Weekend Activities
Winter 2008/2009
| Date | Description | Grading | Meet at | Contact |
| Saturday 15th Nov |
Whitford Point Lighthouse
A low tide walk out along Berges Island, on to the historic cast iron lighthouse, and back along the beach. |
6 miles, easy but some rock scrambling | St Helen's beach car park, Oystermouth Road, 9:30am | Sue 296219 |
| Saturday 29th Nov |
Xmas Evening
Contact Janet for details |
Janet 203382 | ||
| Saturday 13th December |
Melincourt Waterfall
We will explore part of the Neath valley including Melincourt waterfall and Ffynon Oer windfarm. |
8/10 miles, moderate | Contact Gary | Gary 07974 574181 |
| Saturday 3rd January |
New Year Warmer
Walk round the back of Rhossili Down to the Kings Head, Llangennith, for a pit stop for pub grub & grog! Before making our way back across the top of the Down, taking in the breathtaking views! |
6 miles, moderate | 11.10am Rhossili Car park (118 bus -leaves Swansea City Centre@ 10.10am; stops @ Uplands & Sketty X) | Peris 281080 |
| Saturday 17th January |
Lliw Reservoir
A walk through Felindre village, lanes, hills and reservoir. Possibly muddy. |
8 miles, moderate | St Helen's beach car park, 9:30am | Pauline 07817 063899 |
| Sunday 1st February |
Llyn y Fan Fawr and Fan Hir
We will be joining a walk led by the Brecon Beacons Park Society for an energetic hike up to the lake below the ridge, returning along the top. |
7 miles, strenuous | Meet at the Tafarn-y-Garreg car park at GR SN 848171 at 10am | |
| Saturday 14th February |
Whisky and Waterfalls
A walk through the woods to Sgwd yr Eira then on to Penderyn, the home of Welsh Whisky, and a visit to the whisky distillery. (Charges may apply, booking essential so contact Louise at least 1 week before) |
6 miles, moderate | St Helen's beach car park,Oystermouth Road, 9:30am | Louise 290675 |
| Saturday 28th February |
Cairns and Castle
A walk on the wild side of the Black Mountain, dropping down to Carreg Cennen for afternoon tea. |
12 miles, strenuous | St Helen’s beach car park 9.00am | Sue 296219 |
| Saturday 14th March |
Cycle Ride to the Wern Fawr
Wyn will lead us on a 30 mile cycle ride up the Swansea Valley to a pub stop at the Wern Fawr in Ystalyfera. |
30 miles, moderate | Sail Bridge, Marina 10:30am. | Wyn 470886 |
| Saturday 28th March |
Mewslade and Worm's Head
..with a geological theme. If we have time and the tide is in our favour, we will cross the causeway on to Worm’s Head. |
6 miles, may be strenuous | Contact Janet | Janet 203382 |
Updated 11.11.08
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