Gower Walking Festival Brochure 2014 by Accent Creative

The Gower Walking Festival Gwˆyl Gerdded Gwˆyr 7 - 22 June I Mehefin

National Trust owns and cares for 26 miles of unspoilt coastline on Gower, including the award winning Rhossili Bay, the secluded Pwll Du and the tranquil Whiteford Burrows. Our Shop and Visitor Centre at Rhossili has the most amazing views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head and is open 7 days a week. If you are looking for accommodation on Gower, we have four holiday cottages and a bunkhouse which sleep between 5 and 10 people.

Get in touch! • Tel: 01792 390636 • Email: gower.admin@nationaltrust.org.uk • www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gower • Blog: gowernt.wordpress.com • Twitter: @GowerNT • facebook.com/GowerNT • facebook.com/NTCwmIvyLodgeBunkhouse

Three Cliﬀs Bay © Paul Branchﬂower

Welcome to the 10th Gower Walking Festival

ˆ yl Croeso i 10ed W Gerdded Gwˆyr 2014

72 exciting activities. 16 days. 7-22 June 2014.

72 o actifeddau cyffrous. 16 diwrnod. 7-22 Mehefin 2014.

The friendly, healthy way to enjoy the stunning scenery of Gower.

Mwynhewch ddarganfod golygfeydd trawiadol Gw ˆ yr mewn ffordd iachus a chyfeillgar.

I Explore our beautiful and varied landscape stretching from Penlle’r Castell in the North to Worms Head in the West. I Walk beautiful stretches of the Wales Coastal Path. I Discover Norman castles, Copperopolis and visit Dylan Thomas’s birthplace. I Get to know our flora and fauna and learn about the geology of Gower. I Enjoy family fun on a treasure hunt or picnic. I Take to the water on a kayak or canal boat.

I Dewch i archwillio ein tirwedd hardd ac amrywiol yn ymestyn o Penlle’r Castell yn y Gogledd i Pen Pyrod yn y Gorllewin. I Cerddwch a mwynhewch rhan o lwybr Arfordir Cymru. I Cewch gyfle i ddarganfod blodau a bywyd gwyllt yng nghwmni arbennigwyr. I Dysgwch am gestyll Normanaidd, Copperopolis a man geni Dylan Thomas. I Mwynhewch sbrî gyda’r teulu ar helfa drysor neu bicnic.

I Improve your photography skills.

I Cymerwch drip ar y dŵr mewn caiac neu gwch camlas.

I For more information and updates visit www.gowerwalkingfestival.org.

I Cymerwch luniau a gwellwch eich sgiliau ffotograffiaeth. I Am rhagor o wybodaeth ymwelwch a’r wefan ar www.gowerwalkingfestival.org.

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Opening Ceremony The 2014 Opening Ceremony will take place at 10.15am on Saturday 7th June at Bracelet Bay car park. Everyone is welcome to join us from 10.00am. The festival will be opened by Andrew Price, presenter of ITV Wales’s “Coast and Country” series and operator of Gower based “Dryad Bushcraft Wales” - one of the UK’s leading Bushcraft and Survival schools (www.dryadbushcraft.co.uk).

ˆ yl Seremoni agoriad yr W Mae sermoni agoriadol yr wyl 2014 yn cymryd lle am 10.15y.b. ar ddydd Sadwrn 7ed Mehefin yn lle parcio Bracelet Bay. Mae croeso i bawb i ymuno a ni o 10.00. Mae Andrew Price, cyflwynydd “Coast and Country “ar ITV yn agor yr wyl. Mae Andrew yn rhedeg “Dryad Bushcraft Wales” - ysgol goroesi a byw yn y gwyllt sydd yn gysylltiedig a Gwyr. (www.dryadbushcraft.co.uk).

Andrew Price © Andrew Price

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Three Cliﬀs Bay © Paul Branchﬂower

10th Anniversary Celebrations We will be marking our 10th anniversary in style, with walks 36 and 37 ending in a garden party featuring Derek Brockway, our Honorary Patron, on Saturday 14th June. We wish to thank Paul and Linda Griffiths for generously hosting our celebration in their restored garden “The Dingle”, Caswell. Linda is a professional garden designer and this will be a rare opportunity to admire her skills and learn about this garden’s history and renovation.

ˆ yliau Dathliad 10 blynedd o W ˆ yl mewn Byddwn yn dathlu degfed penblwydd yr W steil. Bydd taith 36 a 37 yn gorffen mewn garddwest gyda Derek Brockway, ein Noddwr Anrhydeddus ar ddydd Sadwrn 14ed Mehefin. Hoffwn ddiolch i Paul a Linda Griffiths am eu caredigrwydd yn cynnal ein dathliad yn eu gardd hadfer yn “Dingle”, Caswell. Mae Linda yn ddylunudd gardd proffesiynol a bydd cyfle prin i edmygu ei sgiliau a dysgu am hanes yr ardd hon a’i adnewyddu.

Derek Brockway

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

External Funding and Support We are grateful for support from, or coordinated by, the City and County of Swansea and its partners. Three teams, which have a specific focus on Gower, provide us with invaluable assistance and the support that makes the festival possible:

Gower Landscape Partnership (GLP) The Festival is a signed up GLP partner, alongside seventeen other organisations that have come together in a collaborative agreement to protect, conserve, manage, understand and inform on Gowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special qualities. GLP is managing a number of significant initiatives designed to preserve and repair distinctive landscape and heritage features and to assist in the interpretation and understanding of Gower. GLP is funded for a four year period through the Heritage Lottery Fund under its Landscape Partnership Programme, the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and other funding partners: Natural Resources Wales (NRW), the National Trust and the City and County of Swansea.

Gower AONB Partnership (AONB) The AONB is working to protect Gower for future generations and to enable everyone to appreciate the landscape, wildlife and culture of Gower. The AONB is co-ordinated by the City and County of Swansea, with financial support from NRW.

Countryside Connections (CC) CC is a project that connects people and communities to the countryside through an interesting and varied programme of activities in rural wards of Swansea. CC works in partnership with many organisations and individuals to provide a wide range of conservation and rural heritage themed opportunities for schools, community groups and visitors to the area. See www.swansea.gov.uk/rdp or call 01792 636893 for more information. CC is funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 (funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development) and NRW.

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Ariannu a chefnogaeth allanol Rydym yn ddiolchgar am y cefnogaeth sydd i gael oddiwrth Dinas a Sir Abertawe a’i partneriaid. Mae tri tîm yn enwedig sydd a ffocws penodol ar ˆ yl yn bosibl. Gw ˆ yr wedi gwneud yr W

Prosiect Tirwedd Gwˆ yr ˆ yl a undegsaith sefydliad arall yn bartneriad yn y brosiect. Mae’r Mae’r W brosiect yn canolbwyntio ar diogelu, gwarchod, rheoli a deall nodweddion arbennig Gw ˆ yr. Mae’r brosiect yn rheoli sawl mentr sylweddol sydd yn cadw ac yn atgyweirio tirwedd arbennig a nodweddion treftadaeth ac hefyd yn helpu bobl i ddeall Gw ˆ yr yn well. Mae’r brosiect wedi eu ariannu am bedair blynedd drwy’r Gronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri dan eu Rhaglen Bartneriaeth Tirwedd; Cynllun Datblygu Cefn Gwlad Cymru 2007-2013 sydd yn cael eu ariannu gan Llywodraeth Cymru a’r Gronfa Amaethyddol Ewrop ar gyfer Datblygu Cefn Gwlad; partneriaid cyllido eraill yw Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru, yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol a Dinas a Sir Abertawe.

Parneriaeth AoHNE Gwˆyr Mae’r AoHNE yn gweithio i ddiogelu Gwyr i genedlaethau’r dyfodol ac i alluogi pawb i werthfawrogi tirwedd, bywyd gwyllt a diwylliant Gwyr. Mae’r AoHNE yn cael eu gymorthwyo gan Dinas a Sir Abertawe gyda cefnogaeth arriannol gan Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru (CNC).

Tim Cadwraeth Natur Mae Tim Cadwraeth Natur yn cysylltu pobl a cymunedau i gefn gwlad drwy llawer o ddigwyddiadau yn Gwyr a Mawr. Mae TCN yn gweithio gyda sefydliadau amgylcheddol a gwirfoddolwyr i ddod a amryw o weithgareddau cadwraeth a treftadaeth wledig i ysgolion a cymunedau lleol. Ewch at www.swansea.gov.uk/rdp am rhagor o fanylion. Mae TCN yn cael eu ariannu drwy Cynllun Datblygu Cefn Gwlad Cymru 2007-13 (a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru a’r Gronfa Amaethyddol Ewrop ar gyfer Datblygu Cefn Gwlad) a CNC.

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

Bracelet Bay © Paul Branchﬂower

How to book

Sut i gadw lle

Most walks cost £4.00 per person (called a booking fee), or £1 for under-14s. Some specialist walks activities cost more, as indicated in the walks descriptions.

Cost pob taith gerdded yw £4.00 (ffi cadw lle) neu £1 i blant dan 14 oed. Bydd rhai teithiau a gweithgareddau arbenigol yn ddrytach a nodir hyn yn nisgrifiadau'r teithiau.

