March

Sunday 1st March St David’s Day Walk & Social

Cefn Cribwr and Area, near Bridgend Leader: Roger Brown 8 miles Tel: 07977-144074 Moderate Description: We will walk north of Cefn Cribwr along the route of an old railway where there is a restored signal box and an information point. The route then takes us to Parc Slip Nature Reserve and later Bedford Park to see the ruins of an iron furnace.

After the walk (there will be time to change) we’ll enjoy a carvery lunch

to celebrate St. David's Day in the Cefn Cribwr Athletic Club which adjoins the car park (see next programme entry for details).

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs only

Sunday 1st March SOCIAL EVENT St. David's Day Carvery Lunch Cefn Cribwr Athletic Club

Leader: Peter Jones

Tel: 07840-542048 or 01792-873456
After the above walk, we shall enjoy a carvery lunch to celebrate St. David's
Day at the Cefn Cribwr Athletic Club next to the car park for the walk.

There are 2 options on the menu:

2 courses for £8 with a choice of starter or sweet OR 3 courses for £10.95. (Please state when booking if a vegetarian meal is required)
A booking has been made for 30 places. Payment and meal order must be made AT THE LATEST by Saturday 14th February 2015.

Sunday 1st March Carreg Cennen Castle

Nordic Walking Event Leader: Mike Aspland 4 miles Tel: 07974-715901 Moderate / Strenuous

Please note: Unfortunately, this event is cancelled. Anyone trained in Nordic walking is always welcome to join any of our other walks

Monday 2nd March Richard Burton Trail - Afan Forest Park

One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Richard Coombs 3 miles Tel: 01639-812632 Moderate Description: The route of this walk takes you to some of the places that were important to the world famous actor including his birth place.

Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads

10.00 a.m. Killay: Railway Inn car park GR: SS 597 923
OR
10.45 a.m. Pontrhydyfen: Rhyslyn car park.

Directions: M4 Jct.40, north on A4107, left at Pontrhydyfen, cross river and turn right immediately to car park Google StreetView:

http://goo.gl/maps/CIEjf
GR: SS 800 942

Wednesday 4th March Swansea Urban Walk

in the Footsteps of Dylan Thomas Leader: Colin Warlow 6 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: From Queen’s Hotel, walk up Wind Street and the High Street as far as Dyfatty. Then up North Hill Road to Nicander Parade; across to Pantycelyn and then weave our way to Cwmdonkin Drive. Visit Cwmdonkin Park then weave our way through the Uplands and Singleton Park to the coastal path. Return via Swansea Market so walkers can buy cockles and laverbread. Visit Kardomah Cafe – ancient and modern. Return to Queen’s Hotel via Wind Street, with a possible glass of wine in the No Sign Bar.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

10.30 a.m. Swansea: Maritime Quarter, outside Queen’s Hotel, corner of

Gloucester Place & Cambrian Place.

GR: SS 660 928

Saturday 7th March The Loughor at Glynhir

Leader: Nigel Hall 4 miles

Sunday 8th March Hills around Nant Bran (near Brecon) Leader: Howard and Joan Siddle 12 miles Tel: 01685-878476 Strenuous Description: Horse shoe walk on the high ground surrounding the Nant Bran with spectacular views south wards to the Black mountains and Brecon Beacons. Please note it is advised that this walk is unsuitable for dogs. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

9.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park
OR GR: SS 643 924
10.00 a.m. Aberbran: Lay by on A40, 3 miles/5km west of Brecon
GR: SN 991 289

Monday 9th March Oxwich Point

One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Richard Beale 2.5 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Easy/Moderate Description: We will walk from the car park up the lane towards the Castle and through the woods. After crossing several fields, we will have a good view across the Bristol Channel. Our return will take us past Oxwich Castle. Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

10.00 a.m. Killay: Railway Inn Car Park GR: SS 598 924
OR
10.30 a.m. Oxwich: entrance to beach car park (charge) GR: SS 501 865

Friday 13th March Red Nose Day Walk- Clyne Valley

An evening stroll – in the dark! Leader: Peter Jones 4 miles Tel: 07840-542048 Easy Description: Come and try a night time walk and help raise money for Comic Relief. I shall have sponsorship forms and you will be expected to wear a red nose which you will need to buy in advance. We will walk down the cycle track to Blackpill then back along the cycle path so we will be walking on tarmac all the way. Afterwards there will be a chance to buy drinks in the Railway Inn and socialise.

PLEASE BRING A TORCH OR HEAD TORCH AS IT WILL BE DARK!

Coast path to Ogmore by Sea
(Gail is in this area on 14th March)

Saturday 14th March Ogmore-by-Sea & Southerndown Leader: Gail Allen 6 miles Tel: 01792-469232 Easy / Moderate Description: A seaside cliff-top walk, then through woodland and fields.

Dog owners please note there will be stiles.

Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads

10.00 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park
OR GR: SS 643 924
11.00 a.m. Ogmore Riverside Free Car Park http://goo.gl/maps/X8ekZ Directions: Take A48 to south of Bridgend, then right on B4265, then right on B4524. Go past castle on right and Pelican pub on left. After passing Welsh Water access bridge on right, go past road junction for Heol-y- mynydd and park on grass car park on right (Portobello House on map).
GR: SS 874 762

Sunday 15th March Exploring the Vale of Glamorgan Leader: Alison Broady 7 miles Tel: 01792-204518 Moderate Description A walk exploring ancient sites and nature in the historic Vale of Glamorgan. We start off in the attractive village of Corntown and head across farm and downland to St Bride’s Major, crossing the river Alun by an old stepping stone bridge. Then return through a nature reserve which should be full of wild daffodils and over an ancient clapper bridge back towards Corntown with an optional recommended detour to the Norman priory at Ewenny. If conditions are very wet there is the option of avoiding the two bridges by on-road walking. We advise that the area to be walked is not suitable for dogs.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

9.30 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park
OR GR: SS 643 924
10.15 a.m. Corntown: by the village pond on main road

Directions: Take A48 to junction with B4265 to Ewenny then

Monday 16th March Llanrhidian to Weobley Castle

One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Richard Beale 3 miles Tel: 07505-974986 Moderate Description: We will follow the Wales Coast Path passing historic Llanrhidian Church as far as Weobley Castle. We will then climb uphill to take an inland route to Leason before descending back onto the Coast Path.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

10.00 a.m. Killay: Railway Inn car park GR: SS 597 923
OR
10.30 a.m. Llanrhidian: Mill Lane in front of the church (on street parking) GR: SS 498 922

Tuesday – Friday (16th – 20th March) Midweek Walk

Leader: No volunteer this week

Tel: 01792-371428 (Julia Robson)
There should be a walk on the programme this week but unfortunately nobody volunteered to lead it. If you think you could lead this walk, please contact Julia at least ten days prior to the above date and we’ll get the walk details emailed to members and displayed on the web site.

Saturday 21st March Llangennith Highs & Lows Leader: Andrew Morgan 6 miles Tel: 07719-409504 Moderate Description: Come along to enjoy views over Loughor Estuary and Whiteford Point from the Bulwark prehistoric hill fort on Llanmadoc Down then visit the top of Ryers Down for equally agreeable views. Passing through farmland with a few stiles to cross, we’ll see if the fabled LG10a footpath is open and useable after years of neglect (our work party went out in the pouring rain to cut down the undergrowth!). If it is passable then there will be good views of the downs from an angle not seen for some time. N.B. This will be a slow-paced walk taking about 3-4 hours with plenty of stops to re-group. After the walk join me in the King’s Head in Llangennith for a bit of a social. Please note it is advised that this walk is unsuitable for dogs.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

10.45 a.m. Between Guildhall & Victoria Park
OR GR: SS 643 924
11.45 a.m. Llangennith: Tankeylake Moor (Grass Verge) Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/4gd4I
GR: SS 435 916

Sunday 22nd March Spring Over The Hills

(Near Talley, Carmarthenshire)

Leader: Nigel Hall 10 miles Tel: 01792-232815 Moderate Description: A linear route starting near Talley and finishing at Caeo (Caio). Passing near fields hopefully full of lambs and Spring flowers. Please note it is advised that this walk is unsuitable for dogs.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

9.00 a.m. Cross Hands: Co-op Car Park
GR: SN 565 130

Monday 23rd March Loughor Foreshore

One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Colin Warlow 2.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy Description: Starting from car park we will follow the footpath along the foreshore, firstly towards Pontarddulais and then down towards the boating club. The estuary is a good place to spot wading birds. We will pass the castle ruins before returning to the car park.

Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads

10.00 a.m. Killay: Railway Inn car park GR: SS 597 923
OR
10.45 a.m. Loughor: Foreshore Car Park

Directions: Go to the bend in A4240 where Corporation Road becomes

Borough Road. Here, in front of ‘Reverend James’ Pub, follow Bwlch Road

which then becomes Gwynfe Road. After ¼ mile, turn left into car park.

GR: SS 571 988

Wednesday 25th March Spring is on the Wing

Brecon by bus followed by a pub lunch Leader: Colin Warlow 6 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Moderate Description: Catch a bus to Brecon; then a 6 mile circular walk from Brecon after which we will visit the cathedral and have lunch in Brecon. Then bus back to Swansea.

Meet: Meeting Place: Registered Assistance Dogs Only

8.30 a.m. Swansea: Quadrant Bus Station
GR: SS 653 928

Saturday 28th March Cwm Pedol (Horseshoe Valley), Garnant Leader: Al Evans 6 miles Tel: 01792-475521 Moderate Description: Cwm Pedol is a beautiful valley with streams, woodland and wide open spaces with great views to neighbouring Brynamman, Gwaun

Sunday 29th March

Clocks go forward an hour for British Summer Time.

Sunday 29th March Sunday Short Walk Leader: No volunteer today Up to 8 miles Tel: 01792-580969 (Roger Brown)

British Summer Time starts

There should be a walk on the programme today but unfortunately nobody volunteered to lead it. If you think you could lead this walk, please contact Roger Brown at least ten days prior to the above date and we’ll get the walk details emailed to members and displayed on the web site.

Monday 30th March Swansea Valley Wildlife Trail

One of a series of 'Easier walks with friends' Leader: Colin Warlow 4.5 miles Tel: 01792-701984 Easy/Moderate Description: We will walk from the car park to cross the River Tawe and follow a cycle path to Cilmaengwyn. We will then re-cross the river and follow the Swansea Canal towpath through a Local Nature Reserve. There should be plenty of wildlife in this water and woodland habitat.

Meet: Meeting Place: Dogs remain on short leads

10.30 a.m. Pontardawe: Recreation ground car park just off the B4603. Directions: From Swansea, take the A4067 to Pontardawe and follow the A474 through 3 roundabouts. At the crossroads in the centre of Pontardawe go straight ahead at the traffic lights onto the B4603. Turn right

100 yards beyond Grove Road and follow a steep track to the car park.

GR: SN 729 046