The industrial heritage of the Lower Clyne Valley

The walk will explore the historical geography and associated features of the lower Clyne Valley. We will visit the sites of several former collieries and three former railway lines. Other features such as the former Clyne Valley racecourse and the relics of the World War 2 Gower Stop Line will also be discussed. We will view the claypit which served the former Clyne Valley Brickworks and discuss the geology of the carboniferous period rocks which make up the valley. The walk will mainly be on relatively flat ground with two flights of steps and some minor gradients to overcome. The paths can be very muddy and the track uneven. There are no stiles but walkers will have to step over fallen trees. Walking boots and hiking poles are recommended as well as wet weather clothing if the weather forecast is poor.

Supported by Clyne Valley Community Project

Date: Friday 12 September
Walk: 27
Leader: Rob Edwards
Time: 10:00
Start Point: Railway Inn Car Park, Gower Road, Killay, SA2 7DS.
End Point: Railway Inn Car Park, Gower Road, Killay, SA2 7DS.
Grid Reference: SS 597 923
What3words: bend.sculpture.bottom
Distance: 3.5 miles
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: 2 Boots
Parking: Railway Inn Car Park, Gower Road, Killay, SA2 7DS. This is a small car park, so allow time to find alternative on-street parking nearby if it is full.
Bus Stop: Services 118 & 119 to the Railway Inn. Or 20, 20A, 21 & 116 from Swansea to Killay Square (10 minutes walk to start point).
Price: £7
Child: £7

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The walk will explore the historical geography and associated features of the lower Clyne Valley. We will visit the sites of several former collieries and three former railway lines. Other features such as the former Clyne Valley racecourse and the relics of the World War 2 Gower Stop Line will also be discussed. We will view the claypit which served the former Clyne Valley Brickworks and discuss the geology of the carboniferous period rocks which make up the valley. The walk will mainly be on relatively flat ground with two flights of steps and some minor gradients to overcome. The paths can be very muddy and the track uneven. There are no stiles but walkers will have to step over fallen trees. Walking boots and hiking poles are recommended as well as wet weather clothing if the weather forecast is poor.