Things to see and do Mumbles

A first breathtaking hike to Mumbles, for a glimpse of the beauty of the Gower cliffs. The circuit takes us on a coastal path, whose climbs are in some places a little steep. The gradual ascent, above the sea, causes an intoxicating sensation. We climb up the hillside, with the sea as far as the eye can see and the quiet spectacle of white sailboats splitting the waters. It is then possible to reach Swansea by bus (^nos. 2A and 2B). The stop is at the corner of Plunch Lane and Mumbles Road.

The medieval castle offers a splendid view of the bay. It was built in the 12th century by Henri de Beaumont, Duke of Gower. As his main residence was built on the current Swansea site, Oystermouth Castle was in fact primarily intended to expand the northwestern surveillance field. The strange appearance of the main façade comes from the absence of the two towers that should have flanked its entrance; they were never built. Even when closed, the castle and park are still worth a look.

Built in 1897, the pretty Pier was a place of relaxation for Victorian and Edwardian society. You can walk on the footbridge above the sea or stop in the café of the kiosk at the summer tone. Behind the Pier is a tiny little beach that overlooks two small islets of rock, the famous "Mumbles". The lighthouse is on one of them and the other rocky promontory, accessible at low tide, is a delight for fishermen and the curious..