Booking opens 24 February and places are limited. You can book:

Gellir cadw lleoedd o 24 Chwefror a dim ond hyn a hyn o leoedd sydd ar gael. Gallwch gadw lle:

I Online via the website www.gowerwalkingfestival.org I By calling into the Mumbles & Gower Tourist Information Centre (TIC)

I Ar-lein drwy'r wefan www.gowerwalkingfestival.org I Drwy alw heibio Canolfan Croeso y Mwmbwls a Gwˆ yr

I By sending in the booking form and enclosing a cheque

I Drwy anfon y ffurflen cadw lle ac amgáu siec

I By telephone - pay by debit card

I Drwy ffonio a thalu â cherdyn debyd

Mumbles & Gower Tourist Information Centre Mumbles Methodist Church Mumbles Road, Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DH  01792 363392

Canolfan Croeso y Mwmbwls a Gwˆ yr Eglwys Fethodistaidd y Mwmbwls, Heol y Mwmbwls, Mwmbwls Abertawe SA3 4DH  01792 363392

Mumbles & Gower Tourist Association (MGTA) Ltd trading as Mumbles & Gower Tourist Information Centre acts as a facilitator in producing a programme of walks for the Walking Festival. MGTA does not accept responsibility for walkers’ safety or personal property while taking part in the Walking Festival. Walkers are therefore advised to read page 10 and arrange their own personal insurance to cover risks.

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Mumbles & Gower Tourist Information Centre (TIC) I The TIC and Gower Walking Festival are both part of the same volunteer-led, not for profit organisation. I Monies raised from Gower Walking Festival participants are used to support the TIC. I The TIC’s enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful team provide a warm welcome and useful advice for Gower visitors, year-round. I The TIC also offers a range of gifts, maps and guides which will help you make the most of your visit to Gower.

Walking on Gower We believe that walking is the best way of exploring Gower. Although the Festival lasts just 16 days, all through the year many other organisations offer varied walks throughout the area. The City and County of Swansea Walking Co-ordinator also supports and coordinates walking activities. We are glad to be able to acknowledge their contribution. More details can be found on our website www.gowerwalkingfestival.org.

Rhossili in winter © Paul Branchﬂower

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

What you need to know I All participants in the Gower Walking Festival do so at their own risk. I Walk meeting points are indicated by the letter in the red circle A alongside the walk title. The map on pages 56 and 57 shows these meeting points. Where meeting points may be difficult to locate, further information can be found on pages 58 and 59. I Assistance dogs may accompany their owner on any land-based walk including walks that state no dogs. I Please bring an emergency contact phone number and write it on the wrist bracelet we will provide for you. I Always wear suitable footwear and clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather. An inadequately prepared person could affect the safety and enjoyment of the whole group, so we reserve the right not to take a person who is not properly equipped. I Some walks are suitable for dogs on short leads, but remember there are ponies, sheep and cattle roaming on Gower. I Distances of walks are approximate. I Walks will start promptly, so please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time. I Most walk leaders and backmarkers are volunteers. I Bring along any medication you may need during the walk. I It is always advisable to carry a drink and sun-protection. Some walks suggest bringing a packed lunch. Bring snacks if you feel you may need them. I Cars should be parked sensibly and locked, with no valuables on show. I Walkers aged 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. I All walks are circular unless stated. I Check current timetables for bus information.

Walk Gradings & Symbols Easy: Mainly flat walking on paths with good surfaces. No steep hills or stiles. Few steps. Some Exertion: Generally good surfaces with some inclines and/or steps and stiles. Moderate: Varied landscapes, possibly with more challenging slopes. Stiles and steps expected. Suitable for keen walkers who are reasonably active. Strenuous: Challenging walk for fit and experienced walkers. Varied terrain, which could include steep gradients, stiles, steps and uneven surfaces.

Toilets Toiledau

Stiles Camfeydd

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Gwybodaeth Angenrheidiol I Mae pawb sy'n cymryd rhan yng Ngwˆyl Gerdded Gwˆyr yn gwneud hynny ar eu risg eu hunain. I Mae dechrau pob taith yn ymddangos fel llythyren mewn cylch coch A ar bwys enw'r daith. Mae'r map ar dudalen 56 a 57 yn dangos sefyllfa dechrau pob taith. Pan mae dechrau'r daith yn mwy annodd i ddarganfod, mae rhagor o wybodaeth ar dudalen 58 a 59. I Gall perchnogion ddod â chwˆn cymorth ar unrhyw daith gerdded ar dir, gan gynnwys y teithiau lle nodir na chaniateir cwˆn. I Mae angen i bawb ddod a rhif cyswllt mewn argyfwng i ysgrifennu ar y band arddwrn a ddarperir. I Cofiwch wisgo esgidiau a dillad addas a bod yn barod am dywydd newidiol. Gallai rhywun sy'n gwisgo dillad annigonol effeithio ar ddiogelwch a mwynhad y grwˆp cyfan, felly rydym yn cadw'r hawl i wrthod mynd â rhywun nad yw’n gwisgo dillad addas. I Mae rhai teithiau'n addas i gwˆn ar dennyn byr, ond cofiwch fod merlod, defaid a gwartheg yn crwydro Gwˆyr. I Mae pellteroedd a hyd y teithiau cerdded yn frasamcanion. I Bydd y teithiau cerdded yn dechrau'n brydlon, felly cyrraeddwch deg munud cyn dechrau’r daith os gwelwch yn dda. I Gwirfoddolwyr yw arweinwyr y teithiau cerdded a'r rhai sy'n cadw'r ôl. I Dewch ag unrhyw feddyginiaeth y gallai fod ei hangen arnoch yn ystod y daith. I Mae bob amser yn syniad da dod â diod a rhywbeth i'ch diogelu rhag yr haul. Awgrymir dod â phecyn bwyd ar rai teithiau. Dewch â byrbryd os ydych yn teimlo y bydd ei angen arnoch. I Dylid parcio ceir yn ofalus a'u cloi gan guddio unrhyw bethau gwerthfawr. I Mae'n rhaid i gerddwyr sy'n 16 oed neu’n iau fod yng nghwmni oedolyn. I Mae'r holl deithiau'n gylchol oni nodir yn wahanol. I Edrychwch ar yr amserlenni diweddaraf am wybodaeth am fysus.

Graddau a Symbolau Teithiau Cerdded Hawdd: Cerdded ar dir gwastad a llwybrau ag arwynebau da yn bennaf. Dim bryniau serth na chamfeydd. Ychydig o risiau. Rhywfaint o Ymdrech: Arwynebau da yn gyffredinol gyda rhai llethrau a/neu risiau a chamfeydd. Cymedrol: Tirweddau amrywiol, a llethrau mwy heriol o bosib. Disgwylir camfeydd a grisiau. Yn addas i gerddwyr brwd sy'n rhesymol o egnïol. Egnïol: Taith gerdded heriol i gerddwyr heini a phrofiadol. Tirweddau amrywiol, a allai gynnwys llethrau serth, camfeydd, grisiau ac arwynebau anwastad.

Dogs Allowed Caniatâd i gwˆn

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

Picnic Break Egwyl Bicnic

Walks 10.15 OPENING CEREMONY AT BRACELET BAY

SAT 7 JUNE C

01 WALK TO CASWELL BY A PATH LESS TROD

SAT 7 JUNE C

Following the opening ceremony take a walk from Limeslade to Caswell via cliff tops and sunken gardens. Eat our packed lunch in a Celtic roundhouse, then through woodland and past Hobbit houses to the beach. Return along the cliff path. Leader

Norman Sanders

Meet

Bracelet Bay Car Park (below Coastguard station)

Start 

10.30

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2B

Sponsor

Councillor Miles Thomas, Newton Ward

Map ref

SS 628 872

Distance 5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

02 FLORA, FAUNA AND FORTS OF MUMBLES HILL

SAT 7 JUNE C

7 June 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the South Wales based US 2nd Infantry Division’s landing in Normandy as part of Operation Overlord. Many WW2 structures remain and this walk will take you through a history of the site, now a Local Nature Reserve, from Napoleonic times to the present day. Leaders

John Powell, Paul Huckfield and Sean Hathaway (Oystermouth Historical Society, Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust, City & County of Swansea)

Meet

Bracelet Bay Car Park (below Coastguard station)

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 2 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2B

Sponsor

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 628 872 £4.00

Info

The Pet Pantry, Castleton Arcade, Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4AX  01792 367844

03 THE MUMBLES WAY

SAT 7 JUNE C

Starting at Mumbles Head, we climb Mumbles Hill to the Mumbles 'halo', cross Underhill Park, enter a secret grotto, a cemetery and follow Washinghouse Brook to a castle and its park, then through an old industrial landscape to Blackpill, and back along the coast to Bracelet Bay. Leader

Jane Sherrard-Smith

Meet

Bracelet Bay Car Park (below Coastguard station)

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 9 miles

Difficulty

Strenuous

Bus

First Cymru 2B

Sponsor

Mumbles Pharmacy, 12 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4AU  01792 366346

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 628 872 £4.00

Info  mumbles.pharmacy@npanet.co.uk

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

04 CWM IVY FAMILY TRAIL

SAT 7 JUNE R

Come along and join us at the Cwm Ivy Lodge Bunkhouse at Whiteford, North Gower, for a family treasure hunt any time between 11.00 and 14.00. An easy family trail through the nature reserve. Use the map to find the clues and discover the missing word. Leader

Kathryn Thomas (National Trust)

Meet

Cwm Ivy Lodge Bunkhouse (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

Any time between 11.00 - 14.00

Distance 1.5 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 118. Change at Cilibion to Llanmadoc

Sponsor

Kittle Village Bakery, 20 Pennard Road, Kittle SA3 3JG

Parking

Cwm Ivy Car Park - Honesty Cost box (non NT car park)

