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A ‘Walk and Ride’ for adults and children
Saturday 20th June
The Parc Le Breos Gower Trekking Centre offers a full morning introduction to horse riding and trekking for children over 10 years old (accompanied by parents) and adults. The morning starts with a walk to the Centre where instructors will show you how to groom and saddle your horse, followed by riding instructions before riding out to see the views. Maximum number 16.
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King Arthur, gunpowder; the Lady Falls
Sunday 21st June
A two-part walk in the headwaters of the river Neath area of Pontneddfechan. Starting from Craig-y-Dinas, to the remains of the gunpowder works and eventually to the disused Dinas silica mine. A level walk to the waterfall Sgwd Gwladys. Care must be taken on all parts of the walk as it can be muddy on occasions with some steep and rough sections. Start 10.30 am at the car park at Craig-y-Dinas, near Pontneddfechan (OS 911 078) Duration 4 hours, 5 miles Organiser (leader) Howard Lewis Car park Yes
Start 9.15 am. Gower Heritage Centre (OS 544 893) Duration 3 hours, 3 miles Organiser (leader) Olive Edwards Nearest bus service Gower Explorer service 118 Car park Fee payable Sponsored by Park le Breos Guest House & Trekking Centre, Parkmill Gower, SA3 2HA. Tel: 01792 371636 www.park-le-breos.co.uk
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“A round Gower walk”- Pennard to Knab Rock Saturday 20th June
The final leg of the Round Gower Trail. From Southgate, the route goes along Pennard Cliff to Pwlldu and then along the coast path to Caswell and Langland Bays and on to Mumbles, with spectacular views. Start 10.00 am. From bus terminus at Southgate (OS 544 874) Duration 4½ hours, 7 miles Organiser (leader) Roger Williams Nearest bus service First Cymru service 14 Car park Fee payable
Sponsored by Fortes Ice Cream Parlour, Limeslade Bay, Mumbles, SA3 4JT Tel: 01792 368863 Homemade soups, cakes and ice creams
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Gower Churches - Ilston
Saturday 20th June
A visit to St Illtyd’s Church in the heart of Gower, the Quarry Nature Reserve and the site of the first Baptist Church in Wales. Return via Parkmill and Pennard links. A beautiful tranquil ‘Talking Walk’ through fields and valley woodland. Start 2.00 pm. Pennard Church car park (OS 566 887) Duration 4½ hours, 6½ miles Organiser (leader) Adèle Cunningham Nearest bus service First Cymru service 14 Car park Free
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Book your walk now at Mumbles TIC
Gower Walking Festival 2009
www.mumblestic.co.uk
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