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Allan B went for a bike ride
4 days ago
Ride from Fendrod Lake to Clydach (NCN43)
Clydach is a village within the boundary of Swansea, Wales. Famed for the Clydach refinery, known as 'the Mond', which was built by Ludwig Mond the inventor of the nickel carbonyl process at the turn of the 20th century. It started production in 1902 and is Europe’s largest nickel refinery.…
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Allan B went for a bike ride
5 days ago
Ride from Llanelli Dock to Millennium Sculpture
Returned to Llanelli North Dock to ride partially along NCN4 (Coastal Heritage Trail) to the Millennium Sculpture. Travelling in the opposite direction from yesterday's ride, the trail surface was not as smooth and a little gravelly by comparison. However, it was still a pleasant ride with lovely views on a…
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Allan B went for a bike ride
6 days ago
Ride from Llanelli North Dock to Burry Port Lighthouse (NCN 4)
Llanelli (Welsh for 'St Elli's Parish) is the largest town in Carmarthenshire, situated on the estuary of the River Loughor. Burry Port (Welsh: Porth Tywyn) is a port town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, to the west of Llanelli. It is also where Amelia Earhart landed as the first woman to fly…
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6 days ago
Today I managed to complete a ride, with my wife, that has been on my 'to do' list since our son started uni at Swansea. A cloudy start, which ended in brilliant sunshine, along part of the Welsh Coastal Path (NCN4) which is really family cycle friendly.
Allan B went for a hike
7 days ago
A stroll around Victoria Gardens, Neath. Wales
The Victoria Gardens at Neath have been described as "a quintessential Victorian urban public park"and has most of its original layout and features intact, including a Grade II listed bandstand and inclined flowers beds displaying carpet bedding designs. Other features include a bronze statue of Howel Gwyn, Gorsedd stones, a…
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6 days ago
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Allan B went for a hike
7 days ago
A stroll around Aberdulais, Wales
The Aberdulais Tin Works & Waterfalls are found on the River Dulais at Aberdulais, near Neath in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales. The falls are formed as the river plunges over beds of hard Lower Pennant Sandstone just before meeting the River Neath flowing down the Vale…
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Allan B went for a hike
May 10, 2026
A stroll around Twig & Bog Woods inc Bewsey Maze
Twig & Bog woods is located between the Maltings & Gullivers world and is managed by the Woodlands Trust. There is supposed to be a magic fairy trail but it appears to have all been vandalised. At the Old Bewsey Farm (Maltings) end there is an old Maze, which has…
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Allan B went for a bike ride
May 7, 2026
Wigan circular inc Leeds - Liverpool canal
A circular route around Wigan starting from Wigan North Western rail station taking in Orrell Water Park, Upholland & accessing part of the Leeds / Liverpool canal (pier to pier route 562) at Appley Bridge. All in all it is a lovely route (modified from a Komoot suggested) but not…
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Allan B went for a hike
May 3, 2026
Southport's Big Top Festival
Between the 2nd & 3rd of May 2026, Southport hosted the Big Top Festival, which saw a variety of entertainers perform at 5 different venues throughout the day.
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Allan B went for a hike
April 26, 2026
A rushed visit to Hampton court
The building of Hampton court palace began in 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Archbishop of York and the chief minister of Henry VIII. In 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the cardinal gave the palace to the king to try to save his own life, which he knew was now…
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Allan B went for a hike
April 25, 2026
A short walk around Lambeth & Westminster
Lambeth is a district of south London and a riverside area is home to Lambeth Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The adjacent Garden Museum shows horticultural exhibits in the former St. Mary's church.
The City of Westminster is the site of the United Kingdom's House of Parliament…
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May 1, 2026
Nice walk!
Allan B went for a hike
April 24, 2026
A brief visit to Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is located in South West London and is well known for its beautiful green open spaces & rich history.
It's arguably one of London's most attractive boroughs, and has long been a favourite retreat for Royalty and the rich & famous, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth…
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Allan B went for a bike ride
April 19, 2026
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Allan B went for a bike ride
April 12, 2026
Ride around Westbrook pt2
For some reason my Garmin (which was recording my unplanned route) decided to stop displaying the Komoot map and stop recording before I'd finished. Any suggestions why would be helpful.
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Allan B went for a bike ride
April 12, 2026
Ride around Westbrook pt1
For some reason my Garmin (which was recording my unplanned route) decided to stop displaying the Komoot map and stop recording.
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Allan B went for a bike ride
April 8, 2026
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4 days ago
A nice leisurely ride from the hotel near Fendrod Lake to Clydach using NCN 43 and diverting slightly off trail through Clydach to pick up the Swansea Canal heritage trail.