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.
Mike Clarke
An interesting & unusual walk over the reclaimed Open-Cast mining site at Tairgwaith.
We will visit and circumnavigate the newly developed Water Sports Lake, with glorious mountain scenery throughout.
Terrain: There are ups and downs with some uneven ground which can be muddy.
Stiles: There are no stiles on this walk.
Toilets: At end of the walk in the pub.
Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to Cwmgorse Rugby Club
Directions:
• From Pontardawe, take A474 north
• In Gwaun Cae Gurwen, take right fork onto A4069 towards Brynamman
• Almost immediately, turn right onto road signed Tairgwaith (and brown sign for ‘Trotting Track’)
• Drive straight along this road
• Just after East Pit on your left, turn into car park of Canolfan Maerdy
Gwaun Cae Gurwen: Tairgwaith: Canolfan Maerdy (Community Centre) Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.7929, -3.8648
