An interesting walk on North Gower, which will give you an insight into the area’s past and some lovely views of the surrounding countryside. The area between Dunvant and Gowerton was once quite heavily industrialised. However in the collieries, brickworks and railways are now long gone, leaving behind little evidence of their existence. In fact this walk is surprisingly rural, mostly passing through woods and fields and you could easily imagine yourself to be in the remotest part of Gower.
| Walk grade: | Easy |
| Route type: | Circular |
| Suitable for: | All |
| Terrain: | Passing through woods and fields, a cycle path and walking on hard, firm, smooth, some mud, uneven ground. |
| Start: | Free public car park off Dunvant Square in Dunvant on the B4296 road, which is the road between Dunvant and Gowerton. |
| Finish: | Free public car park off Dunvant Square in Dunvant on the B4296 road, which is the road between Dunvant and Gowerton. |
| Distance covered: | 2.5 miles |
| Average time: | 1-2 hours |
If this walk sounds good to you, why not download this great little walking route guide. It’s been put together by the City & County of Swansea Countryside Access team, and will help you get off on the right foot.
Swansea Council Countryside Access team
# 01792 635746 or 01792 635230
@ countrysideaccess@swansea.gov.uk
i www.swansea.gov.uk/countrysideaccess
Further links
i www.baytrans.org.uk
i www.traveline-cymru.org.uk
With nearly 400 miles’ worth of rights of way, Swansea Bay offers many memorable walking routes, from short family trips, taking in many of the small churches and landmarks in the area, to routes for the more experienced, with breathtaking views of the Gower Peninsula. Find out more:
