Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 20th April 2009

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Llyn Llech Owen and Carmel Woods - Sunday 26th April

Graham leads this week's walk which connects Llyn Llech Owen Country Park with Carmel Woods via some little known backwaters of Carmarthenshire.


Points of interest: Llyn Llech Owen Country Park. Carmel Woods National Nature Reserve famously saved from becoming a big hole in the ground in the 1990s. Carboniferous geology - contrast between landscape underlain by sandstone and that underlain by limestone. Legacy of the quarrying industry. Possibility of inaugural kite-feeding at Country Park and nice friendly cafe offering discounts to ramblers!


Distance: 6 Miles

Difficulty: Moderate.

The route is mainly flat or gently undulating but there are areas where the ground is uneven and muddy. Good boots are essential and gaiters and waterproof trousers would be a benefit. Accessible for small portable dogs only, as there are a few stiles.

Meet Points: 09:30 at County Hall East Car Park

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10:15 at Llyn Llech Owen Car Park (SN565149). Leave the A48 at Crosshands heading North on the A476. Take the second left at Gorslas and follow the signs to Llyn Llech Owen.

Contact: Graham on 07770 435341.

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Hope everyone enjoyed the Pembrokeshire weekend?! Looking forward to hearing the stories! Unfortunately I wasn't able to make this myself as I'm busy trying to sort a few things out before mine and Christian's big trip to America at the end of the month, but should make it along to Graham's walk.

Cheers,

Doug