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Swansea Group

We are Swansea Ramblers. Come with us and discover the pleasures of walking in the Swansea area and beyond. We look forward to seeing you on one of our walks.

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Overview

The walk takes us through some woodland then cross Faerdre to Upper Forge.

We then head south to pass the cascade of the River Clydach before returning to the Swansea Canal.

See one of Lucy’s previous walks along the canal.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_06_09/2022_06_09-clydach-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Millers Arms
(on-street parking or use parking area behind the pub).

Thursday, 26 June 2025
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions:  
Head north on A4077.
At Glais Roundabout, turn left for Clydach. 
At mini roundabout, turn right onto B4603.  
Coedgwilym Park will be on the right, after a quarter of a mile.
 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 70087 01617
Nearest postcode:
SA6 5PE
what3words:
eggshell.buzzards.stew
Start time:
6:30 pm

Clydach: Coed Gwilym Park: Park on-street near entrance | Lat/Long: 51.6981, -3.8815

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