Tawe Trekkers Newsletter: 1st Sep to 7th Sep

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Mumbles Hill & Social Night - Fri 5th Sep

This is an evening walk and social event in one. We're meeting at the carpark by Boots in Mumbles, and will take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, to Bracelet Bay and then back via Mumbles Hill. It might get dark towards the end of the walk so bring a torch!

We do have plans to go for food and a pub afterwards but haven't decided on details yet. Janine was organising this aspect of the night but she has extended her stay in the Lake District and probably won't be in Swansea on the night, so we will do the social aspect on ad hoc basis. It's alright, Janine, we'll manage without you!! ;-) Here's the lowdown for the walk:

Meeting: 1900 at Carpark ouside Boots

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 2.5 Miles

Contact: Andrew B on 07791545342. Note: the number on the programme for Andrew is wrong, and is actually for another Andrew; Trudi's friend who lives in Leamington Spa (long story!)

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Beacons Horseshoe - Sun 7th Sep

If you're up for a bit of a challenge on Sunday, with stunning scenery, then this walk might tickle your fancy.

There are two walks often referred to as the 'Beacon's Horseshoe.' One goes from the Neaudd Reservoir and approahes Pen y Fan from the south, but this one goes from Cwm Gwdi, north of Pen y Fan, and then traces a shape on the map that looks curiously like a cloven hoof via Bryn Teg, Cribyn, Pen-y-Fan, Corn Du and Cwm Lllwch. My guidebook refers to it as 'arguably the finest mountain walk in South Wales.' Best that you be the judge of that claim!

The walk does have some steep and strenuous climbs, and is graded it as strenuous. If we are blighted by treacherous weather and poor visibility then I'm going to do an alternative walk if there is demand for it. However, I'm hoping that fortune shines down on us (literally) so that we can take advantage of this stunning route.

Meeting: County Hall at 0930, or the carpark at Cwm Gwdi at approx 1000.

Difficulty: Strenuous.

Distance: 9.5 Miles

Contact: Doug on 07766652837.

Please call me if you plan to meet at the start point in Cwm Gwdi, so I know who/how many to expect and can advise on the alternative walk if applicable.

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We're still waiting for cheques for Exmoor, so get a wiggle-on and send your money to Rob! (See previous newsletter for address and details). On the subject of previous newsletters; these can all be viewed on the website under the 'Newsletter' tab, so if your after some past information, or just want a bit of bed-time reading, you know where to look. The next pub night at the Brunswick is this Thursday, if you can take two social evenings in a row!

Cheers,

Doug