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Cwm Pelenna

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Overview

A forest and hill walk between Neath and Afan Valleys.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a suitable venue.
 

Sunday 15 June 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: 
•    Exit M4 Junction 41
•    Take B4286 to Pont Rhyd Y Fen 
•    Take B4287 (Afan Valley Road) to Efail Fach 
•    Turn right onto Tonmawr road
•    (which after two miles becomes Fforch-dwm Road)

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 81539 96943
Nearest postcode:
SA12 9SS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Cwm Pelenna: End of Fforch-dwm road | Lat/Long: 51.6587, -3.7139

Upcoming walks with Swansea Group

Leader: Clive Rees

Neath Abbey

Start:

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Pontrhydyfen, Cwm Afan & Cwm Pelenna

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.0 miles
Leader: Al Evans

Cwm Ivy

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Porthcawl

Start:

Difficulty:
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Distance:
6.0 miles
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Banwen and Coed Rhaiadr

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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An Evening Walk: Gelli-hir Woods | An Introduction to walking with us

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Bluebells at Coed Tregib | The morning walk | Part 1 of a Figure of Eight Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
Leader: Andrew Morgan

Bluebells at Castle Wood | The Afternoon walk | Part 2 of a Figure of Eight Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
4.5 miles
Leader: Mike Clinch

Cefn Bryn

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
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An Evening Walk: Llansamlet: Talycopa: An Introduction to walking with us

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Llandeilo: Coed y Castell Bluebells

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.5 miles
Leader: Lucy Davies

An Evening Walk: Oystermouth Garlic and Bluebells ( An Introduction to walking with us)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
3.0 miles
Leader: Bob White

Margam Park

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Clive Rees

Llansamlet: Talycopa

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Lucy Davies

Kenfig Nature Reserve

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5 miles
Leader: Lucy Davies

An Evening Walk: Glais Mountain (An Introduction to walking with us)

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Craig Y Nôs

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
Leader: Morag Eddyshaw

Port Eynon: A Taste of Gower Walk

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.0 miles
Leader: Clive Rees

Kilvey Hill

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Bob White

Tonmawr

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clarke

Tairgwaith Water-Sports Centre

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles
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An Evening Walk: Loughor Foreshore: An introduction to walking with us

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Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.0 miles
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Mike Clinch

Merthyr Mawr & Ogmore-by-Sea

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
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Cwm Pelenna

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
Leader: Lucy Davies

An Evening Walk: Fendrod Lake and surrounding area (An Introduction to walking with us)

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
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Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
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Pontneddfechan

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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An Evening Walk: Swansea Canal and Clydach: An Introduction to walking with us

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Gnoll Estate Country Park

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.0 miles
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Fan Nedd

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
Leader: Clive Rees

Briton Ferry

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
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Ogwr and Garw Valleys

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.0 miles
Leaders: Helen Sharp & Pam Heneberry

Swiss Valley | (An introduction to walking with us)

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
3.5 miles
Leader: Al Evans

Maggie's Twr, Cefn Drum, Pontarddulais

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
Leader: Clive Rees

Crynant Forest

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles

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