South & West Wales - De a Gorllewin Cymru

Oystermouth Village

Oystermouth - and the coastal walk towards Southend - is a former Victorian seaside village full of character and deserving of its name as the 'Gateway to Gower'. Home to some of the finest restaurants in Swansea and two of the most popular ice cream parlours in the region; Joe's and Verdi's where you can sit and enjoy the stunning view across the bay. Browse around many of the small art galleries and craft shops that the village has to offer.

Bracelet Bay & Mumbles Pier

The 900 ft Victorian pier is a well known landmark with its associated amusement arcade and cafe. Bracelet Bay is a small cove with pebbles and rock pools. close by is Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve.

Langland Bay

Langland is a popular surfing beach characterised by its rows of chalets. This beach is a dog-free zone in summer and very popular with families.

Caswell Bay

Popular Caswell Bay is always suitable for a family day out and is set in a picturesque bay. This European Blue Flag beach is ideal for swimming or surfing and is a dog-free zone in Summer. Facilities include deckchair hire, toilets, beach shop and cafe and lifeguards in high season.

Blackpill Lido

Midway along the 5 mile sweep of Swansea Bay is Blackpill. Its recently refurbished lido is very popular with young families in high summer. The adjacent 'Junction' cafe provides welcome refreshment.

Pennard Cliffs

Pennard is a good locatiion from which to discover the cliffs and beaches of south Gower. Much of the land in this area is owned by the National Trust. From the bus terminus at Pennard Cliffs there are easy cliff top walks in either directionoffering panoramic views across Oxwich Bay and the Bristol Channel.

It is also possible to walk along the cliffs and round to Pennard Castle overlooking Pennard Valley and Three Cliffs Bay. Pobbles Bay, reached by public footpath is a popular but secluded cove with a sandy beach.

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Bishopston Valley

Bishopston is a convenient stopping off point for lunch at one of the local pubs; the Joiners Arms serves a selection of traditional ales which are brewed on the premises.

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Clyne Valley

The entrance to Clyne Gardens is at Blackpill, to the rear of the 'Woodman' pub. It is noted for its seasonal floral displays and tranquil surroundings.

Clyne Farm

Clyne Farm Centre (Fferm y Clun) is located on one of the seven hills overlooking the majestic sweep of Swansea Bay. Sample horse riding, archery, climbing, canoeing and our famous Challenge Valley - the muddiest assault course in the world!