SS 442 944 £4.00

Info

 01792 232354

05 OXWICH BURROWS: A WALK FOR WELSH SPEAKERS AND LEARNERS OF WELSH

SAT 7 JUNE K

A gentle stroll through Oxwich Burrows to the Coastal Path, following this to the bridge separating Oxwich Burrows and Nicholaston Burrows, and back along the beach. This walk will be in Welsh and gives the opportunity for Welsh speakers and learners to join us and practice your Welsh. Leader

Noel Lewis (Menter Iaith Abertawe)

Meet

Oxwich beach car park

Map ref

Start 

18.00

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Oxwich Bay Hotel, Oxwich Bay, Gower SA3 1LS  01792 390329

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 501 865 £4.00

Info  info@oxwichbayhotel.co.uk

 www.oxwichbayhotel.co.uk

Oxwich Burrows in June © Paul Branchﬂower

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06 PASSIONATE PILGRIMS PROGRESSING

SUN 8 JUNE L

After a brief optional walkers’ service at Reynoldston Methodist Church, we ascend Cefn Bryn via Red Pool, the Gower Way, Arthur’s Stone, Holy Well and many cairns. Our descent past Walterston Farms brings us to the remains of Neath Abbey’s Cistercian Walterston Grange. Let this be a different Pilgrim’s Progress, another source of spiritual inspiration like Nicholaston House’s chapel! Leader

Neil Thomas

Meet

Reynoldston Methodist Church

Map ref

Start 

10.15 (Church Service)

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

Gower Sunday Explorer 118 to Reynoldston Police Station

Sponsor

SS 481 901

Distance 8 miles

Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

Pippa Eastman Millinery, 5 Chapel Street, Mumbles SA3 4NH  07790 717564  pippascreations@ntlworld.com  www.pippaeastmanmillinery.com

CWMCERDINEN – PENTWYN MAWR – TWYN TYLE

SUN 8 JUNE Ff

This is a circular walk in the North Gower ward of Mawr. Initially climb to the lower slopes of Pentwyn Mawr, via fields on the footpath from Cwmcerdinen. Swinging westwards behind the hillside chapel we ascend Twyn Tyle, returning downhill past an environmental pond to our start point. Leader

Mike Clarke

Meet

Grass verge on Mountain Road towards Garnswllt (see page 59) Map ref

SS 636 058

Start 

10.30

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

The Uplands Computer Shop, 58 Uplands Crescent, Uplands SA2 0PG

Distance 4 miles Parking

Roadside

Cost

£4.00

Info

 01792 456717  enquiries@uplandscomputers.co.uk  www.uplandscomputers.co.uk

08 KILVEY HILL

SUN 7 JUNE Y

A gradual climb to the summit with a short talk about what was once the world’s largest copper works. From the summit we enjoy panoramic views of our ‘City by the Sea’ and the Brecon Beacons. On to the old windmill (c1680), then down the concrete ‘cement run’ and through the forest. Leader

Mike Lewis (Gower Society/Swansea Ramblers)

Meet

Pentrechwyth car park (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 3.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 31

Sponsor

Mumbles Card & Gift Gallery, Unit 4/5 Tivoli Walk, Mumbles SA3 4DN

Parking

Free

Cost

SS 665 950 £4.00

Info

 07791 986097

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

09 GOWER COAST ADVENTURE

SUN 8 JUNE B

An exhilarating boat trip aboard ‘Sea Serpent’ to Pwll Du and a guided walk back via Coast Path. Paddling in over knee deep water to and from the boat, so shorts, warm jumper and waterproofs recommended. Your walking clobber will be placed in waterproof bags. Changes may be made due to weather conditions. Max. 12 participants. 1 hour on boat + approx. 3 hours on foot. *Cost includes £4 booking fee. Leaders

Dave Tonge (Gower Coast Adventures) / Norman Sanders

Meet

Knab Rock, Mumbles

Map ref

Start 

12.10

Distance 5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2A

Sponsor

Mumbles Community Council, Walters Crescent, Mumbles SA3 4BB  01792 363598

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 624 877 £21.00*

Info  council@mumbles.gov.uk

 www.mumbles.gov.uk

10 EVENING PHOTOGRAPHY AROUND RHOSSILI

SUN 8 JUNE P

A stunning circular walk from Rhossili to Mewslade, and back past Fall Bay, with professional photographer Graham Smith, who will give you photographic tips and advice as you go. Ample photo opportunities. Finish at Worm’s Head Hotel (food served up to 9pm) and hope to see the sunset about 10pm. Leaders

Graham Smith (All about the Image) & Barbara Parry

Meet

National Trust shop, Rhossili

Start 

18.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Presence Picture Framing, Cards & Gifts, 22 Pennard Road, Kittle SA3 3JG

Map ref

SS 414 881

Distance 4.5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

 01792 232499  john.mizen@btinternet.com  www.presenceframing.co.uk

11 MINERS AND SMUGGLERS

MON 9 JUNE H

The walk explores two historic activities of Gower; smuggling and mining. Part of the walk follows the old smugglers path from Pwll Du up to Great Highway Farm, home of the famous smuggler, William Arthur. Returning along the coast path we will pass an old silver/lead mine. Leader

Alan Bailey (Gower Society)

Meet

Southgate National Trust Car park

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Distance 7 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 14

Sponsor

kPa Consulting, Henbury Cottage, Southgate Road, Southgate SA3 2BT  01792 455077

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 554 874 £4.00

Info  mail@kpaconsulting.co.uk

 www.kpaconsulting.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

SOMERFIELD LODGE Bed &Breakfast • • • • • • •

Ensuite Twin Rooms Flat Screen TV with DVD Tea/Coffee making facilities Hairdryer Free Wi-Fi Free parking Full Welsh breakfast

118-120 Owls Lodge Lane, Mayals, Swansea SA3 5DP

Web: www.clynegolfclub.com Email: manager@clynegolfclub.com Tel: 01792 401989

12 RHOSSILI CIRCULAR

MON 9 JUNE P

Beginning with a gentle stroll out to the Coastwatch Lookout pausing to enjoy the spectacular view of Worms Head. Continuing along the coastal path to Fall Bay (coffee stop) and Mewslade returning via Pitton Farm and the top of Rhossili Down (picnic lunch) - a wonderful viewpoint on a clear day. Leader

Anne Clarkson (Gower Society)

Meet

Rhossili Car Park – far end near the toilets

Start 

10.30

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

The White Rose, 1-3 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4AR  01792 368426

Map ref

SS 416 880

Distance 5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info  www.thewhiterosemumbles.co.uk

13 INDUSTRY IN THE CLYNE VALLEY

MON 9 JUNE A

Circular walk to look at the evidence for mining and associated activities in the Clyne Valley Country Park. Leader

Dr Edith Evans (Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust)

Meet

Clyne Valley car park on Oystermouth Road, Blackpill

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 4.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2 / 2B / 2C / 3A / 14 / 37

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

Sponsor

The Railway Inn, 553 Gower Road, Killay, Swansea SA2 7DS

SS 619 908 £4.00

Info

 01792 203946

14 LLANRHIDIAN & LEASON

MON 9 JUNE S

A leisurely evening ramble, with lovely views across the Loughor Estuary to Carmarthenshire. The route follows some lesser known quiet paths of North Gower through farmland from Llanrhidian to the small village of Leason. Before joining the coastpath we pass one of the few surviving fortified manor houses in Wales. Leader

Maggie Jones

Meet

Dolphin Inn Llanrhidian

Map ref

Start 

19.00

Distance 3.5 miles

Difficulty

Some exertion

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

The Dolphin Inn, Llanrhidian, Gower SA3 1EH  01792 391069

Parking

Free

Cost

SS 498 923 £4.00

Info  www.thedolphininngower.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

YHA Port Eynon, The Old Lifeboat House, Port Eynon Gower

The Mumbles Carlton Hotel Mumbles Road, Mumbles. Tel: 01792 360450

Accommodation all en-suite, double, single & family rooms available. Allocated rooms for dogs, breakfast included. Free Wifi throughout. Prices from £55.00 single, £75.00 double

YHA Port Eynon is an old Lifeboat House, situated just yards away from award-winning Port Eynon beach. Great value, cosy, budget accommodation of a very high standard, it can accommodate up to 30 in 8 bedrooms: 1 x 8 bedded with fantastic sea views, 4 x 4 bedded and 3 x 2 bedded, all bunks - you can book a room or a bed in a shared, single sex dorm, prices from £18 - £25 per person. Self-catering only - we have a small shop and licensed bar selling a range of wines and beers - with a large, well-equipped kitchen and a lounge/dining room with log burner and sea views, and a drying room. Outside area with picnic tables to enjoy the sunset or a beach bonfire – when the tide goes out there’s plenty of space! In the village is a pub, restaurant, and highly recommended fish and chips. All day access and free parking just 100 yards from hostel.

