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

 

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