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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

The Gower Heritage Centre is the latest business to sign up to sponsor a Gower Walking Festival Walk. Located in Parkmill, the Gower Heritage Centre is centred around a fully functioning historic, water-powered flour mill – built in the 12th century.

Mike Clinch is a retired teacher, having worked in a variety of schools for 35 years.  He studied geography and geology at university in the late 70s and was fortunate that he could use my love of the landscape and the outdoors in my working life. Nowadays, he really enjoys passing on my knowledge to those that are interested.