Contact: Dianne Cox Old Lifeboat House, Port Eynon, Swansea, SA3 1NN Tel: 01792 391794. porteynon@yha.org.uk. www.yha.org.uk

Rhossili Bay from Worms Head © Paul Branchﬂower

15 LLIW RESERVOIRS

TUES 10 JUNE Ee

A relaxing stroll from the Lower to the Upper Lliw Reservoirs, following a section of the Gower Way up onto Mynydd y Gwair. We then traverse the common back to Felindre and then back to the finish at the Lliw Reservoirs café (for some well deserved refreshment). Leader

Phil Marshall (City & County of Swansea)

Meet

Lliw reservoirs car park SA5 7NP (see page 59)

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Dynamic Rock, Swansea Indoor Climbing Centre, 16-18 Hebron Rd, Clydach, Swansea SA6 5EJ  01792 845655

Map ref

SN 649 033

Distance 7.5 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

 info@dynamicrock.co.uk

 www.dynamicrock.co.uk

16 A HOLD FAST, AN INLET AND A HOLE IN ONE

TUES 10 JUNE U

From the ‘green’ at Three Crosses along the Gower Way to Cilonen and leading onto Blue Anchor. Lots of views over the Loughor estuary and North Gower, then off in the direction of Wern Olau and the Gower Golf Club and back to the start point. Can be muddy! A John Ashley walk from The Bay magazine. Leader

Roger Button

Meet

Opposite Crwys Primary School, Three Crosses

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 6.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 21B

Parking

Street Parking

Cost

Sponsor

Newburys Pharmacy, 35-37 Newton Rd Mumbles SA3 4BD

SS 571 942 £4.00

Info

 01792 366120  info@newburypharmacy.co.uk  www.newburypharmacy.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

ILSTON AND CATHOLE

TUES 10 JUNE I

We walk up the Ilston valley, which can be muddy if recent rain, passing the John Myles memorial, to visit the Glamorgan Wildlife Trust’s Quarry Reserve. Through Lunnon and woodland to Cathole Cave, then back on a path above the main road. Leader

Gary Gregor (The Gower Society)

Meet

Gower Inn, Parkmill – at far end of car park

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 4 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Sandra Pressdee, Murton

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 552 892 £4.00

Info

18 BRANDY, BEACH & BONES

TUES 10 JUNE F

A short evening walk through fields, woodland and across cliff tops. Enjoy stunning views over Pwll Du Bay and across the Channel to the North Devon Coast - if the weather is kind to us. Discover a bay famous for brandy & bones. Leader

Maggie Jones

Meet

Pyle Corner, Bishopston (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

19.00

Distance 2.5 miles

Difficulty

Some exertion

Bus

First Cymru 14 to Pyle Corner

Sponsor

Lotus Flower Complementary Therapies, 36 Windermere Road, Morriston SA6 7QE

Parking

Street Parking

Cost

SS 580 883 £4.00

Info

 01792 776634  mariarees@msn.com  www.complementarytherapyswansea.co.uk

WALK TO THE WORM

WED 11 JUNE P

Discover the wonders of Worm’s Head, enjoy spectacular views and find out about the tidal island’s human history and wildlife. It’s quite a scramble over the causeway but well worth it! Leader

Claire Hannington (National Trust)

Meet

National Trust shop at Rhossili

Map ref

Start 

09.15

Distance 4 miles

Difficulty

Strenuous

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Home from Home, 101 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BN

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 414 881 £4.00

Info

 01792 360624  enquiries@homefromhome.com  www.homefromhome.com

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

20 PHOTOGRAPHY AT MORFA

WED 11 JUNE Aa

Join professional photographer Graham Smith to explore Swansea Museum’s store of industrial artefacts in Landore, followed by a circular walk from the Heritage Park to discover the area’s development since the time of Copperopolis. Get Graham’s photographic tips along the way, with a chance to learn more about printing etc afterwards. Leaders

Graham Smith (All About The Image) / Barbara Parry

Meet

Far end of Park & Ride car park Landore

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 4 / 4A

Sponsor

Map ref

SS 661 952

Distance 1.5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info  07976 658572  www.allabouttheimage.co.uk

All about the Image Photography,  info@allabouttheimage.co.uk

21 TANKEYLAKE MOOR AND MORE

WED 11 JUNE Q

A short climb up Llanmadoc Hill leads to perhaps the best panorama of Gower. Then walk through mixed woodland rich with native flowers, the stately conifers of Cwm Ivy Wood, and the dunes to the vast sands of Broughton Beach where we will lunch. We return via a track, a road and a path with grand views of Worm’s Head. Leader

Anne Clarkson (Gower Society)

Meet

Tankeylake Moor (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 7.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Crofty for Llangennith

Sponsor

Whitford Footwear, 23 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4AS  01792 366442

Parking

Free

Cost

 whitfordleather@live.co.uk

SS 435 916 £4.00

Info  www.whitfordleather.com

GEOLOGY AND SCENERY AROUND PENCLAWDD

WED 11 JUNE T

Penclawdd and the North East Gower peninsula lie on the edge of the South Wales Coalfield and the area used to be heavily industrialised. This walk will examine the geology of the area and consider its role in that industry and in shaping the landscape of this corner of Gower. Leader

Geraint Owen (Geologists’ Association South Wales Group / Swansea University)

Meet

Car park in Penclawdd

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 116

Sponsor

College of Science, Swansea University

SS 545 959

Distance 5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

 www.swansea.ac.uk/science

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

WALKING IN GOWER? We are a family run agency, situated in Mumbles, who are specialists in all kinds of activity holidays. Our Portfolio consists of lovely apartments, cosy cottages and large family houses. Call our friendly staff for honest and knowledgeable advice. View our properties on-line or telephone and we will send you our 2014 brochure.

Tel: +44 (0) 1792 360555 Email: enquiries@goldstarlettings.co.uk Website: www.goldstarholidaylettings.co.uk

KAYAK JOURNEY FROM MUMBLES

WED 11 JUNE C

Join us as we explore the South Gower Coast on our stable sit-on-top kayaks. This has to be the best way to see the stunning coastline of South Gower and get close to the wildlife. We will provide all the equipment and teach you the basics. Swimming ability (25m) and reasonable fitness level needed. Please contact Steve Porter, after booking, to discuss wet suit sizes etc. Max. 20 participants. *Booking fee included in cost. Leader

Steve Porter (Breakout Adventure 01792 406023)

Meet

Bracelet Bay Car Park (Coach Park)

Map ref

Start 

18.00

Parking

Pay & Display

Duration 3 Hours

Difficulty

Moderate

Cost

£29.00* per adult, £19* per accompanied child

Bus

First Cymru 2B

Sponsor

Home from Home, 101 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BN

SS 628 872

Info

 01792 360624  enquiries@homefromhome.com  www.homefromhome.com

GREEN LANES AND GREAT VIEWS

THURS 12 JUNE O

Crossing open farmland to join the Gower Way at Old Henllys, we follow a green lane taking us up to Rhossili Down – a wonderful viewpoint on a clear day. Then, retracing our steps, we join Keen Moor Lane taking us back to Pitton Cross. Lots of flora, fauna and stunning views. Leader

Roger Button

Meet

Pitton Cross Caravan Park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Distance 5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Pitton Cross Camp & Caravan Park, Pitton Cross, Rhossili, Gower SA3 1PT  01792 390593

Parking

Donation to Air Ambulance Cost

SS 434 878 £4.00

Info  admin@pittoncross.co.uk

THE HILL FORTS AND MILLS OF NW GOWER

 www.pittoncross.co.uk

THURS 12 JUNE R

Enjoy views over the Loughor Estuary and see the hill forts on Llanmadoc Hill and Hardings Down on this walk in the North Western corner of Gower. The route also passes four old weaving mills on one small Gower stream. Leader

Alan Bailey (Gower Society)

Meet

Cwm Ivy Car Park, Llanmadoc (see page 58)

Map ref

SS 440 935

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Crofty for Llanmadoc

Sponsor

Peppermint Publications, 95 Parc Gilbertson, Pontardawe SA8 4PT

Distance 8.5 miles Parking

Honesty box

Cost

£4.00

Info

 01792 830038  sales@peppermintpublications.co.uk  www.peppermintpublications.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

A Walk in Magical Gower To walk in Gower is to find A most delightful way To leave your cares and woes behind, Escape the everyday. There's magic in the woods and fields, Enchantment in the streams, Spellbound castles in the hills, A landscape made of dreams. And when your walking tour is done And far and wide you've roamed, Why not call at Fairy Tales And take some magic home.

494 Mumbles Rd, Mumbles SA3 4BX Tel: 01792 366664

Llanmadoc Ponies © Paul Branchﬂower

THE OLD TRACKS OF LLANMADOC AND CHERITON

THURS 12 JUNE R

A walk through the history of the lower Burry valley, tracing the origins of today’s paths, tracks and lanes. Farms, corn mills, a country house and a busy port – some still to be seen, some not – have all left their mark on the beautiful landscape of this quiet corner of North West Gower. Leader

Richard Daugherty

Meet

Britannia Inn, Llanmadoc (see page 58)

Start 

13.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118. Change at Cilibion for Llanmadoc

Sponsor

P.A.’s Wine Bar, 95 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BN  01792 367723

Map ref

SS 446 932

Distance 4 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

 www.paswinebar.co.uk

GEOLOGY IN CWM CLYDACH

THURS 12 JUNE Gg

This walk will begin in Cwm Clydach, now a wooded nature reserve but formerly a coal mining area, and then climb towards Capel Gellionnen. On the way we will consider how the landscape has developed, taking into account the underlying Coal Measures geology, effects of glaciations, and more recent large landslides. Leader Dr Geraint Owen (Swansea University / South Wales Geologists’ Association) Meet

Cwm Clydach RSPB reserve car park (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 4.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru X21

Sponsor

South Wales Geologists Association  01792 367481

Parking

Free

Cost

SN 682 026 £4.00

Info  hazel.trenbirth@btinternet.com

 www.swga.org.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

FIVE PEAKS TO RHOSSILI (LINEAR)

FRI 13 JUNE J

A splendid walk from Penmaen to Rhossili climbing the five peaks of Gower-Cefn Bryn, Ryer’s Down, Llanmadoc Hill, Hardings Down and Rhossili Down (the highest point on Gower). Wonderful views all the way. Catch the service bus from Rhossili back to the start (fare payable). Max. 15 walkers. Leader

Richard Clarkson (Gower Society)

