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Beacons Way and Penwyllt

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Overview

A hill and forest walk in the Upper Swansea Valley.

 

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Ancient Briton.

Sunday, 24 March 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 

Head north on A4067 through Pen Y Cae.

Turn right onto road signed Penwyllt, 1 mile.

At T-junction, turn left.

Follow road uphill to car park.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 85609 15546
Nearest postcode:
SA9 1GQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Penwyllt: Quarry Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.8268, -3.6612

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