Upper Swansea Valley Area

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*WALK SAFELY*  Please see the Classification page for safety and recommended equipment information. Although we have made every effort to ensure that the following walks can be enjoyed in safety, we recommend all walkers to familiarise themselves with good walking practices. The authors can accept no responsibility for accidents or injuries incurred during these walks.

WALK 1... Along the Cribarth Ridge (start grid ref: SN 840153)

A circular walk from Craig-y-Nos Castle, through a Country Park and along a mountain ridge.

Distance; 8.5km (5.3 miles)
Classification; 
MODERATE, but requires good navigational skills.
Time; Around 3 hours 

WALK 2...  A Riverside Walk  (start grid ref: SN 824128)

A circular walk from the Abercrave Inn, along the River Tawe in Abercrave and returning via Caehopkin.

Distance; 4.6km (2.9 miles)
Classification;
EASY, with one gradual ascent.       
Time; Around 1 hour 30 minutes

 

WALK 3 ... Around Craig-y-Nos (start grid ref: SN 840155)

From Craig-y-Nos Castle a stroll around the grounds and a visit to Dan-yr-Ogof Caves.

Distance; 3.8km (2.4 miles)
Classification; EASY, with one gentle ascent to the Caves.    
Time;
  Around 1 hour 45 minutes

 

WALK 4...Cwmgiedd from Abercrave (start grid ref: SN 824128)

From the Abercrave Inn, a walk to the foothills of the Cribarth Mountain, then through forest to the village of Cwmgiedd, returning along bridleways and by the side of a river.

Distance: 11.3km (7 miles)
Classification:
MODERATE, with a sharp ascent to begin.
Time:
Around 3 hours 30 minutes

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