Meet

Base of Cefn Bryn, Penmaen NT Car Park (see page 58)

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Strenuous

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Map ref

SS 531 888

Distance 12 miles Parking

off road

Cost

£4.00

Info

Cwmshon Cottages, Old Road, Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 4PL  07960 438961  fiona@cwmshoncottageswales.co.uk  www.cwmshoncottageswales.co.uk

FROM THE VETCH TO THE LIBERTY STADIUM

FRI 13 JUNE X

Visit the community gardens at the Vetch, have some tea and biscuits, then walk via the Marina to the Liberty Stadium for a guided tour. As we walk to the Liberty Stadium a brief talk about the tramway museum, pump house and other places of interest. Back to Swansea on the bendy bus (fare payable). *Includes £4.00 (£1.00 child) booking fee. Leader Gerwyn Thomas (Vetch Community Group) Meet

Outside Singleton Pub, across the road from Grand Theatre

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

N/A

Sponsor

ICON Hairdressing, Liberty Stadium, Swansea SA1 2FA  01792 468787

Parking

Street parking or Pay & Display

Cost

SS 652 928 £12* adults £9* children

Info  iconhairdressing@mac.com  www.icon-hairdressing.com

DYLAN THOMAS’S UPLANDS

FRI 13 JUNE V

Dylan Thomas grew up in the Uplands. This walk includes a climb to the top of Cwmdonkin Park and at various points there will be a brief introduction and literary context following a short reading from one of his works. Entry to Dylan Thomas’s birthplace and afternoon tea is included in the price. Leader

Roger Williams

Meet

Uplands Crescent at the bottom of Uplands Terrace

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 1 mile

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 20 / 20A / 21 / 21A

Sponsor

The Birthplace of Dylan Thomas, 5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea SA2 0RA

Parking

Street parking

Cost

SS 640 929 £7.00

Info

 01792 472555  info@dylanthomasbirthplace.com  www.dylanthomasbirthplace.com

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

GEOLOGICAL STROLL AROUND BRACELET BAY AND MUMBLES

FRI 13 JUNE C

Start at Bracelet Bay and look at the limestone geology of the area. Proceed along Mumbles front looking at the landscape. Take a steep path behind the George pub to the top of Mumbles Hill for panoramic views of the South Wales Coalfield. Down to Limeslade Bay and finish at Castellamare for an optional drink. Leaders

Dr Hazel Trenbirth & Dr Geraint Owen (South Wales Geologists’ Association / Swansea University)

Meet

Bracelet Bay car park, below coastguard station

Start 

18.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2B

Sponsor

College of Science, Swansea University

Map ref

SS 628 872

Distance 2 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

 www.swansea.ac.uk/science

MOONLIGHT CLIFF WALK

FRI 13 JUNE D

A gentle cliff path walk on the night of the full moon. Bring a torch. Leader

Dr Michael Isaac

Meet

Langland Bay car park, by tennis courts

Map ref

Start 

22.00

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

The White Rose, 1-3 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4AR  01792 368426

Parking

Free (check gate closure signs)

Cost

SS 605 874 £4.00

Info  www.thewhiterosemumbles.co.uk

Mumbles Head © Paul Branchﬂower

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

Gower Walking Festival Book from 24 February

Booking Form 2014 Book on-line at www.gowerwalkingfestival.org or book at the TIC using this form or telephone 01792 363392 to pay by debit card. Walks cost £4.00 per person, or £1 for under-14s, unless otherwise indicated. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS: Name Email House Number

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Mail or take this form to: Mumbles and Gower Tourist Information Centre, Mumbles Methodist Church, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4DH Cheques should be made payable to Mumbles Tourist Association Ltd

June

Start  No

Walk Title

Cost £

Sat 7

10.30

Walk to Caswell by a Path Less Trod

4.00

10.30

Flora, Fauna and Forts of Mumbles Hill

4.00

10.30

The Mumbles Way

4.00

11.00

Cwm Ivy Family Trail

4.00

18.00

Oxwich Burrows: A walk for Welsh Speakers and Learners of Welsh

4.00

10.00

Passionate Pilgrims Progressing

4.00

10.30

Cwmcerdinen-Pentwyn Mawr-Twyn Tyle

4.00

14.00

Kilvey Hill

4.00

12.10

Gower Coast Adventure

21.00

18.00

Evening Photography around Rhossili

4.00

10.00

Miners & Smugglers

4.00

10.30

Rhossili circular

4.00

14.00

Industry in the Clyne Valley

4.00

19.00

Llanrhidian to Leason

4.00

Tues 10 10.00

Lliw Reservoirs Circular

4.00

10.30

A Hold Fast, an Inlet and a Hole in One

4.00

14.00

Ilston and Cathole

4.00

19.00

Brandy, Beach and Bones

4.00

Wed 11 09.15

Walk to the Worm

4.00

Sun 8

Mon 9

10.00

Photography at Morfa

4.00

10.30

Tankeylake Moor and More

4.00

14.00

Geology and Scenery around Penclawdd

4.00

19.00

Kayak Journey from Mumbles

29 (19)*

Thur 12 10.00

Green Lanes and Great Views

4.00

Fri 13

Sat 14

10.00

The Hill Forts & Mills of North West Gower

4.00

13.00

The Old Tracks of Llanmadoc & Cheriton

4.00

14.00

Geology in Cwm Clydach

4.00

10.00

Five Peaks to Rhossili

4.00

10.00

Vetch to Liberty

12 (9)*

14.00

Dylan Thomas's Uplands

7.00

18.00

Geological Stroll around Bracelet Bay & Mumbles

4.00

22.00

Moonlight Cliff Walk

4.00

08.50

Coast Path Challenge Day 1 - Llanrhidian to Port Eynon

9.00*

09.45

Rhossili Down and Bay

4.00

11.30

Penlle'r Castell Walk

4.00

14.00

Dingle Walk and Cream Tea with Derek

8.00

No. Amount £

June Sat 14

Start  No

Walk Title

Cost £

14.15

Dingle Walk and Cream Tea with Derek

8.00

18.30

Neath Canal (Boat and Walk)

6.00

Sun 15 08.50

Coast Path Challenge Day 2

10.00

11.00

Lliw Reservoirs

4.00

14.00

Urban Nature

4.00

14.00

Penllergare Valley Woods

4.00

17.00

Flowers and History at Penmaen Burrows

4.00

Mon 16 10.00

Gower Church Walk to St Madoc’s and St Cadoc's

4.00

13.00

Sea Shore Life on Oxwich Beach

4.00

19.00

Photography at Penmaen

4.00

Tues 17 10.00

Cwm Ivy Walk and Gower Brunch

10.00

11.00

Orchids at Oxwich

4.00

14.00

Picturesque Pilton

4.00

19.00

A Grave Stroll Around Mumbles

4.00

Wed 18 10.00

A Tawe Tale

11 (9/8)*

10.30

Oxwich to Horton

4.00

11.00

Clyne Gardens: Past, Present and Future

4.00

14.00

Wind, Sand and Wildlife!

4.00

19.15

“The Church on the Marsh” the Ancient Site of St Teilo’s Church Pontarddulais

4.00

Thur 19 10.00

Vernon Watkins Walk

4.00

Fri 20

Sat 21

14.00

From Pub to Pub

4.00

14.00

Dry Stone Walling and the Vile at Rhossili

4.00

18.00

The Archaeology of Port Eynon Point

4.00

10.00

Geology & History in the Vale of Neath

4.00

12.00

Nordic Walk at Port Eynon and Horton Beach

4.00

14.00

Walking by Numbers

4.00

21.20

The Inaudible World of Bats

4.00

10.00

Gower Gazing from Cefn Drum

4.00

10.30

Walk from Southgate

4.00

13.00

Copperopolis

4.00

17.30

Clyne Park Nature Walk

4.00

19.00

Twmpath

10.00

Sun 22 10.30

Red Ladies, Knaves and Hidden Coves

4.00

13.30

Canoe Journey at Penclawdd

29 (19)*

16.00

Reptile Ramble

4.00

18.00

Trains and Boats and Drains

4.00

* Includes booking fee (£4.00)

TOTAL

No. Amount £

The Bay Shop in Rhossili, two ďŹ&#x201A;oors of beautiful gifts and home wear. Local crafts and welsh produce.

