What To See And Do In Swansea & Mumbles
Swansea's Maritime Quarter is an ideal location for a long summer's holiday or for a shorter winter break. Situated between the beautiful Gower peninsular - designated Britain’s first area of outstanding natural beauty - and the waterfall country of the Neath River Valley you can be sure to uncover a diversity of scenery which will offer something for everyone.
If walking is your pleasure there are numerous options from easy strolls on the promenade and in the local parklands of Clyne Gardens, Cwmdonkin and Singleton to more energetic rambles along coastal paths or river banks. The numerous sandy beaches of the Gower include the family friendly with facilities and life-guards close by; small bays accessed by long walks; long windy beaches to suit the surfing enthusiasts and hidden gems with unusual rock formations and castles atop the cliffs. Whether you are a surfer, photographer or sun worshipper you will find something for you here.
Pleasure cyclists can enjoy an easy route like the 6 mile route along the old tramway to Mumbles Pier or a more challenging ride for the confident cyclist from Swansea Marina to Rhossili. Serious mountain bikers, on the other hand, can opt for one of the 4 world class trails in the Afan Forest Park: apparently, one of the ten best places to ride “before you die”! (What Mountain Bike Magazine, Dec. 2004)
The golf enthusiast will find that there are a number of world class courses in the region including the 3 championship golf courses of the Celtic Manor Resort which is the venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup and home of The Celtic Manor Wales Open, and the Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course at the Machynys Peninsular Golf and Country Club. Other local golf clubs in beautiful settings include those at Clyne, Earlswood, Fairwood Park, Gower, Langland Bay, Pennard and Swansea Bay.
To learn to sail or improve your sea faring skills you can book a place on one of the courses on offer with one of the many local sailing schools including the All Points West Sea School; Rainbow Sailing School; Mumbles Yacht Club; or with Watersports4all. For further fun on the water you might like to try surfing, kayaking, kite surfing, wake boarding, coasteering or water skiing. Other land based activities include horse-riding, caving, abseiling and archery.
Swansea has many more attractions to entertain the family including a tropical glass house with over 1,000 varieties of rare and unusual plants; a tenpin bowling alley; a chocolate factory, a heritage centre, and castles such as those at Oystermouth, Oxwich, Pennard and Weobly. Carreg Cennen, Dinefwr and Kidwelly castles - although further afield - are also worth a visit with the latter often holding medieval events during the holiday season. The Neath and Afan Valleys also have plenty to offer including the famous and award winning National Showcave Centre and Margam Park
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