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 21 June
Caio-Mynydd Mallaen Circular Walk
Join Malcolm and Julie on this varied walk with fantastic views (weather permitting!). The walk starts with a gradual ascent from the car park, where we will reach the top of Allt Cwmgerwyn. The route then opens up as we cross fields to get to the tumuli on Mynydd Mallaen.
We then pick up the bridleway south towards Cilycwm before making our way back via forest tracks and fields in order to return to the car park.
Details: 12 miles, moderate.
Meet: 10am@ Caio Forest car park (as you enter Caio village and immediately after the Brunant Arms Pub turn off on the left side of road on sharp bend and follow the road and track until you reach the forest car park.) Grid reference : SN 679405 ///factoring.tubes.excusing
Contact: Malcolm 07868324648
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 28 June
Birchgrove, Glais and Mynydd Drumau
Join Geraint and Wendy for a circuit from Clydach to Mynydd Drumau, originally planned for last December. Starting at the Clydach Canal car park we’ll follow the Swansea Canal and River Tawe to Swansea Business Park, visit Scott’s Pit engine house, then climb steadily through Birchgrove to Carreg Bica standing stone on Mynydd Drumau before returning down Nant y Glais valley to Glais and over the Glais Moraine back to the Swansea Canal.
Details: 11-12 miles, moderate.
Meet: 9.45am @ the Clydach Canal car park by Coed Gwilym Park, Clydach (grid ref. SN 700 016; /// ruby.respected.blizzard; Postcode SA6 5NS)
Contact: Geraint 07767 157514
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 5 July
Llandeilo to Carreg Cennen Castle
Join Richard as we follow the Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandeilo up to Carreg Cennen Castle before returning along the Afon Cennen, over the ridge to Ffairfach. The route should give us good views of the Cennen and Tywi Valleys, and the Black Mountains.
Details: 10 miles, moderate.
Meet: 10am from Llandeilo Railway Station car park. SN 634226. ///obliging.bits.suddenly
Contact: Richard 07986562584
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Saturday 11 July
Oxwich - Penmaen
Join Paul as we enjoy the scenic South Gower coast. We'll be taking the bus to Oxwich and walking back. The walk route will take in Oxwich Point, Oxwich Slade, Millwood and Cefn Bryn, before arriving back at Penmaen car park.
Details: 10 miles, moderate
Meet: 10.15am @ Penmaen car park (opposite the Church) grid ref. SN 532887; /// surreal.mailboxes.basket. The 117 bus stops by the church.
Contact: Paul 07354 474882
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
Sunday 19 July
Cwm Twrch and Carn Fadog
Join Wendy and Geraint to explore the southern slopes of the Black Mountain along and above the Twrch valley, once an area of heavy industry but now seeming wild and remote. From Ystradowen we’ll follow the riverside path along the line of an old railway to the limekilns at the site of the Henllys Vale Colliery, then make our way over rough ground to Cefn Carn Fadog and Carn Fadog before returning past old quarries and along former tramways and inclines.
Details: 9/10 miles, strenuous
Meet: 10 am @ the car park off Pen-y-graig Road in Ystradowen (grid ref. SN 752 124; /// joins.warbler.agreeable; SA9 2YS)
Contact: Geraint 07767 157514
To book: Geraint 07767 157514
A peek at upcoming walks....
Jenny's popular Summer evening walks will be back in July! There will be walks on 30 July and 6, 13, 20, 27 August - all start at 6.30pm on a Thursday evening.
Saturday 25 July - Lee
9 August - Eppynt Way Circular - Malcolm and Julie
16 August - Carn Pica - Steve and Julia
12 Sept - Richard - Y palleg and Tyle Garw
19 Sept - Heart of Wales Rail Ramble - Jenny
please contact Wendy (07808401920) if you are able to lead a walk or arrange an event.