The Bay Shop & The Bay Bistro Rhossili, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1PL T: 01792 390519 E: rhossilileisure@hotmail.com

www.thebaybistro.co.uk

COAST PATH CHALLENGE - DAY 1 LLANRHIDIAN TO PORT EYNON (LINEAR)

SAT 14 JUNE M

A challenging coastal path walk starting with the scenic salt marshes of North Gower and finishing with the stunning limestone cliffs of South Gower. Participants should be strong walkers able to keep up with the pace of the group. Paths on North Gower may be muddy and wet after rain, some sections of paths on South Gower are narrow with minor exposure but otherwise generally good. A mini bus will be provided at 08:50 to take walkers from the end of the walk, Port Eynon Car Park to the start at Llanrhidian Green. Meet at Port Eynon Car Park at 08:50 (note parking charge applies) or at Llanrhidian Green at 09:20 (Grid Ref SS 497 922). Max. 12 participants. *Includes £4.00 booking fee and £5.00 transport to start. Leader Ian Smith (Swansea Ramblers) Pick up point

Port Eynon car park

Map ref

SS 467 851 (mini bus)

Start 

08:50 Port Eynon or 09:20 Llanrhidian

Distance 19 miles

Difficulty

Strenuous

Cost

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Parking

Pay & Display

£9.00*

Info

Countryman Inn, Scurlage, Gower SA3 1BA  01792 390597  www.countrymangower.co.uk

 countryman_inn@yahoo.co.uk

RHOSSILI DOWN AND BAY

SAT 14 JUNE P

A steep climb onto Rhossili Down is rewarded with views from along the ridgeway. Dropping down into Hillend and crossing Llangennith Moors to Broughton, we’ll pick up the cliff-top coastal path and cross at low tide to Burry Holms Island before returning along the bay to Rhossili. Leader

Peter Covington-Jones

Meet

Rhossili by National Trust shop

Map ref

Start 

09.45

Distance 8 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

The Plough & Harrow, Murton SA3 3DJ  01792 234459

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 414 881 £4.00

Info  ploughandharrow@hotmail.com

PENLLE’R CASTELL WALK

SAT 14 JUNE Ff

The remote ruins of Penlle’r Castell on Mynydd y Gwair offer the most spectacular views in Swansea. Penlle’r Castell is the focus of this walk which stretches across un-spoilt wilderness of Pentwyn Mawr and Mynydd y Gwair, down to the green pastures and wooded glades of Carmarthenshire. Leader

Ashley Davies (Mawr Development Trust)

Meet

Garnswllt Activity Centre (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

11.30

Distance 7.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Aladdins Cave Buy and Sell, 79 Uplands Crescent, Uplands  01792 234544

Parking

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

Free

Cost

SN 630 085 £4.00

Info

Dingle © Linda Griﬃths

36 37

CASWELL TO THE DINGLE, GWF 10TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WALKS

SAT 14 JUNE E

Walk up to the round house, stopping to look at ruins of St Peter’s church and holy well. Then onto Britain’s first local nature reserve and the Dingle sunken garden for a cream tea with Derek Brockway, BBC’s Weatherman Walking and Gower Walking Festival’s patron. Walk back to car park after tea. *Includes £4 booking fee and cream tea. Leaders

Huw Lloyd (AONB) & Karen Jones (Bishop’s Wood Nature Reserve)

Meet

Bishop’s Wood Nature Centre at Caswell

Map ref

Start 

14.00 & 14.15

Distance 2 miles

Parking

Pay & Display

SS 596 874

Difficulty

Moderate

Cost

Bus

First Cymru 2C

Info

£8.00

Sponsor

La Medusa Italian Restaurant, 620 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 4EA  01792 363074  lamedusamumbles@gmail.com  www.lamedusamumbles.co.uk Neath Canal © Paul Branchﬂower

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

NEATH CANAL (BOAT AND WALK)

SAT 14 JUNE Hh

Take a trip on the Canal Boat ‘Thomas Dadford’ and walk back along the picturesque Neath Canal or in reverse. Max. 24 participants. *Includes £4.00 booking fee. Leader Ian Milne (Neath & Tennant Canals) Meet

Bottom of steps in B&Q Neath car park

Map ref

Start 

18.30

Distance 2 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Train

Swansea High St station to Neath

Sponsor

Parking

Free

Cost

SS 752 978 £5.50* (£2.50 u14s)

Info

Mark Evans, Plumbing, Heating & Gas Services, 5 Llys Gwyn Fryn, Bryncoch, Neath SA10 7UB  07973 500297  info@markevansplumbing.co.uk  www.markevansplumbing.co.uk

COAST PATH CHALLENGE - DAY 2 PORT EYNON BAY TO LIMESLADE (LINEAR)

SUN 15 JUNE C

A challenging coastal path walk starting with the long sandy beach finishing with the stunning view of Mumbles plus lifeboat station and Swansea Bay. Participants should be strong walkers able to keep up with the pace of the group. Ground conditions: sections of paths on South Gower are narrow with minor exposure but otherwise generally good. A mini bus will be provided at 08:50 to take walkers from the end of the walk, Bracelet Bay Car Park, to the start at Port Eynon. Meet at Bracelet Bay Car Park at 08:50 or at Port Eynon at 09:45 (Map Ref SS 467 851). Max. 12 participants. *Includes £4.00 booking fee and £6.00 transport to start. Leader Roger Brown (Swansea Ramblers) Pick up Point

Bracelet Bay Car Park below Coastguard station (for mini bus)

Map ref

SS 626 871 (for mini bus)

Start 

08:50 Bracelet Bay or 09:45 Port Eynon

Distance 15 miles

Difficulty

Strenuous

Cost

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Surfside Cafes at Caswell, Langland & Rotherslade • Open Every Day

Parking

Pay & Display

£10.00*

Info

LLIW RESERVOIRS

SUN 15 JUNE Ee

Meet at the café at Lliw reservoir then walk up over the moors to the top reservoir, with spectacular views of surrounding hills and valleys. Walk back to the car park for optional coffee and lunch break at the café. Leader

Mike Lewis (Gower Society / Swansea Ramblers)

Meet

Café in Lliw Reservoirs Car Park (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

11.00

Distance 6 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Parking

Free

Sponsor

Scamper Holidays, 84 Dunraven Road, Sketty SA2 9LQ  enquiries@scampervanhire.co.uk

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

Cost

SN 649 033 £4.00

Info  01792 202325  www.scampervanhire.co.uk

Penmaen Burrows and Three Cliﬀs Bay © Paul Branchﬂower

URBAN NATURE

SUN 15 JUNE W

This circular walk will take us from the sea front up to Townhill through green urban spaces. Tea and cake will be served at Rosehill Quarry before we return to the foreshore. There will be a talk about the role of urban biodiversity in the city. Leader

Jannie Cherry (Rosehill Quarry Group)

Meet

360 Café on Swansea Bay Sea Front

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 4 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2 / 2B / 2C / 3A / 4 / 4A

Parking

Sponsor

Just About Travel  alawes@justabouttravel.net

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 640 921 £4.00

Info

 www.justabouttravel.net

PENLLERGARE VALLEY WOODS

SUN 15 JUNE Cc

An exploration of a beautiful hidden valley, once owned by John Dillwyn Llewelyn, the renowned 19th century Swansea horticulturalist, philanthropist and pioneering photographer. Penllergare Valley Woods is currently being restored and regenerated by local independent charity, the Penllergare Trust, thanks to the support of the local community and key funders.

Leader

Faye Maher (Penllergare Trust)

Meet

Visitor Centre at Penllergare Valley Woods (see page 59)

Map ref

SS 622 991

Start 

14.00

Difficulty

Some Exertion

Bus

First Cymru X13

Sponsor

Nathan Thomas, BSc. Hons, State Registered Podiatrist / Chiropodist West Cross Medical Centre SA3 5NG  07968 362776

Distance 3 miles Parking Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

FLOWERS AND HISTORY AT PENMAEN BURROWS

SUN 15 JUNE J

A leisurely walk to appreciate the wild flowers while taking in an ancient church, burial chamber, ancient castle, lime kiln and panoramic views. Leaders

Joan Darbyshire (Gower Society) / Hil Werker (GWF)

Meet

Penmaen, Rose Cottage Car Park (see page 58)

Map ref

SS 528 885

Start 

17.00

Difficulty

Some Exertion

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

William Pressdee Funeral Directors, 1-2 Stanley Street, Mumbles SA3 4NE  01792 366513  pressdee.swansea@letsco-operate.com

Distance 2 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

GOWER CHURCH WALKS TO ST MADOC’S LLANMADOC AND ST CADOC’S CHERITON

MON 16 JUNE R

Visiting St Madoc’s Llanmadoc, Gower’s smallest church and St Cadoc’s Cheriton “The Cathedral of Gower”, climbing Llanmadoc Hill and Ryers Down with superb panoramic views, crossing the ancient Pack horse bridge in Cheriton valley, before returning via Betty Church woods after crossing the marsh on the stepping stones. Leader

Adele Cunningham

Meet

Cwm Ivy Car Park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Crofty for Llanmadoc

Sponsor

Hush Hair and Beauty, 24 Pennard Road, Kittle SA3 3JS

SS 440 935

Distance 5 miles Parking

Honesty Box

Cost

£4.00

Info

 01792 447282

SEA SHORE LIFE ON OXWICH BEACH

MON 16 JUNE K

A gentle walk on the beach looking at the animals and plants living on the rocks, in the pools and in the sand. Bring your wellies. Leader

Dr Michael Isaac

Meet

Slipway on to Oxwich beach (Park at Oxwich Bay Car Park)

Map ref

Start 

13.00

Distance 1.5 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Killay for Oxwich Cross

Sponsor

Glenview Guest House, 140 Langland Road, Mumbles SA3 4LU  01792 367933

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 502 865

£4.00

Info

 glenview@btinternet.com  www.mumblesglenview.co.uk

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

PHOTOGRAPHY AT PENMAEN

MON 16 JUNE J

A short walk with a photographic focus. Evening is an ideal time to photograph the flora and landscapes of Penmaen Burrows and Three Cliffs Bay. There will be plenty of time to take photos and get tips on how to improve your photography. Bring any camera, phone or tablet you can carry. A tripod is useful. Leader

Paul Branchflower (Gower Photographic Society)

Meet

Penmaen, Rose Cottage Car Park (see page 58)

Start 

19.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

SS 528 885

Distance 2 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

Parc le Breos Guest House & Trekking Centre, Parkmill, Gower SA3 2HA  01792 371636

Map ref

 info@parclebreos.co.uk

 www.parc-le-breos.co.uk

CWM IVY WALK AND GOWER BRUNCH

TUES 17 JUNE R

A walk through Cwm Ivy and Whiteford Burrows ending at the National Trust Cwm Ivy Lodge Bunk House for a Gower Brunch at midday. All the ingredients sourced on the Gower. Max. 20 participants. *Includes £4.00 booking fee. Leader

