Pontarddulais Walks
This town is located near to the city of Swansea and the splendid Gower Peninsula.
This walk from the village follows a section of St Illtyd's Walk up to the Graig Fawr summit. From here there are splendid views over the surrounding countryside to the coast.
The route starts at the train station where you can pick up St Illtyd's Walk and follow the waymarked trail east through the town. It then turns north to climb up to Graig Fawr, passing near to Cefn Drum on the way up.
Pontarddulais Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Pontarddulais
- St Illtyd's Walk - A religous walk from Pembrey Country Park (Carmarthenshire) to Margam Country Park (Neath)
- Swansea - Swansea has some great coastal walking with other nice trails to be found in the woods, country parks, reservoirs and canals nearby
- Pembrey Country Park - With stunning views of the Gower Peninsula and Carmarthen Bay this coastal country park is one of the most popular in the UK
- Millennium Coastal Park Llanelli - This fabulous country park in Carmarthenshire has miles of coastal cycling and walking paths to enjoy
- Penllergare Valley Woods - Penllergare Valley Woods in Swansea is a wonderful place for walkers with miles of woodland trails, lakes, and beautiful waterfalls
- Swansea Canal - Enjoy an easy waterside cycle or walk along the Swansea Canal and River Tawe
- Pontardawe - This town in the Swansea Valley has some nice riverside and canalside paths to try.
- Swiss Valley Reservoir - This walk visits the lovely Swiss Valley Reservoirs in Llanelli
- Heart of Wales Line Trail - This long distance trail runs from Craven Arms in Shropshire to Llanelli in South Wales
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head south to the coast and you could visit the splendid Pembrey Country Park and the Millennium Coastal Park in Llanelli. There's some great cycling and walking trails here with wonderful sea views to enjoy. You can also pick up the Swiss Valley Cycle Route here. The multi user trail runs along a disused railway path from the coast to Tumble village.
The Heart of Wales Line Trail passes through the town. The 143 mile trail explores the Heart of Wales Railway Line, a wonderful rural railway running between Swansea and Shrewsbury. The trail visit several train stations, old railway lines and photogenic railway viaducts. Following the path north would take you to Ammanford where you can enjoy some pleasant trail along the River Amman. Heading south would take you to Gorseinon and then to the finish point of the route at the Millennium Coastal Park in Llanelli.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Gower Walks page.
Photos
Pontarddulais War Memorial. Set back from the N side of St Teilo Street, to the west of St Michael & All Angels Church. The War Memorial was Grade II listed in 2003.
View towards Pontarddulais from the east of the town.
Trig point on Graig Fawr. Trig point on the path over the common on Graig Fawr, between Pontardawe & Garnswllt. The Gower peninsula is visible on the horizon, and to the far right is the upper Swiss Valley Reservoir north of Llanelli.
Cairn on common above Graig Fawr. This tiny cairn is on its own mound where faint paths cross on the common. The view is southwest out towards the Gower peninsula.
Siambr Gladdu Graig Fawr
Tree on Graig Fawr track, above Pentrebach. This distinctive tree is on the north side of a track running over the top of Graig Fawr.