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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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  • 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
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Overview

Leaving the car park, we will take a loop through fields to the village of Merthyr Mawr. 

Onward to Ogmore Castle where we’ll have an early coffee break. 

From there, we’ll ascend the hill, skirting the golf course on route to St. Brides Major. 

Having gone through the village, we’ll descend to Dunraven Bay (lunch stop) and return via the Heritage Coast path.

Social after walk:
Afterwards attend a local hostelry.
 

Sunday, 8 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 
•    Travelling from Swansea leave the M4 at junction 37
•    Head east along the A48.
•    Having passed the Porthcawl roundabout, look out for signs on the right for Merthyr Mawr
 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 87149 77171
Nearest postcode:
CF32 0PA
what3words:
forwarded.summaries.slam
Start time:
10:00 am

Merthyr Mawr: Candleston Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.4824, -3.6263

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