Gower Society Youth

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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Past Gower Society Youth Activities

Pond dipping and bug hunt - 17/10/2015 (Archived)

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: Travel eastwards along Fabian Way (A483), straight through crossroads (traffic lights) with Park and Ride junction.
After about 100 metres (immediately after BMW service garage) turn left into Port Tennant (Wern Terrace), by Mile end Inn. At the top of Wern Terrace (T junction), turn right onto Dinam Road. Drive past entrance to Tir John tip, and the Crymlyn reserve centre and car park is on your right about ½ mile further on.

Pond dipping and bug hunt - 17/10/2015 (Archived)

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: Travel eastwards along Fabian Way (A483), straight through crossroads (traffic lights) with Park and Ride junction.
After about 100 metres (immediately after BMW service garage) turn left into Port Tennant (Wern Terrace), by Mile end Inn. At the top of Wern Terrace (T junction), turn right onto Dinam Road. Drive past entrance to Tir John tip, and the Crymlyn reserve centre and car park is on your right about ½ mile further on.

Pond dipping and bug hunt - 17/10/2015 (Archived)

Explore the hidden gem of Crymlyn Bog NNR. Pond dipping, bug hunt and walk around the site. Suitable for families.

Meet from 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. at Crymlyn Bog Nature Reserve SA1 7HG
Directions: From Swansea: Travel eastwards along Fabian Way (A483), straight through crossroads (traffic lights) with Park and Ride junction.
After about 100 metres (immediately after BMW service garage) turn left into Port Tennant (Wern Terrace), by Mile end Inn. At the top of Wern Terrace (T junction), turn right onto Dinam Road. Drive past entrance to Tir John tip, and the Crymlyn reserve centre and car park is on your right about ½ mile further on.

An Introduction to camping - 16/09/2017 (Archived)

Start to set up tents in the field which sides onto the car park from 10.00 am.
The family camp will take place at Parc le Breos scout camp running from 10.00 am on Saturday 16th September until 12.00 noon on Sunday 17th September. This event requires booking in advance so please contact me for a kit list, you will need to bring your own tents. We do have access to some for borrowing if anyone needs one, and parents will have to stay.
Learn how to set up a tent, cook on an open fire, camp craft and fun and games outdoors with other families. Camping costs £3 per person, booking required. Open to all who wish to camp with their families.

Meet at 10.00am at Parc le Breos Campsite car park. SA3 2HA
Directions: Follow the signs to Parc le Breos Trekking centre at Parkmill. Pass the car park for the Heritage Centre and follow the road for ¾ of a km. On your left is the car park opposite some large pine tree and a gate. We will be camping on the shed site, same place as last year, just through the fence adjoining the car park. Not up the valley of Green Cwm.

Gower Society Youth Camp Kit list.

Tent
Sleeping bag – each
Sleep mat – each
Warm clothes
Waterproofs
Torch
Water bottle
Cup
Plate
Bowl
Knife, fork and spoon
Wash kit
Camp chair

Food:
A picnic lunch for Saturday.
A raw jacket potato each.
Either a pack of bacon, eggs or bread or cereal,
A carrot, Swede, potato, parsnip, or leek.
Any snacks you might want during the days.

Rock pooling and beach fun - 18/07/2015 (Archived)

We will search the rock pools for sea animals, explore the Salt House and play some games on the beach.

Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Port Eynon beach front SA3 1NNDirections: Follow A4118 South Gower road to its very end. Park in the car park –pay and display, and meet by the wall on the beach front.

History of Mumbles Hill - 14/10/2017 (Archived)

We will climb up to the Nature Reserve and explore all the WW II remains and history hidden in the hill. Learn about the strategic position of Mumbles Hill and what historic buildings are still visible. We will also look for wildlife in this unique nature reserve.

Meet 2.00 p.m. at The Big Apple car park Mumbles.
Directions: Follow Oystermouth Road out of Swansea towards Mumbles. Drive through Mumbles and along the coast until you go through a high cutting in the rock. As you exit this turn left into the Big Apple car park. There is a charge. There is also a car park a little way further along above Bracelet Bay.

May day Fete - 03/05/2015 (Archived)

On request we are repeating out May Day fete. There will be maypole dancing, Morris dancing, crowning of the May queen all on Reynoldston green. Refreshments will be avail but why not bring a picnic and your family.

Meet at 2.00 p.m., Reynoldston Lower Green SA3 1AB
Directions: Follow the B4271 over Cefn Bryn down the hill into Reynoldston. After the narrow bit turn right to the lower Green. There is parking outside the village hall – follow the road past the church round to the right, and outside the church.

Introduction to Gower Society Youth - 12/04/2015 (Archived)

A range of activities will be available to introduce people to what Gower Society Youth is all about. Scavenger hunts, beach art, river playing, sand castle building.
Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Blackpill beach across the cycle track from the Lido SA3 5AS

Directions: From Swansea follow Oystermouth Road towards Mumbles. Car Parking is on the right hand side of the road down a small road. There is a charge. Cross the duel carriageway towards the Junction. Cross the play park and we will be on the beach across from the cycle way.

Introduction to Gower Society Youth - 11/04/2015 (Archived)

A range of activities will be available to introduce people to what Gower Society Youth is all about. Scavenger hunts, beach art, river playing, sand castle building.
Meet at 2.00 p.m. at Blackpill beach across the cycle track from the Lido SA3 5AS

Directions: From Swansea follow Oystermouth Road towards Mumbles. Car Parking is on the right hand side of the road down Derwen Fawr Road. There is a charge. Cross the duel carriageway towards the Junction. Cross the play park and we will be on the beach across from the cycle way.

The Bulwalk – storm the fort!! - 22/03/2015 (Archived)

Meet at 2.00 pm at the car park for Whitford Beach/Cwm Ivy.

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

We will traipse up Llanmadoc hill to find the Iron Age fort of Lanmadoc Bulwalk. Discover how the Iron Age people
defended themselves and lived. See the amazing views over Whitford all the way to Pembrey. We will re-enact the
defending of the fort from the neighbouring Hardings Down with wide games, capture the castle. On the way back we will see the old village school and views over the Loughour estuary.