Ordnance Survey Gower and Swansea Bay Short Walks Guidebook - OS Short Walks Made Easy

This guide contains ten family-friendly and easy-paced short walks covering the Gower Peninsula, around the coast and on the fine ridge of Cefn Bryn; at Swansea; with three circuits between Neath and Bridgend, and Ogmore’s Bristol Channel views. Visit the best marine and seabird wildlife watching spots, read about shipwrecks and smugglers, and seek out the best ice cream and café stops. Coast path walks give fabulous views over the dunes from Llanmadoc, out to Worms Head from Rhossili, along the clifftops at Pennard to mighty Pwlldu Head, and visit Mumbles seaside and the vibrant waterfront at Swansea. There are woodland trails and mining heritage in Afan Forest and at Parc Slip, with a fairytale castle at Margam. Ten easy-to-follow leisurely walks Distance: 2 to 5 miles Stunning scenery: coast, forest and ridge top Navigate your way: simplified mapping, route profiles, turn-by-turn instructions, or walk photography Packed with essential information for easy planning: Public transport links and parking spots Terrain and footwear information Refreshment stops including pubs and cafes Public toilet markers Nature notes for the area Stories behind each walk Highlighted accessibility sections for wheelchair and pushchair users Dog friendly information What walks are inside Gower and Swansea Bay Short Walks Guidebook? Cwm Ivy and Hills Tor Rhossili and Worms Head Cefn Bryn and Arthur’s Stone Pennard Cliffs and Pwlldu Head Langland to Oystermouth Castle Swansea Heritage Walk Afan Forest Park Margam Country Park Parc Slip Ogmore: Coast and Downs