Gower Society Youth

The sequel to our walk down Bishopston valley. We will walk down to the valley and do some fishing in the river. Then make our way to the beach and hear about the history and smuggling that went on there and examine the amazing storm beach. We will continue our walk around the headland to Brandy cove and then up to Hareslade past Coeden Fach tree nursery and back to the cars. Meet at 2pm outside the post office on Pwlldu lane.

Directions:
Take the B4436 Mayals Road from Oystermouth road. Turn left onto Bishopston road and follow the road until the road bends sharply to the left. Take the right turn into Pwlldu lane.

The Gower Society Youth will be present at the Gower Show. We will be in the Gower Society tent. There will be colouring and craft activities plus a chance to chat about Gower Society Youth and test your knowledge of Gower.
The show has something for the whole family. Dog shows, horse jumping, and many stalls. If you enjoy the countryside, or are looking for a really great day out, you will enjoy The Gower Show – it is a day not to be missed.
Gate Prices: Adult £10 Seniors/Child £5

Directions:
Follow the A4118 through Parkmill and on past the turn off for Oxwich. Parking is well sign posted and the show ground is on the left inside the Penrice Estate grounds. The Gower Society tent is usually beside the horticultural show tent and opposite the main ring.

Meet 2.00 pm Oxwich beach car park by the attendant’s booth. Grid Ref: 505 865

We will clamber through the grassland at the back of Oxwich Nature Reserve and use sweep nets to undertake a bug hunt. Search for crickets, grasshoppers, butterflies and caterpillars. Then enlist in bug flight school. Learn how to fly like a beetle, dragonfly or ladybird and play lots of animal games.

Directions: Follow the A4118 South Gower Road until the turning sign posted to Oxwich. Follow the road down the hill and across the marsh until you come to the car park on the left.

Meet at 2.00 pm at Clyne Garden’s entrance where the tea tent is, the Woodman entrance. Grid Ref: 618 904

Celebrate the summer solstice with a magical treasure hunt. Pick up a list of clues and search the park to find the answers. Collect petals from the garden’s floor to make a summer solstice crown, listen to stories at the story telling tree and bring a picnic to spread out on the grass.

Directions: Follow the A4067 Mumbles road. Before the Mayals road turn right beside the Woodman pub. Park in the car park beside the pub car park. Walk up the small road to Clyne Gardens.

Meet at 2.00 pm at the car park beside the Railway Inn in Killay. Grid Ref: 598 924

We will go off the beaten track of this well used path and discover the hidden history lying deep within the woods. Learn about the structure of our woodland and watch out for the spring flowers. We will do some river dipping for animals, so wear wellies.

Directions: Follow the A1448 from Swansea through Killay. Just before the hill turn left into the car park beside the Railway Inn.

Meet at 1.00 pm outside the Joiners Arms Bishopston. Grid Ref: 578 892

We will wander down into the magical valley looking at the Geology and the amazing plants. See how the power of the water has created the spectacular rock formations. Wear wellies or good walking boots as the ground is uneven and usually wet.

Directions: Follow the B4436 from Mumbles road up the Mayals. Just before the sharp bend down the hill turn left towards Bishopston. On the right is the Joiners pub and next to that is a small car park. There is also some parking just up the road from the pub. We will meet at the back of the car park where the footpath down to the valley is.

Meet at 2pm at the entrance to Penllergaer Grid Ref: 644 913
We will be taking a 41/2 Km walk around the old estate of John Dillwyn Llewelyn. Look at the waterfalls, lakes, ruins and old landscape gardens of this extensive estate. There are also some amazing old oak trees and hopefully some great spring flowers. If you haven’t explored this remarkable old woodland then join us for this leisurely walk to discover this hidden historical garden.

Directions:
At the M4 junction 47 take the turning for the A48 towards Moriston. On the right there is a road side café, Pit stop café, and a lay-by. Park in the lay-by and walk back along the road towards the Penllegear roundabout. The entrance to the woods is just north of the lay-by.

Meet at 2pm at Woebley castle car park. Grid Ref: 477 926
We will explore this lovely old manor house and discovered its secrets, (there is an entrance fee for the castle; Adults £2.60 children £2.25 and family £7.50) Once we have exhausted the castle we will walk down the hill onto the road which heads out onto Llanrhidian marsh. Discover the amazing plants and animals which live in this harsh habitat. Bring binoculars to see the over wintering wading birds.

Directions:
From Llanridian follow the road west to Oldwalls. When the road forks take the right towards Cheriton and Llanmadoc. After a kilometre take the right turn for Weobley Castle. Park in the lay-by on the left. We will meet in the grounds outside the castle.

Meet at 2pm at Penmaen village hall. Grid Ref: 525 884
Start the Christmas season with this relaxing creative craft afternoon. Start your Christmas cards, make your crackers and tree decoration to the Yule time music, mince pies and mulled wine. This is always a popular event with a leisurely start to the Christmas planning and festivities.

Directions:
Follow the A4118 past Parkmill. The Car Park is on the left at the top of the hill. Penmaen Hall is through the gate which says “Private no parking”.

Meet at 2pm at Broughton farm caravan Park car park. Grid Ref: 416 926

Take a walk back in time to explore the archaeological remains on Burry Holms.
We will walk along the coastal path looking over the cliff at Blue pool and then walk down onto the beach and cross the causeway to the tidal island of Burry Holms. We will visit the remains of the hill fort, bronze-age burial mound, the remains of an old lighthouse and the monastery. If time we will continue our exploration of the island and the adjacent beach and sand dunes.

Directions:
Drive to Llangennith. At the mini roundabout go straight across and continue down the road until you get to the car park with the play park just before the Broughton farm caravan park. We will meet in the car park.