Country Park car park which is on the A4067. A £3 parking fee will cover all day parking (cash/card). There are Toilets and a Cafe on site which will be open between 9.30am and 5.30pm. Grid ref: (OS Explorer OL 12) SN 840155, ///cement.dated.unveils Nearest Postcode: SA9 1GL
Contact: Malcolm
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Saturday 15 November
Castell Carreg Cennen
Starting from the castle car park, we cross the river Cennen and head for the burial cairns at Tair Carn Uchaf and Isaf on y Mynydd Du/Black Mountain. We return past the source of the Lougher at Llygad Llwchwr. The walk coincides with the annual Festival of the Senses weekend in Llandeilo.
Details: 8 miles, moderate but the route is over rough ground on the mountain.
Meet: 10am from Castell Carreg Cennen main car park. Nearest Postcode: SA19 6UA.
Contact: Richard 07986562584
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 07767157514
Sunday 23 November
Ystradfellte highlights
Join Wendy and Geraint for a circuit of Ystradfellte taking in highlights of the area beyond Waterfall Country, including Carnau Gwynion limekilns, Maen Madoc standing stone, Sarn Helen Roman road, Pwll-y-rhyd pothole (intriguing; only Geraint could list a pothole as a highlight!??) and Porth-yr-ogof cave.
Details: 9 miles, moderate
Meet: To start 9.30 am @ Ystradfellte village car park (grid ref. SN 929 134, /// flamingo.relaxing.parkland, CF44 9JB)
Contact: Geraint 077671575149
To book: text or WhatsApp Geraint 077671575149,
A peek at upcoming walks....
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.