Alan Kearsley-Evans (National Trust)

Meet

Cwm Ivy Car Park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Some Exertion

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Crofty for Llanmadoc

Sponsor

Sweets of Mumbles, 151 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 4DN  07969 245250

SS 440 935

Distance 4 miles Parking

Honesty Box

Cost

£10.00*

Info

Find us on facebook: Sweets of Mumbles

ORCHIDS AT OXWICH

TUES 17 JUNE K

A leisurely 4 hour walk to appreciate the beauty of the wild flowers at Oxwich. The walk will cover 4-5 different habitats - sand dune, sea shore, salt marsh, woodland and freshwater marsh ensuring a good diversity of floral species, and end with an optional afternoon tea at the Oxwich Bay Hotel. Max. 20 participants. Leader

Hil Werker

Meet

Oxwich Car Park near attendants booth

Map ref

Start 

11.00

Distance 4 miles

Difficulty

Some exertion

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Killay for Oxwich Cross

Sponsor

Hils Cwtch Bach Holiday Flat, 33 Overland Road, Mumbles SA3 4LL  01792 360665

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 501 865 £4.00

Info

 woozles@talktalk.net

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

PICTURESQUE PILTON

TUES 17 JUNE N

A stroll from the National Trust base at South Pilton Green Farm. Learn about the Trust on Gower before heading out across the fields to the stunning South Gower Coast. Stroll along the cliffs from Paviland to the Knave before heading back. Leader

Claire Hannington (National Trust)

Meet

South Pilton Green Farm (see page 58)

Start 

14.00

Difficulty

Some exertion

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Gower Coast Properties, 103 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BN

Map ref

SS 447 871

Distance 3 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

 01792 367700  sales@gowercoastproperties.com  www.gowercoastproperties.com

A GRAVE STROLL AROUND MUMBLES

TUES 17 JUNE B

During an evening walk along some less frequented lanes around Mumbles, we shall visit the graves of and hear about the censor of Shakespeare, and in Oystermouth cemetery an outstanding composer and soprano, Wales’s first VC, and a Mumbles lifeboatman. Leader

Gary Gregor (The Gower Society)

Meet

The Square Café, Oystermouth Square

Map ref

Start 

19.00

Distance 2.3 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 2A

Sponsor

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 616 881 £4.00

Info

Mumbles Development Trust Ltd, 4 Dunns Lane, Mumbles SA3 4AA  01792 361012  mdtmumbles@btinternet.com  www.mumblesdevelopmenttrust.org

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

A TAWE TALE AND RIVER TRIP ON THE BLACK PRINCE WED 18 JUNE Bb

Interactive story-telling walk which weaves participants’ own river stories with those of various water users encountered en route. We’ll follow the river Tawe from Fendrod Lake to Swansea Marina, where participants take to the water and board the Swansea Community barge for a river cruise. *Includes £4.00 booking fee. This is a linear walk, catch a bus back to start (fare payable). Leader

Dr Kate Evans (Swansea University)

Meet

South west corner of Fendrod Lake (adjacent to Valley Way road)

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Parking

Pay & Display

Distance 4 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Cost

£11.00* adults, £9.00* senior, £8* child

Bus

First Cymru 159 to Phoenix Way

Sponsor

Bay Trans, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9AF  01792 205071

SS 673 967

Info

 johnbaytrans@btinternet.com

OXWICH TO HORTON

 www.baytrans.org.uk

WED 18 JUNE K

From Oxwich to Horton, initially passing though ancient woodland, up a good number of steps! This walk threads its way between towering limestone cliffs and the sea following a raised beach on a plateau. You may see cormorants or a seal. Led by an enthusiastic expert who works to conserve Gower, the walk returns inland via ancient tracks, more ancient woodland, through small hamlets, and past a castle. Leader

Mike Scott (AONB)

Meet

Oxwich Car Park by attendant’s booth

Start 

10.30

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Killay for Oxwich Cross

Sponsor

David and Diane Workman, Oxwich Bay, Gower

Map ref

SS 501 865

Distance 5.5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

CLYNE GARDENS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Cost

£4.00

Info

WED 18 JUNE A

A historical and botanical ramble through one of Swansea’s most beautiful landscapes with Head Gardener, Teifion Davies. Includes a visit to a former private chapel and the unforgettable Japanese Bridge. A chance to learn more about the workings of one of Swansea’s most loved parks. Leader

Teifion Davies (City and County of Swansea)

Meet

Woodman Pub Car Park, Blackpill (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

11.00

Distance 1 mile

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 2 / 2B / 2C / 3A / 14 / 37

Sponsor

Tides Reach Guest House, 388 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 5TN

Parking

Free (limited space) Pay Car Park otherwise

Cost

SS 618 905 £4.00

Info

 01792 404877  info@staymumbles.co.uk  www.tidesreachguesthouse.com

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

WIND, SAND AND WILDLIFE!

WED 18 JUNE M

This walk will explore the varied wildlife of Port Eynon sand-dunes, beach, rocky shores and headland. A fascinating variety of plants and animals can be seen in these varied and important coastal habitats. A short walk but with some uneven surfaces. Leader

Tim Orrell (City and County of Swansea)

Meet

Toilet block, Port Eynon Beach Car-park

Start 

14.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Pay & Display

Cost

Bus

First Cymru 116. Change at Killay for Port Eynon

Info

Sponsor

The Poundffald Inn, Three Crosses, Gower SA4 3PB  01792 873428

Map ref

SS 467 851

Distance 3 miles Parking

 enquiries@poundffald.com

£4.00

 www.poundffald.com

“THE CHURCH ON THE MARSH” - THE ANCIENT SITE OF ST TEILO’S CHURCH PONTARDDULAIS

WED 18 JUNE Dd

Visiting the ancient site of St Teilo’s Church now rebuilt stone by stone at St Fagan’s National History Museum, Cardiff. Walking across the marsh alongside the meandering River Loughor to the recently restored walled church site with views of the eleven arch viaduct, a motte and bailey castle and an area of Special Scientific Interest. Leader

Adele Cunningham

Meet

Car Park in Coed Bach Park, Pontarddulais (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

19.15

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru X13

Parking Free

Cost

Sponsor

Scamper Holidays, 84 Dunraven Road, Sketty SA2 9LQ

SS 594 033 £4.00

Info

 01792 202325  enquiries@scampervanhire.co.uk  www.scampervanhire.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

VERNON WATKINS WALK

THURS 19 JUNE G

A circular walk across Pennard golf links, passing the castle with superb views of Three Cliffs Bay, along the clifftop past where poet Vernon Watkins lived. We pass ‘Heatherslade’, where his parents lived and where his friend Dylan Thomas played croquet, to view the memorial stone overlooking Hunts Bay. Leader

Gary Gregor (The Gower Society)

Meet

Car park of Pennard school/library

Start 

10.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 14

Sponsor

Cover to Cover, 58 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BQ  01792 366363  sales@cover-to-cover.co.uk  www.cover-to-cover.co.uk

Map ref

SS 554 884

Distance 4.5 miles Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info

FROM PUB TO PUB – WITH VIEWS

THURS 19 JUNE R

Across the North West corner of Gower with stunning 360 degree views. From the Britannia Inn at Llanmadoc to Llangennith, pausing there to refresh at the King’s Head. Then back across Tankeylake Moor and Llanmadoc Hill for early evening refuelling at the Britannia. Leader

Richard Daugherty

Meet

Britannia Inn car park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 7 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118. Change at Cilibion for Llanmadoc

Sponsor

Mumbles Flooring, 18 Gower Place, Mumbles SA3 4AB

Parking

Free

Cost

SS 446 932 £4.00

Info

 01792 366550  sales@mumblesflooring.co.uk  www.mumblesflooring.co.uk

DRY STONE WALLING AND THE VILE AT RHOSSILI

THURS 19 JUNE P

Following the Coast Path this walk heads to the Coastwatch Station with a glorious view to the Worm and on towards Fall Bay, returning through the area of medieval Vile strip farming. You will hear about dry stone walling, local farming and witness our 10th anniversary gate plaque dedication. Leader

Alan Kearsley-Evans (National Trust)

Meet

Rhossili National Trust Shop

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Chimes of Mumbles, 2 Chapel street, Mumbles SA3 4NH

SS 414 881

Distance 3 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info a ladder

 01792 360206

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF PORT EYNON POINT

THURS 19 JUNE M

A circular walk to visit the Salt House and the old limestone quarries at Port Eynon. We also hope to visit the prehistoric forest in the bay and Culver Hole, a natural cave turned into a pigeon-house, but these depend on suitable tide, weather and beach conditions. Leader

Dr Edith Evans (Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust)

Meet

Port Eynon Car Park

Start 

18.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Map ref

SS 467 851

Distance 2 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

Maureen Cottey Florist, 63 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BL  01792 368583  flowers@maureencotteyflorist.co.uk  www.maureencotteyflorist.co.uk

GEOLOGY AND HISTORY IN THE VALE OF NEATH

FRI 14 JUNE Jj

Assemble at Aberdulais Falls and walk to Tonna to take the bus to Melin Court (fare payable). Ascend to the waterfall (a 200ft climb) and the old iron works. Return via the Neath Canal towpath to end at the Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall Centre (optional visit – fee payable). Leader

Roger Williams

Meet

Aberdulais Falls National Trust Shop

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Distance 5 miles Parking

Street Parking

Cost

SS 772 994

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

New Adventure Travel X63

£4.00

Sponsor

1940s Swansea Bay Museum, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea SA1 8QQ

