Official Opening Event: Cilymaenllwyd Footpath Restoration Project

Join us for a special Community Walk on Saturday, 19th October 2024

We are excited to invite the community to the official opening of the Cilymaenllwyd Footpath Restoration Project! This event marks the culmination of months of work to reconnect our local footpaths, enhance outdoor spaces, and celebrate the natural beauty of our area.

When:

Saturday, 19th October 2024
Meet at 1pm at the Login Calfaria Chapel car park (parking available for walkers)

Walk details:

This community walk will take us from Login through Rhosfach and Efailwen and will cover approximately 4 miles (round trip), with an option for participants to walk just one way (either to or from Bar Beca). If you choose not to walk, you are warmly invited to join at Bar Beca at 3pm, where refreshments will be provided, and drinks available for purchase.

The walk will follow a section of the Landsker Borderlands Trail and then onto the newly restored footpaths. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the Afon Wenallt valley, rich in biodiversity and featuring ancient woodland and temperate rainforest-like habitats. We will cross the river Wenallt twice—once by stepping stones and once over a newly built wooden bridge, a special addition constructed for this project.

Some sections of the walk may involve muddy terrain, stiles, and fields that could contain sheep, cattle, or goats, so it it essential to follow the Countryside Code.

Walk highlights:

• Explore the beautiful Cilymaenllwyd footpaths
• Immerse yourself in ancient woodlands, rich in flora and fauna
• Enjoy the company of fellow walkers and community members
• Opportunity to thank landowners and contractors for their contributions
• Refreshments at Bar Beca from 3pm

Important information:

• Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join!
• Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for our beautiful Welsh weather
• The valley has some steep inclines, but paths are generally wide and level

This project, run by Cilymaenllwyd Community Council, was made possible through collaboration with Carmarthenshire County Council, **Ramblers Cymru, and other local partners. Funding was secured through the Sustainable Communities Grant via Levelling Up Funding. Thanks to the hard work of local landowners, volunteers, and our contractor, previously impassable public rights of way have been restored and enhanced for the benefit of all.

Get involved:

There is still one footpath left to clear, and we are seeking volunteers to help with this final stage. If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please visit our Volunteering page: Cilymaenllwyd Volunteering – Cilymaenllwyd Community Council (cilymaenllwydcc.org.uk) or contact: cilymaenllwydcc@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you Saturday 19th October for a memorable community event celebrating the restoration of our local footpaths!

Any questions please ask.