Tawe Trekkers Newsletter 22/08/11

Saturday 27th - Devon boat ride and a walk from Ilfracombe

Why not find your sea legs and join Doug on the Balmoral which is sailing to Ilfracombe this Saturday. Once alighted Doug will take you on a lovely walk along the North Devon Coast.

Booking a ticket for the trip: book the boat trip yourself online at www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk.

Meeting point: Fabian Way Park and Ride car park entrance at 9am. A bus will take you to the port. The boat sets sail at 10am but experience tells us it's better to arrive early!

Distance and difficulty of walk: 7 miles / moderate

Please let Doug know if you want to join the trip on 07766652837.


Monday 29th August (BANK HOLIDAY) - Mynydd Margam.

Graham will take you on a scenic walk with hills and forests taking in Margam Abbey, dramatic views over the Port Talbot steelworks, and the Glamorgan Coast.

Distance: 11 miles

Difficulty: moderate

Meeting point: County Hall at 9.30am or if you wish to meet at the start point please call Graham on 07770435345.

Martin's social slot:

Thursday 25th - Regular pub night

It's our regular pub night at the Brunswick pub (Sandfields) starting at 8pm.

Sunday 28th August - Mumbles Raft Race

A group of us are heading over to Mumbles this Bank Holiday weekend to watch the fun and antics of the annual raft race. The race starts in the evening this year at 6pm due to the time of high tide. (Is anyone interested in making our own TT raft for next year's race?)

Event Starts: 6pm on the coast near Norton, Swansea.

Contact: Martin on 07743 593-068 or Pam on 07527 263-774

That's about it for this week, hope you all enjoy the bank holiday.
Best wishes.
Christian