West Glamorgan Group - Short Walks Programme

Saturday 24th April - Briton Ferry. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 3m EASY.
Leader, Gail Allen, Tel: 01792-469232.
Easy walking from Briton Ferry beside the Neath Canal.
Meet 11.00 a.m. Park in lay-by on Old Road behind McDonalds. GR: SS 742 937. Directions: Approaching from Swansea, at eastern end of the old A48 bridge, take 2nd turning left off the Briton Ferry Roundabout and drive up Old Road (McDonalds will be on the right).
Dogs on short leads.

Saturday 22nd May - RAMBLERS NATIONAL �GET WALKING DAY� . A Walk Beside Loughor Estuary. A Stepping Stones Walk. 2-3 miles. EASY.
Leader, Allyson Evans . Tel: Not Available.
Walking on flat paths beside Loughor Estuary. Can be muddy .
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Loughor Estuary Foreshore Car Park. GR: SS 571 988.
Directions: At M4 Junction 47, take A48 signed Gorseinon/Penllergaer. Continue straight on A4240 going through Penllergaer and Gorseinon and heading for Loughor. Half a mile after the 4th set of traffic lights, the road bends to the left at the Reverend James pub. Turn right here and follow signs to foreshore car park which is 300 yards on left.
No Dogs.

Saturday 19th June - Sgwd Gwladys. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 2-3 miles, EASY.
Leader, Viv Davies. Tel: Not Available.
Description: Woodland track alongside river to Sgwd Gwladys waterfall.
Meet 10.30 a.m. at Pontneddfechan Tourist Centre GR:SN 893 071.
Directions: Drive north along A465 up the Neath Valley to the 2nd roundabout for Glynneath. Turn right at the lights onto the B4242 road to Pontneddfechan (and watch out for the unexpected sharp left of the B4242 on the way!). Drive approximately half a mile to the Tourist Centre.
No Dogs.

Saturday 3rd July - Pant-y-sais and Tennant Canal. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 3 miles, EASY.
Leader, Gail Allen, Tel: 01792-469232.
A short easy walk through Pant y Sais Fen and the Tennant Canal towpath.
Meet 2.00p.m. at Pant y Sais Car Park. GR: SS 716 944
Directions: Follow the main A483 Fabian Way road between Neath and Swansea to the Amazon Roundabout. Take the B4290 exit and drive past The Towers Hotel through Jersey Marine Village. Park in the large car park on the right-hand side.
No Dogs.

Saturday 17th July - Coed Bach, Pontardulais. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 3 miles. MODERATE.
Leader, Allyson Evans, Tel: Not available.
A walk out of Coedbach Park by the River Loughor on mainly flat ground but uneven in parts and can be muddy. Go on! Give it a try!
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Coedbach Park, GR: SN 592 031.
Directions: From M4 junction 47, take A48 signposted for Gorseinon/Pontlliw. At next roundabout take last exit to Pontlliw. Keep straight, passing through Pontlliw and on entering Pontardulais turn left at traffic lights just in front of King Hotel. Take 1st right into Gwynfryn Road and then turn left and drive into park. Keep to the left and park in car park at end.
No Dogs.

Saturday 14th August - Crofty, North Gower. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 3 miles, EASY.
Leader, Gail Allen. Tel: 01792-469232.
A walk from Crofty on the marsh road towards Llanrhidian.
Meet 11.00 a.m. Park near chapel/shop in Crofty. GR: SS 527 950.
Directions: Take North Gower Road B4295 through Penclawdd, then right onto Pencaerfenni Road to Crofty.
Dogs on short leads.

Sunday 29th August - Millennium Coastal Path near Bynea. Stepping Stones Short Walks.3 miles. EASY.
Leader, Gail Allen, Tel:01792-469232.
A short easy walk from Bynea Car Park over the blue footbridge that crosses the busy A484 Llanelli-Swansea road. This takes us onto the Millennium path where we will enjoy the fine views of the Loughor Estuary as we walk in the direction of Llanelli.
Meet 11.00 a.m. at Bynea Car Park. GR: SS 555 984.
Directions: Cross Loughor Bridge from Swansea on the A484. Once across the bridge take the 2nd exit from the roundabout onto the B4297 towards Bynea. The car park (Charge) is approximately 100-200 yards on the left.
No Dogs.

Saturday 11th September - Parc le Breos/Penmaen Circular. Stepping Stones Short Walks. 3 miles. MODERATE.
Leader, Gary Evans. Tel: 01792-360837.
Circular walk through woodland to foothills of Cefn Bryn. One gradient, some stiles and can be muddy.
Meet 10.30 a.m. at Green Cwm. GR: SS 538 896.
Directions: At western end of Parkmill on A4118, take the small road at the Forestry Commission sign for Park Wood and the Gower Heritage Centre. Turn left and follow the single track road uphill for approximately half a mile toward Green Cwm. Use the small parking area at Parc le Breos campsite/Green Cwm. No Dogs.

Notes:
For further information about a particular walk contact the Walk Leader.
Where no area code is shown, telephone numbers are for the Swansea area.
Walks are open to anyone including those on holiday in the area.
WALKERS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISK.
THE LEADERS CAN REFUSE TO TAKE ANY PERSON ON A GROUP WALK.

Walks are graded with the grades described as:-
EASY: Generally 6 miles or less using good footpaths with no major inclines or obstacles.
Suitable for novice or irregular walkers.

MODERATE: 6 to 12 miles long across coastal, downsland and forested areas with occasional
ascents, stiles and obstacles. Suitable for regular walkers with a reasonable level of fitness.

STRENUOUS: Generally greater than 12 miles across upland, moorland and rugged countryside
with several steep climbs and obstacles. Suitable for regular experienced walkers with a good
level of fitness and stamina.

Dogs are allowed on walks at the discretion of the Walk Leader as
indicated in the programme. If dogs are allowed...
(a) The dog must be on a short non-extendable lead & controlled by its owner.
(b) The owner is responsible for getting the dog over/under stiles.
No dogs are allowed in the lambing season 1st December - 30th April.

If you are car sharing it is suggested you make a contribution to fuel costs.

All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and
rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members being of paramount concern,
accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore that when entering into the activity,
each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated
the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an
accident to arise.

Walkers must wear suitable footwear and clothing, carry enough food and drink and carry
a small First Aid pack. You should also carry some form of identification and
telephone contact numbers in case of accident. Walk leaders will usually carry cards that can
be used for this purpose.

Newcomers are welcome and those who walk regularly are expected to join the Ramblers'
Association.

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