Hi all,

Here's the latest instalment of goodies from the Tawe Trekkers. The new (Summer) programme is almost ready and should be with you in the next few days! In the meantime, read on to see what's coming up...

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Rhidian's Ramble in the Afan Forest - Sat 3rd May

Remember that reluctantly Rob was required to relinquish his rail ramble so rogue Rhidian runs a replacement roaming. Rhid writes a review relating to recent recce:



"This is a moderate walk that follows the River Afan before climbing steeply out of the wooded valley over Mynydd Nant-y-Bar (and no, this doesn't mean there is a bar at the top of the hill!). Much of the walk follows an old railway line constructed to take coal from the valley. We will stop for lunch at the ruins of a farm built over a stream which gave fresh water to the site. There are just a couple of stiles on this walk and therefore would be suitable for dogs on a lead. A good walk for a windy day as the vast majority is sheltered by the forest."

Meeting Points: County Hall at 9.30 or Afan Forest Visitor Car Park at 10.15.

Distance: 8 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Contact: Rhidian (07904199350)

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Berkshire Walkers Group Come to Swansea - 10th/11th May

If the Tiger Bay Rambler's are our big sister, then the Berkshire Walkers must be our distant cousin who we've never met...until now! They're coming to Swansea on the weekend of the 10th and 11th May and have kindly invited us to join them on their walks. Here's an outline of their plans:

Saturday 10th May: Mumbles, Langland and Caswell Bays, Clyne Common and Gardens 10 miles. Moderate (mostly flat with one short climb).

Sunday 11th May: Port Eynon, Worms Head and Rhossilli. There's a choice here of the full circular route (13 miles) or a 6.5 mile bus ramble.

The group have booked out a restaurant for the Saturday night in Mumbles and unfortunately there's no places left for the Trekkers. However, thought we could do our own thing in Mumbles on the same night and then leave open the possibility of meeting up with the Berkshire group later? Let me know your ideas!

More details will follow, but if you just can't wait please call me (Doug) on the usual number.

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Before I go; a quick reminder that it's our regular pub night at the Brunswick on Thursday (1st May).

Cheers!

Doug