TaweTrekkers Newsletter - 25th Aug to 31st Aug

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Cerreg Cennen - Sunday 31st Aug




This week's walk is through almost divinely beautiful countryside with loads of features of interest! Starting at the Cerreg Cennen car park we walk west towards Black Mountain and are rewarded with stunning views of Cerreg Cennen Castle on it's lofty perch. We also take in some weird limestone formations and the very unusual source of the River Loughor.



Returning to the River Cennen we walk West along the river to the award-winning village of Trapp where a lunch-time drink might be obtained at the Cennen Arms.

Heading North, and then circling round to the East, we cross some pleasant farmland and are rewarded with outstanding views of the Tywi Valley with it's crop of castles and historical features.

Cerreg Cennen Castle then becomes our marker as we turn back South and return to the car-park. After the walk we can sample the delights of the Cerreg Cennen cafe or explore the Castle (£3.70 per adult) - or possibly both depending upon the time.

We're almost certain to see Red Kites on the walk and might be luck enough to see a brown hare as I did on the recce.

Distance: 9 Miles

Meeting place: County Hall Car Park at 0930 or Cerreg Cennen carpark at 10.15 ( SN666193)

Grade: Overall Moderate.

There are one or two steepish climbs, a couple of streams to ford and as is usually the case with my walks some seldom-trodden sections which are quite overgrown.

Dogs: Due to the large number of stiles and the abundance of livestock, small portable dogs on leads only please.

Contact: Call Graham on 07770 435341 for further details

Graham

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Tawe Trekkers Baby Pictures!

In last week's newsletter we announced the arrival of Iolo, new-born son of Heather and Martin. We have a picture of Iolo here with his mum and dad.

Many of you won't have met Heather and Martin, and they haven't been along for a while (for obvious reasons!!). They were among the first members in the early days of the club when we were trying to get things off the ground, and both helped significantly with the walks and social aspects.

We hope that as soon as Iolo is old enough to come on walks we can welcome all three of them back to the TTs!

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That's about it for another week. Next pub night at the Brunswick is on Thursday 4th September, and before I go, remember to get your cheques to Rob for the Exmoor trip!

Cheers,

Doug