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!
Thursday 27 August (evening)
Lliw Valley Reservoirs
We will walk along the far side of the lower reservoir and along the track to the dam at the upper reservoir. We return along the track back to the car park.
Details: 4 miles, easy
Meet: 6.30pm @ car park at Lower Lliw Valley Reservoir (Car park charges apply). Map Ref: 650034 ///decisions.homecare.shuttling
Contact: Jenny 07468745044
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 29 August
Cefn Lechid
This is a very pleasant walk with lovely views of the Beacons and surrounding area. The highest point on the day will be the trig point on Cefn Lechid which will afford views of the Defynnog and Sennybridge area.
Details: 8.5 miles, moderate
Meet: 10.30am@ National Park Visitors Centre , Libanus. Grid reference :SN 978 263; ///ketchup.precluded.delivers. Nearest Post Code : LD3 8ER
There are toilets and cafe on site at the Visitors Centre.
There is ample car parking with a fee of approximately £4 for the day; card payment only.
Contact: Malcolm 07868 324 624
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Thursday 3 September
Mumbles Hill
Its the last of Jenny's evening walks for the Summer! So join us as we explore Mumbles! The route will take us onto Mumbles Hill before dropping down to Limeslade. We will then follow the upper coast path to Rotherslade before walking back to Oystermouth via quiet lanes.
Details: 3.5 miles, moderate
Meet: To set off 6.30pm on the shared coast path in front of Oystermouth car park. Grid ref: 616882
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Contact: Jenny 07468745044
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 6 September
Garwnant, Cefn Esgair-carnau and Cadair Fawr
Join Geraint and Wendy to explore the wide-open spaces south of the summits of Fforest Fawr on this circuit from Garwnant Visitor Centre. We’ll follow forest tracks north to Cantref Reservoir, then follow faint sheep tracks across the expanse of Cefn Esgair-carnau before climbing to the summit of Cadair Fawr for panoramic views. We then return across moorland with shake holes.
Details: 9 miles, strenuous, with one short stretch of very difficult ground
Meet: 10am @the Garwnant Visitor Centre car park (grid ref. SO 002 131; /// robes.manliness.spoil; CF48 2HU, parking charge £5)
Contact: Geraint 07767 157514
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 12th Sept
Y Palleg and Tyle Garw
Relish the remoteness with Richard! We are heading above the Afon Twrch to the remotest spot on mainland Wales, namely point SN784178 on Tyle Garw in the Black Mountain. The route covers a variety of terrain, including limestone pavements, with hopefully, expansive views of the surrounding area.
Details: 10 miles, moderate
Meet: 10am @ Palleg Road (SN 769 120 ///square.outbursts.coder) From the Swansea direction take the first left after the A4067/A4068 roundabout at Ystradgynlais. Then right onto the Palleg Road, signposted Fishery for 1.5 miles.
Contact: Richard 07986562584
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 19 September
Rail Ramble - Heart of Wales Trail - Bynea and Loughor
We will catch the 11.10 train from Bynea station to Pontarddulais. At Pontarddulais, we walk through the town to Coedbach Park and then pick up the Heart of Wales Line Trail which runs along the east side of the Loughor, visiting the churchyard of St Teilo's, Llandeilo Talybont, the church building having been moved to St Fagans in 1984. We continue along this trail, which gives lovely views of the estuary and the valley, and passes through several wildflower meadows. We then arrive at Loughor, where we cross the Loughor bridge and return along pavements to our cars.
Details: 8 miles approx, moderate.
Meet: Bynea Station in good time to catch the 11.10am train. ///myself.firms.offer; Grid Ref: SS 550992
There are 6 parking spaces at the station and plenty of on road parking nearby. Alternatively people may wish to park on Yspitty Road, nearer to Loughor Bridge, and then walk to Bynea Station, thus shortening the walk back to the cars at the end of the walk.
Contact: Jenny 07468 745044
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
A peek at upcoming walks....
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.