We run monthly activities for 4-16 year olds around the Gower Lordship. These activities aim to introduce new ways for children to explore and engage with the Gower countryside. All activities are free, funded by The Gower Society, and based at a different location each month. They range from river dipping and butterfly hunts to woodland adventures and pirate days.
The list of Gower Society Youth activities below is updated regularly so please check for changes. All activities will also be published in the Gower Society programme and on the Gower Society web site. http://www.gowersociety.org.uk
We have started a Gower Society Youth Facebook page. It is a members only page so to see photos of the activities and what is going on so find us on Facebook and like our page. Gower Society Youth has also started an older section for 11+ called Gower Adventurers These sessions will involve children being left with a leader. The aim is then to teach the young people skills to help them become better explorers and discerning users of the countryside.
Contact Nature Days if you would like to become a member of GSY's Gower Adventurers.
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15th April Exploring Cefn Bryn
MEET 10am on top of Cefn Bryn
CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919
We will look for newts emerging from hibernation in the ponds.
Discover the legend of King Arthur’s stone.
Explore the Great Cairn and look for the history hidden in the hill as well as the stories behind the rocks.
Tickets available on Eventbrite
11th March Winter woodland walk
MEET at 10am to 12pm. At the back of the Gower Inn car park, Parkmill, SA3 2EQ
CONTACT Dawn Thomas Gower Society Youth 01792392919
Put on your wellies and head into this magical place, Ilston wood.
Meet a tree and discover how to identify trees in winter.
Explore the deciduous coniferous wood and take time to slow down and be immersed in the winter woodland.
Look for signs of spring.
Tickets available on Eventbrite
Discover the history of the giants grave, discover what creatures lived in Cat hole cave and maybe spot some bats flying at dusk.
Create some cave paintings and rush lights.
We will end with a campfire in the twilight.
Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Explore the amazing wildlife sanctuary at Nitten Field. We are meeting early so we can spot the reptiles and then see the wildflowers.
MEET 9:30am -11:30am Nitten field. Middleton SA3 1PJ
Turn down the track by the Middleton sign. There is room for 15 cars in the field so please car share. If full there is parking at Mewslade and Rhossili and you can walk along the road or the coast path.
Explore the amazing wildlife sanctuary at Nitten Field. We are meeting early so we can spot the reptiles and then see the wildflowers in this unique location.
Tickets available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reptiles-and-wildflowers-tickets-259759737367
Family cycle ride along Swansea Bay seafront. We will travel towards the marina and then back exploring the sights and habitats on route
MEET 10am-12pm, Blackpill Lido next to the climbing wall on the cycle path SA3 5AS
Join Gower Society Youth for a family cycle ride along Swansea Bay seafront. We will travel towards the marina and then back exploring the sights and habitats on route.
Bring bikes and helmets or hire a Santander bike.
This is our first cycle ride so we will take it slowly and enjoy the route. Stopping to look at the sand dunes and broken sea wall over looking the marina, maybe a play in the play park before we head back to the Lido.
Tickets available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fathers-day-family-cycle-tickets-259730850967
Join the Gower Society Youth for a walk through Oxwich nature reserve looking for spring flowers. Find out why spring flowers grow and how to identify native species of spring flowers like bluebells, wild garlic, and primroses. We will also have a look in the pond for any spring emerging animas like newts and dragonfly nymphs.
Tickets available here on Eventbrite, free funded by the Gower Society.
MEET 10am – 12pm, Oxwich NNR, At the entrance to the car park.
Directions:
Follow the south Gower past Parkmill and up the hill. Turn left towards Oxwich and then left into the car park, there is a charge. Meet by the entrance to the dunes close to the entrance to the car park.
Join the Gower Society youth to explore the amazing caves along the south Gower cliffs, including Paviland and if time, other caves, and some amazing views of this most scenic of coastlines. Suitable for families with children capable of a sizeable walk, 4Km and scramble down the cliffs. Wear suitable sturdy footwear and bring a drink and snack in a backpack.
Tickets available here on Eventbrite, free funded by the Gower Society.
MEET 12pm–12noon, Pilton Green.
Directions:
From Scurlage follow the B4247 toward Rhossili. After 2km look on the right for the Pilton green turning. Park on the side of the track. There is limited parking so please try to car share. You can park in Scurlage and bring one car to Pilton Green.
We will walk down to the bird hide in the woods at Whitford. Watching over the marsh of Cwm ivy we will look out for winter wetland birds such as little egrets, grey heron, lapwing, curlew and if we are really lucky a hen harrier. Next walk along the medieval sea wall to get to the heart of the salt marsh and learn about the adaptations birds have to feed in this hostile environment. Hear a story based in their dramatic backdrop. If time we will explore the sand dunes and woodland listening for birds and looking for pellets. Suitable for families.
No dogs please as they will scare the birds away.
Book tickets here on Eventbrite, Free funded by The Gower Society.
MEET 10am – 12pm Cwm ivy and Whitford car park.
Directions:
Follow the B4271 (North Gower road) to Llanrhidian then follow the signs to Cheriton and Llanmadoc. Once through Llanmadoc the road splits, keep right towards Cwm Ivy and turn off right into the car park for Whiteford sands. Car park costs £1.
Grid Ref: 440 935
Learn the names of the different types of clouds. Use them to predict the weather. Kite making and flying. Water rockets and air rockets.
Can you defend Swansea from rising sea level from global climate change.
Suitable for families.
Directions:
Along the Oystermouth road turn into the carp park opposite the Sketty road junction. Meet on the beach under the cycle path.
Our next GSY activity is on Saturday 18th September we will be going on an autumn woodland and foraging walk. We will be walking through the beech woods of Clyne valley country park to see what is abundant for foraging and also look at the colours created by the start of the autumn season. Learn why leaves change colour in autumn and explore what autumn seeds and berries are out this time of year. Do some seed collecting to plant and grow your own sapling and learn how to eat the wild food of the season.
Meet at 10am at the Railway Inn car park Killay.