Tawe Trekkers Newsletter - 25 March 2013

Easter Eggstravaganza - Saturday 30th March - Monday 1st April 2013

We join the Rutland Ramblers who are staying on Gower. There are 3 separate day walks led by Emyr. 

Saturday 30th March  - Linear Walk from Port Eynon to Rhossili 

Start: Port Eynon YHA @ 10.30 a.m  

Distance: 8 miles (12.9 km).

Approximate time: 4 hours.

Difficulty - Moderate

Parking: Some cars to be left at end point in Rhosili car park (Charge £3 per car). 

Ordnance Survey maps Explorer 164 (Gower), Land ranger 159 (Swansea & Gower). 

Gower boasts a splendid coastline, but the stretch between Port-Eynon Point and Rhossili is particularly outstanding.

Please note that this is a linear walk and car sharing will be required to enable fellow walkers to be transported from Rhossili to Port Eynon at the end of the walk. 

In addition of arriving at Rhossili depending on the tide times there may be an opportunity for walkers to cross over to the actual worms head. If the tide times are not favourable an extra 3 miles can be added to the walk to take in Rhossili beach and climb up to Rhosili down. 

Sunday 31st March 2013 - Circular Walk from Port Eynon taking in Oxwich, Three Cliffs Bay  

Start: Port Eynon YHA @ 10.30 a.m

Distance: 10 miles .

Approximate time: 5 1/2 hours.

Difficulty -Moderate

Parking: Car free day! 

Ordnance Survey maps Explorer 164 (Gower), Land ranger 159 (Swansea & Gower).

Gower is best known for its beaches and cliffs, but this walk reveals many other faces too. Beginning along the coast taking in Slade and Oxwich beach towards Three Cliffs Bay. The path passes dunes, cliffs and salt marsh before turning inland through wood and forest. 

Monday 1st April 2013 - Llanmadoc Hill and a bit more!

Start Point - Cwm Ivy Car Park @ 10.30 a.m

Distance - Short route 5 miles/long route 12 miles 

Difficulty - Moderate/

For his walk there are two options. The first option is the shorter route to accommodate our friends from Rutland Ramblers as some may want to head home early. For those who wish to carry on for the longer route option we shall be walking towards Blue pool bay  then dropping down over the dunes by Burry Holmes to walk the entire length of the beach then climbing to the highest peak of the Gower overlooking Rhossili Beach,  heading up Llanmdoc hill and dropping down for some well deserved refreshments in the local pub in Llanmadoc. 

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TT Weekend to Swanage  19 - 21st July 2012

Just a quick reminder to get your places booked. 

This summers TT Trip takes us to the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. We will be staying at Swanage YHA. There are a series of coastal walks including Lulwoth Cove and Dirledoor. In addition walks taking in the Purbeck Hills and Corfe Castle. 

Please could all those interested contact Emyr on 07846879210. Total payment for the trip is £40. Payment must be made by Tuesday 2nd April 2013.

That's all for this week Folks!

Happy Easter to you all and Happy Walking!

Emyr