Info

 01792 458864  mail@1940sSwanseaBay.co.uk  www.1940sswanseabay.co.uk

NORDIC WALK AT PORT EYNON AND HORTON BEACH

FRI 20 JUNE M

We will head across the Burrows towards Horton Green and down onto the beach and walk out to the Salt House at Port Eynon Point. Then walk up to Port Eynon Point to see superb views of both villages and Overton Mere. Nordic Poles will be available for those who do not have their own. Leader

Steve Lancey (City and County of Swansea)

Meet

Captain’s Table Café, Port Eynon, on the seafront

Start 

12.00

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Murton WI, Murton Community Centre, Swansea

Map ref

SS 468 852

Distance 4 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info

WALKING BY NUMBERS

FRI 20 JUNE P

An introduction to the hidden world of Geocaching. Take a walk up Rhossili Down using GPS devices to guide you to the hidden locations. We will be taken on a journey from prehistoric through to WWII, whilst enjoying the spectacular view across Rhossili Bay. Leader

Claire Hannington (National Trust)

Meet

National Trust shop at Rhossili

Map ref

Start 

14.00

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

The Village Inn, Killay, The Precinct, Killay SA2 7BA  01792 203311

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 414 881 £4.00

Info  villageinnkillay@hotmail.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

THE INAUDIBLE WORLD OF BATS

FRI 20 JUNE A

An evening walk, up the Clyne Valley cycle path to the lake and back, to detect bats with Steve Lucas, Bat Conservation Officer for Wales. Bat detectors will be provided. Bring a torch for return walk. Leader

Steve Lucas (Bat Conservation Officer Wales)

Meet

Clyne Valley Country Park car park, Mumbles Road, Blackpill Map ref

Start 

21.20

SS 619 908

Distance 1 mile

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

First Cymru 2A

Sponsor

Chatcoombe B&B, 50 Rhyd y Defaid Drive, Derwen Fawr, Swansea SA2 8AH  01792 207100

Parking

Free

Cost

£4.00

Info  chatcoombe@aol.com

 www.chatcoombe.co.uk

GOWER GAZING FROM CEFN DRUM

SAT 21 JUNE Dd

Fabulous panoramic views of the countryside and the entire North Gower coastline whilst walking on Cefn Drum which rises above Pontarddulais. View the spectacular meanders of the River Loughor, the Burry Estuary and the eleven arched viaduct, also the villages nestling in an exquisite landscape setting. Leader

Adele Cunningham

Meet

Upper Mill Road, Pontarddulais (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

10.00

Distance 5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru X13

Sponsor

The Victoria Inn, Westbourne Place, Mumbles SA3 4DB

Parking

Street

Cost

SS 599 038 £4.00

Info

 07704 373787

WALK FROM SOUTHGATE

SAT 21 JUNE H

Walk across the tops to Three Cliffs Bay, up onto Penmaen burrows and back via Pennard Castle, the edge of the golf course and several fields. Back for a deserved cuppa and cake at Three Cliffs Coffee Shop. Leader

Norman Sanders

Meet

Southgate, National Trust car park

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 5.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 14

Sponsor

Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park, North Hills Farm, Penmaen, Gower SA3 2HB  01792 371218

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 554 874 £4.00

Info  info@threecliffsbay.com

 www.threecliffsbay.com

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

Cosy Holiday Cottage Enjoy the beauty of Gower with a stay at Blackheath Cottage, Reynoldston in the heart of the peninsula The self-catering cottage oďŹ&#x20AC;ers sleeping accommodation for up to ďŹ ve people. G Modern Kitchen & Comfortable beds G Relaxing lounge with Sky TV & movies G Walking distance to village pub & local shop

Contact Chris & Phil Evans: email: chopper@doctors.org.uk

www.gower-retreats.co.uk

COPPEROPOLIS

SAT 21 JUNE Z

In the shadows of Kilvey Hill and Cnap Llwyd, discover secrets and retrace Copper Masters’ and workers’ steps – White Rock Quay. Climbing up to Morris Castle and back, find a canal tunnel, bridges, houses for engines and houses for people. Leader

Neil Thomas

Meet

Free Car Park off A4217, Hafod (see page 59)

Map ref

Start 

13.00

Distance 7 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 31 / 32 / 33

Sponsor

Dragon Crafts, 530 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 4DH  01792 360640

Parking

Free

Cost

SS 662 948 £4.00

Info

 dragoncrafts@hotmail.co.uk

 www.dragoncraftswales.co.uk

CLYNE FARM NATURE WALK

SAT 21 JUNE A

Clyne Farm Centre sits on top of one of the seven hills overlooking Swansea Bay and throughout this short nature walk there are spectacular views and diverse scenery including Clyne Common, Clyne Farm Roughs which are home to the marsh fritillary butterfly, and the 400 year old buildings of the farm. Leader

Geoff Haden (Clyne Farm Centre)

Meet

Clyne Farm Centre (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

17.30

Distance 2 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 14

Parking

Free

Cost

Sponsor

Castle News, 44 Newton Road, Mumbles SA3 4BQ

SS 607 909 £4.00

Info

 01792 366123

TWMPATH

SAT 21 JUNE B

The closing weekend of the festival sees a social evening of Welsh Folk Dancing. The ‘Caller’ calls out the moves and we try to follow his instructions. Bring a sense of humour. Cold buffet served during the evening. *Price includes cold buffet and £4.00 booking fee. Leader

GWF committee

Meet

Pier Café, Mumbles

Map ref

Start 

19.00

Duration 3.5 hours

Difficulty

N/A

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

The Pier Café, Old Lifeboat Cottage, Mumbles Pier, Mumbles SA3 4EN  01792 365230

Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

SS 630 874 £10.00*

Info  info@mumbles-pier.co.uk

 www.mumbles-pier.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

RED LADIES, KNAVES AND HIDDEN COVES

SUN 22 JUNE O

A circular walk along a remoter section of the South Gower coast setting out across farmland towards Paviland, then past the Knave area and Ramsgrove, then on to the Thurba head for great views along the coast before we head inland via Mewslade valley to return to our start point. Leader

Roger Button

Meet

Pitton Cross Caravan Park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

10.30

Distance 5.5 miles

Difficulty

Moderate

Bus

First Cymru 118

Sponsor

Parking

Donation to Air Ambulance

Cost

SS 434 878 £4.00

Info

Gower Kite Shop, Pitton Cross, Rhossili, Gower SA3 1PT  01792 390593  admin@gowerkitecentre.org.uk  www.gowerkitecentre.org.uk

CANOE JOURNEY AT PENCLAWDD

SUN 22 JUNE T

Paddle a canoe as we explore the North Gower salt marshes at Penclawdd. These craft developed by the Native American people are ideally suited to explore this sheltered waterway, and get close to the wildlife, of this beautiful and rarely visited part of Gower. Wellies advised. We will get muddy feet (and hands!). Falling in is possible but very unlikely. People with mobility concerns please contact Steve (01792 406023) to discuss suitability. *Cost includes £4.00 booking fee. Max. 16 participants. Leader

Steve Porter (Breakout Adventure)

Meet

Penclawdd Slipway Car Park (opposite the chip shop)

Map ref

Start 

13.30

Parking

Pay & Display

Duration 3 hours

SS 533 957

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

£29.00* adult, £19.00* accompanied child

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Eddie Tucker Funeral Directors, 10 Swan Court, The Precinct, Killay SA2 7BA

Info

 01792 280101

Mumbles TIC  01792 363392

REPTILE RAMBLE

SUN 22 JUNE R

Search for reptiles with Mark Barber of Amphibian & Reptile Conservation and Conservation Ranger, Sarah Leedham. Excellent chances of seeing Adder, Common Lizard, Slow Worm and possibly Grass Snake. Enjoy wonderful views and a cream tea afterwards. Uneven ground, steep in places – walking boots recommended. *Cost includes £4.00 booking fee and cream tea. Leader

Sarah Leedham (St Madoc Centre; Amphibian & Reptile Conservation)

Meet

St Madoc Centre Car Park (see page 58)

Map ref

Start 

16.00

Distance 3 miles

Difficulty

Some exertion

Bus

No suitable service

Parking

Free

Cost

Sponsor

Scamper Holidays, 84 Dunraven Road, Sketty SA2 9LQ

SS 432937 £9.00*

Info

 01792 202325  enquiries@scampervanhire.co.uk  www.scampervanhire.co.uk

TRAINS AND BOATS AND DRAINS

SUN 22 JUNE B

This stroll through Mumbles’s past follows the route of the Mumbles Railway (closed in 1960) around the bay from Oystermouth Square to Mumbles Pier. A local historian will talk about the 19th Century changes to the coastline, the oyster and limestone industries, the Mumbles lifeboat and excavations in Mumbles Hill. Leader

Kate Jones (Oystermouth Historical Association)

Meet

Oystermouth Square

Start 

18.00

Difficulty

Easy

Bus

No suitable service

Sponsor

Langland Road Bed & Breakfast, 17 Langland Road, Mumbles SA3 4ND  01792 361170

Map ref

SS 616 881

Distance 1.5 miles Parking

Pay & Display

Cost

£4.00

Info  langlandroad@hotmail.co.uk

 www.langlandroad.co.uk

www.gowerwalkingfestival.org

Competitions This year we are running three fun, creative, competitions: Photography Competition The Photography Competition is being run in partnership with the South Wales Evening Post and the Gower Photographic Society. The Gower Photographic Society will select a short-list for the South Wales Evening Post to select the winning photograph from. The Gower Photographic Society will offer a free membership for 2014 to the winner. You can enter up to 5 digital photographs taken on any 2014 Festival activity.