With a sense of remoteness that belies its proximity to Swansea and the M4, this beautiful eight mile moderate walk is centred around the two Lliw reservoirs that were built to provide Swansea with water. It takes in a nature trail with carvings of local wildlife, waterside and woodland paths, fields and steady ascents to open moorland that (weather permitting) offers fine views to Gower and the Bannau Brycheiniog. We will pass close to the former home of a scientist who was world famous in the 1920s and see remains of the area’s industrial past.
If the weather is bad, we may take a shorter lower level route instead.
Packed lunch required. The café by the car park should be open.
This walk is not suitable for children.
Well-behaved dogs on short leads can join the walk – see How to Book for the rules regarding dogs.
Parking will be in the Lliw Reservoirs car park.
Terrain will be mixed and typical of rural rights of way.
Robust walking boots are needed.
Walk leader Neil Barry is originally from County Cork. Neil fell in love with Gower in 1992 and has lived in Knelston for 18 years. A retired horticulturalist, Neil lead walks, volunteers on footpath maintenance, enjoys nature, history, gardening, learning Welsh, and helping to run Gower Film Club.