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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SPONSORS: Ulex Energy

Ulex Energy, a Swansea-based solar installation company, is one of the Gower Walking Festival’s newest sponsors.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Edith Evans

After studying Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham University, Edith Evans came to Swansea in February 1980 to work at the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust on a contract due to finish at Easter.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Dan Edy

Dan grew up in Gowerton, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors, spending time exploring Gower’s beaches, coastlines, hills, and woodlands. This connection with the landscape continues to shape his life and work today.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Caroline Gregg & Phil Marshall

Caroline and Phil have been members of Swansea Council’s Countryside Access Team for 21 years and 16 years respectively. Between us we have over 50 years experience of working within the sector.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Sarah Samuel

Sarah Samuel’s earliest memories of walking with others were during her 5 years in school at Malvern. Taking a break from London publishing offices in the 1986, Sarah embarked on her travels to Australia, Thailand, India and included a trek around the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal.

Join the Latch Gower Coastal Path Walk for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Latch Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, in partnership with adventure trekking specialist EverTrek, is inviting supporters across Wales to take part in a scenic yet powerful fundraising event set against the backdrop of one of Wales’s most breathtaking coastlines.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Richard Daugherty

The career of Professor Richard Daugherty OBE developed in two distinct phases. From the mid-1960s to the late 1980s, he was closely involved in geography as both a teacher and contributor to The Geographical Association at a national level.

NEW FOR 2026: A Singing Walk in Bishop’s Wood

"Singing and walking are two of my favourite things in life.” Kate says "And they're both so good for our health and wellbeing. They make us slow down, breathe more deeply and reconnect with the world around us.

MEET OUR WALK LEADERS: Neil Barry

Originally from County Cork, it was love at first sight when Neil Barry first visited Gower with his partner in 1992 and he now counts himself very lucky have lived in Knelston for the last 18 years.