GowertonSwansea

Gowswa one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

108m

Descent

118m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Gowerton and Swansea.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Gowerton and Swansea.

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Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

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Gowerton
Grid Ref SS5883496266
Lat / Lon 51.64742° / -4.04176°
Easting / Northing 258,834E / 196,266N
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Swansea
Grid Ref SS6569193082
Lat / Lon 51.62049° / -3.94147°
Easting / Northing 265,691E / 193,082N
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Gowswa One's land is

Intertidal flats 17.1%
Pasture 0.5%
Urban 38.5%
Woods 43.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Keith Halfacree

26 Mar 2024 Spring

Great easy walk along coast then up former railway track. All tarmac. Fair few bikes.
Gets 5 for having excellent Railway pub on route where it crosses Killay!.


Hannah

15 Mar 2024 Winter

Really easy and nice - the long-way-round of it is easily made up for by hardly having to think or navigate - just hop on at one end and hop off at the other! The downsides for me were that it was fully tarmacked underfoot, which started to give me sore feet by the end, but would be ideal for wheels/buggies/scooters. And not the first time I've felt sad for Swansea that it's best asset (the bay) is cut off from the town by four lanes of constant traffic. If we'd had more energy we'd probably have done some of the seafront section on the sand. Nice to pass Blackpill Lido - anyone doing this route on a hot day, don't miss the free lido - perfect for a wade around in the shallows and an ice cream from the kiosk.


Danravenellison

13 Mar 2024 Winter

This is a great Slow Way that's incredibly easy to navigate. It mostly follows a dismantled railway line that snakes through nature reserves and woods, including Clyne Wood. Really enjoyed Swansea Bay's beach too.

Only negative is a short but busy stretch of road by County Hall in Swansea.

Gowswa One is shorter, but I'm fairly sure this is the better way to go if you've got the time.

Everyone in Gowerton and Swansea should give this route a go!.


Leiafee

20 May 2023 Spring

A walk of two parts but both on made paths, traffic free, and easy to follow.

The first (or last) half is the cycle path following the line of the old railway. This is a popular and straightforward route with a gentle but continuous incline from the Swansea end rising to the Gowerton end. Easily cycleable or scootable. The other half along the Swansea promenade is entirely flat.

No access or navigation issues to report.

There are plenty of bailout/rest options including pubs and once you hit the prom (especially in summer) icecreams and/or coffee vans!

Very pleasant with lots to see. I went back the following weekend to explore some of the paths leading from it!.


Keith Halfacree

22 Mar 2023 Spring

Excellent route as not only do we get the excellent cycle path down Clyne Valley but also the might Railway pub near Upper Killay! Easy and straightforward and often scenic.


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