Swansea Bay to Mumbles
Round the great curve of Swansea Bay on the promenade to the pier at Mumbles.
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 24 m
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About this walk
Swansea Bay to Mumbles is an easy 9.1 km linear walk with 60 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Swansea Marina (grid reference SS 658 925). The start can be reached by public transport.
Swansea Bay sweeps in a long curve from the city to Mumbles Head, and a promenade runs almost the whole way round, along the line of the Swansea and Mumbles Railway, once one of the world's first passenger railways.
The walk ends at Mumbles, with its pier and lighthouse at the start of the Gower. Catch the bus back.
Route
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Round the bay
Follow the promenade round Swansea Bay.
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Mumbles
Finish at the pier in Mumbles.
Summit
On the way
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Oystermouth CastleCastle · 200 m from the route
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Mumbles LighthouseLighthouse · 400 m from the route
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Swansea CastleCastle · 500 m from the route
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Langland BayBeach · 800 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Swansea Bay to Mumbles take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 9.1 km route, which has 60 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Swansea Marina (grid reference SS 658 925). Car parks at the marina and along the bay (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Swansea station is a short walk from the marina; buses run back from Mumbles. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A flat, surfaced promenade, shared with cyclists.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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