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We are Swansea Ramblers. Come with us and discover the pleasures of walking in the Swansea area and beyond. We look forward to seeing you on one of our walks.

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Overview

Join Clive as he explores the last remaining undeveloped hill of Swansea Bay.

Subject to much controversy over the commercial proposed development of the Skyline Cable Car and Luge.
The development has been given the go-ahead so our route may be diverted around the works going on to create the concrete jungle.

The copper fume-blackened wasteland was replanted with trees over 50 years ago to create a green and wonderful natural resource next to the city centre.  

Some of these trees may disappear under the development.

There will be a steady ascent to the top of the hill (No cable car!).

See more photos of Clive’s previous walk onto Kilvey Hill.

https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk/Led_Walks_Pages/2022/2022_03_02/2022_03_02-kilvey-SWANSEA-WALK.php

Stiles: There are no stiles.

Toilets: Afterwards in the pub.

Terrain: 

  • Gradual ascent to the top. 
  • Some paths will be rocky and mud is likely in places.
  • Some uneven surfaces.

Social after walk:
Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Ship Inn.
 

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 

  • Car Park is on east side of the River Tawe, south of Morfa Park & Ride. 
  • Join the A4217 large roundabout south of Swansea.com (Liberty) Stadium
  • From the roundabout, descend west on narrow slip road to the riverside.

(N.B. This is NOT the A4067 roundabout by Swansea.com Stadium).
 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 66298 94926
Nearest postcode:
SA1 2HP
what3words:
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Start time:
11:00 am

Morfa: White Rock Car Park | Lat/Long: 51.6372, -3.9336

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking