Gowerton - A Taste of Gower

Swansea Group

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Overview

We start at Shaw's Woodland, then up through another wet and muddy woodland, with some inclines and uneven surfaces.

We make our way back towards Gowerton, on some lesser-known paths with some lovely views.

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Dogs: Dogs remain on short leads

Stiles: Four

Toilets: After the walk in the café

Terrain:

Wet and muddy in places
Some inclines and uneven surfaces.

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Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a café in Gowerton.

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Thursday, 30 April 2026

Start time:: 11:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

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Directions:

FROM COCKETT
Head west on the B4295 to Gowerton.
Turn left at traffic lights into Sterry Road.
Continue straight at mini roundabout (onto B4296).
At traffic lights, continue straight to join Brynymor Road.
Park after passing rear of Tesco Petrol Station.

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FROM DUNVANT
Follow B4296 to Gowerton (Cecil Road).
Turn left at mini roundabout.
At traffic lights, continue straight to join Brynymor Road.
Park after passing rear of Tesco Petrol Station.

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Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly
Introductory walk
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 58310 96484
Nearest postcode:: SA4 3GY
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Start time:: 11:00 am

Gowerton: Brynymor Road (on-street parking) | Lat/Long: 51.6492, -4.0474

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