Cathie’s guidebook for Gower and Swansea
Sightseeing
Park free at the Woodman and follow the river up through the woodlands to the open areas at the top.
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Giardini di Clyne
Park free at the Woodman and follow the river up through the woodlands to the open areas at the top.
Marina Park
Trawler RoadInteresting area to explore near city centre.
Plenty of wildlife, cafe, playground for children and walks.
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Parco di Brynmill
Plenty of wildlife, cafe, playground for children and walks.
Mumbles and Mumbles Pier is at the west end of Swansea Bay. You can drive along Mumbles Road from Swansea City Centre or take the 5 mile walk along the promenade to the reach the pier.
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Mumbles Pier
Mumbles RoadMumbles and Mumbles Pier is at the west end of Swansea Bay. You can drive along Mumbles Road from Swansea City Centre or take the 5 mile walk along the promenade to the reach the pier.
Bracelet Bay is the first of 35 bays making up the coastline of Gower. This bay is 2 minutes walk from Mumbles Pier or drive up the hill and park in the very large carpark which has lovely views without leaving your car! Meals are available from west end of bay at Castellamare Restaurant.
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Bracelet Bay
12 Mumbles RdBracelet Bay is the first of 35 bays making up the coastline of Gower. This bay is 2 minutes walk from Mumbles Pier or drive up the hill and park in the very large carpark which has lovely views without leaving your car! Meals are available from west end of bay at Castellamare Restaurant.
Just 6 minute drive north of our house and easy to find. Free parking and many and varied walks from a stroll to hiking. Dogs allowed on leads. Playground for children and family cafe by carpark.
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Lower Lliw Reservoir Cafe & Fishery
Just 6 minute drive north of our house and easy to find. Free parking and many and varied walks from a stroll to hiking. Dogs allowed on leads. Playground for children and family cafe by carpark.
Many acres of unspoilt woodlands with open spaces and shady cover in summer. Great for a stroll or more extensive walks, dogs off lead allowed. 6 minute drive from our house.
Penllergaer
Many acres of unspoilt woodlands with open spaces and shady cover in summer. Great for a stroll or more extensive walks, dogs off lead allowed. 6 minute drive from our house.
Food scene
Castellamare
Mumbles RoadTry the pizza with black olives while sitting outside.
Rossi's Original
235-240 Neath RdOur favourite take-away just a few minutes away.