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Banwen and Coed Rhaiadr

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Overview

Description: 
Farmland and forest walk between Swansea and Neath Valleys and along part of Sarn Helen.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for at a venue to be agreed.
 

Sunday, 27 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/

Directions: 
•    Take A465 up Neath Valley to Glynneath
•    Then A4109 to Banwen 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 85754 09366
Nearest postcode:
SA10 9LW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Banwen: Top end of car park beyond D.O.V.E. workshops | Lat/Long: 51.7714, -3.6570

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE