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Stephen West Sandgate Folkestone
Born and bred Gors boy Townhill. Spent many years with my twin Dudley...Alan Enzo and Mike...walking from the Gors up over Townhill down Constitution hill to walk from Blackpill to Caswell and back. Took us all day. Stopping to play at Mumbles, Bracelet, Limeslade, Langland and on to Caswell. What great times in the sixties. Will try and get my twin to walk this again - both 55 now. ...bring back the mumbles railway,swansea tourism would never look back....
Fri Jun 12 18:31:52 2009
Anand Sindgi from Sketty Swansea
Whenever we have had friends and family come down to visit the UK, we make sure they stay a few days in Swansea to have a look around and enjoy our coastlines and parks. Every single person who has been to Swansea to visit us has loved it and can't wait to discover more. I am blessed to have lived in such a stunning landscape and city. I live in London now but my heart will always be in Swansea.
Tue May 26 16:12:39 2009
Sue Cox from Banbury
I agree with all the comments about missing out on Pembrokeshire...it is without doubt THE most stunning coastline in Britain bar none. We have been in love with the area for over twenty years. It will always call me back.
Tue Apr 7 09:35:33 2009
Mags from Langland (Swansea)
If your gonna come to Gower please respect the locals and take your rubbish home with you! You visit here I live here.
Fri Jan 16 10:31:38 2009
Jill Swanink St Catharines Ontario Canada
My mother came from Swansea and a great aunt lived in Mumbles. I spent a lot of time in both places. I remember Rotherslade bay clearly and my cousins losing me (on purpose) in the Oystermouth Castle ruins. I love Wales dearly and really miss it. Rhossili is the most beautiful place on Earth. So unspoiled and I hope it stays that way
Tue Dec 16 13:50:11 2008
Alva Davies from Canada
As a Swansea boy, I have to agree that more of the Welsh coast and touring should be publicised by the Welsh Tourist Board. Also, it is about time they had their own national airline with Cardiff and especially Swansea Fairwood Airports. It would be very nice to land at Swansea Airport rather than going to Cardiff, LondonHeathrow or Gatwick. I also agree on reinstating the Swansea to Mumbles tram system which will relieve some of the congestion on Oystermouth road.
Tue Oct 16 17:30:42 2007
William C Scrivens
I had the greatest job ever when a Coastguard Officer in Rhossili for 3 years in the late 70`s. Nothing has come close to the beauty of the place nor the ruggedness of places to the west of Gower. Now living in National Park in Portugal - no comparison.
Wed Jul 25 09:23:17 2007
Mark Nordhoff,Dunvant
Rhossili is one of the most beautiful places in the world,spent 7 years in Norfolk and missed it terribly
Fri May 25 12:20:38 2007
tony, Mumbles
This is a great walk for wheel chairs and push chairs and even stiletto heels - I recommend it to anyone who wants a stroll rather than a scramble. You can call it 'Gower', or 'the Gower Peninsular' but Mumbles is never 'The Mumbles' the same as one would never say "I am going to 'the Cardiff' or to 'the Llanfairpwllgwyngychgogerychwerndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch'."
Thu May 3 15:56:40 2007
Sharon Northcote, Swansea
We fell in love with Swansea and the Gower three years ago when our daughter came to Swansea University. We love the fantastic views and walks. In September 2006 we moved from Hampshire to a property just outside Swansea. Now we can enjoy this walk whenever we wish.
Mon Jan 8 16:05:43 2007
Chris Gamble - Spain
I used to live in Pembrokeshire...by far the best Coastal Path walkway in the UK, tons of history, fantastic strategic location .....loads of fascinating quirky stories and Celtic coastal heritage and natural resources.
Fri Nov 24 09:42:11 2006
Clare Mills from Poole
Swansea holds a special place in my heart, spent a wonderful 5 months there in there 70's, discovering the Mumbles, the Gower, wonderful Oxwich Bay. I can thoroughly recommend the area for a special experience.
Thu Nov 23 12:07:04 2006
Farrukh Butt PAKISTAN
i have been there once in SWANSEA.. but i felt that dats wat i was lookin for.. SWANSEA looked to me a dream city .. a city wid live hearts.. a city wid a lot of passion.. a city havin carin n lovin ppl all around u.. miss u swansea
Wed Jun 14 09:21:00 2006
john k facey,london,
as a swansea boy,working in london for the past 20years,my heart is still with my beloved swansea, when ever i get time off from work i hope on the train for home nothing would keep me from there,each day i am away hurts,i love my walks along the sea front all the way to the mumbles pier and back,also the gower peninsula, what beauty,tuesday 28/02/2006
Tue Feb 28 15:24:27 2006
Brian Crystal from Swindon
I lived in Swansea until I was 14 and spent the school holidays on the Gower. This truly is Gods own country.
Mon Feb 27 15:57:26 2006
Brian from USA(heart in Swansea)
I'll take this walk in 2006, missed it 2005.Oystermouth castle and the area has changed a bit since I last played there at age 11............but I'll be back.........
Sat Feb 11 17:17:44 2006
Malcolm Ridler from Swansea
It is nice to see that so many people have taken the time to write about our great coast line. We just sometimes take thing`s for granted, Swansea`s coast line is just one of the most pleasent places to walk around I cant see anyone who would be disapointed.
Wed Dec 28 15:30:28 2005
Marian Messer from Ammanford, (formerly of Swansea
Magnificent Mumbles? Choking bumper to bumper traffic along Oystermouth Road, and then across the bay the steelworks of Port Talbot, best viewed lit up at night.
Give me Rhosilli any day.
Thu Oct 13 19:53:13 2005
Jean Wright ,St.Thomas,Ont.Canada
Never heard of the "Mumbles" its new to
me but sounds like an interesting walk.
I am more familiar with North Wales which was closer to my home in Waterloo.
Mon Oct 10 12:07:14 2005
Carle Locke, Swansea
The walk from Swansea to Mumbles is great on a sunny autumn morning calling in for a coffee, and walking back looking out to sea and some clear mornings can see Ilfracombe, it costs nothing only the price of a coffee.
Sun Sep 25 13:16:58 2005
roy from cardiff
i agree what is being said,but you cannot please everyone,still a great series
Fri Sep 9 07:59:11 2005
Nick King from Nottingham
A good series but I can't believe that you've missed out the only Coastal National Park in the UK and arguably the most beautiful coast in the country- Pembrokeshire!
Tue Sep 6 12:29:53 2005
Andrew from Hitchin
Four generations of my father's family come from Swansea & we ALWAYS referred to Gower as "going down the Gower".The best icecream parlour on the world is the tiny Fortes one at the end of Bracelet Bay. I'd like to retire there, the people are wonderful & the scenery stunning.
Sun Sep 4 14:55:08 2005
Andrew Fawcett, Cowbridge
The walks from Pennard and Southgate to Three Cliffs Bay are so much more interesting and beautiful than the Swansea sea front.
Also why feature Cardiff Bay? That is where you go for a meal, not a walk. The Vale of Glamorgan walks are at places like Southerndown and Nash Point.
Mon Aug 29 08:37:25 2005
Alan & Janet Davies Ashby de la zouch
We walked from the Mumbles along the cliff tops all the way to Three cliffs.
After Caswell you should now go inland but we stayed with the cliff (not recomended) and then after Pwlldu bay we had to go on the beach front and it was like something out of a Sibad movie. We were glad when we finally arrived at Southgate cafe and caught the bus back to Blackpill then the tractor train to the Mumbles, shame it was not the real Mumbles Train.
Sun Aug 28 23:16:56 2005
Robert George from Swansea
To all you correspondents from outside our beautiful area (and regrettably some from within it)- it is not "The Gower", but simply "Gower". Either call it Gower, or the Gower Peninsula.
Beyond Mumbles Pier the paved walk from Bracelet Bay to Langland and Caswell bays is suitable for most people, with just one short fairly steep section (which can be taken slowly) and offers a quieter and more dramatic view of the coastline than the flat Swansea Bay route.
Sat Aug 20 10:16:46 2005
Chris James from Chalford
A great walk even better cycle. The truly great walks are from Horton to Oxwich and from Oxwich to Three Cliffs Bay, these are simply amazing.
Fri Aug 19 23:05:04 2005
Richard Thomas from Pembroke, now Inkberrow Worcs.
Like many comments, it seems almost criminal to miss out Pembrokeshire. The fantastic walks all around the 186 mile coast path are truly magical. From the dramatic rugged coast of North Pembrokeshire from Fishguard to St.Davids, down past Newgale and around the Dale peninsula are so spectacular and steeped in history that to miss any or all of it in this series is tragic. You should be ashamed of yourselves. That notwithstanding, this is a great series and should encourage everyone to visit the coast - but not all at the same time please!
Fri Aug 19 22:11:15 2005
Sue from Staffordshire
We have been taking holidays on the Gower for many years, the whole area is stunningly beautiful and totally uncommercialised. Even our teenage boys put it as their number 1 holiday destination.
Continue your walk or bike ride from Black Pill towards Swansea, you will come to the Marina, its fun watching the small cruisers and fishing boats coming and going through the locks. Enjoy!
Fri Aug 19 10:18:21 2005
Keith Jones from Carmarthenshire
Coast is an excellent programme that will spur walkers and other members of the public to visit featured areas. I for one will be going to Scotland. I feel we must congratulate the BBC and Nick for this first rate programme. I am a little disappointed that it skipped briefly over Wales, as our coast is a rival for most parts of the UK (I don't including the Scottish west coast and Antrim).
I suppose the walker in me is glad, as I will still have many of the coastal walks to myself and a handful of other enlightened souls. We have had 4 BBC programmes so far which I thought were excellent but dispite being programmes on Britian, missed Wales out. Namely The British Isles, A Natural history, Wales had a brief bit part in that one, thanks Alan. The History of Britian with Simon Sharma, apparently nothing of interest happened here. Curiously Welsh history is absent in most history books on Britain. Spring watch, obviously spring skipped us by and now Coast. Please BBC check your map we do exist, honest.
Tue Aug 16 13:03:30 2005
John Evans, Switzerland
Yes. Almost everyday for two weeks from Oystermouth to Swansea Marina. A very pleasant suburban walk but it's beauty really does not compare with the coastal walks onwards from Mumbles Pier.
Sat Aug 13 08:47:12 2005
Tina from Swansea
Have walked from Blackpill to Mumbles hundreds of times even better if you extend the walk all the way round to Langland.
Mumbles is not The Mumbles and Gower is not The Gower!
Fri Aug 12 13:01:27 2005
Maurice Hallen from the Netherlands
First I'd like to say that the programme is very good, we don't have such programmes in the Netherlands. But as a regular vistor of your country and especially Wales I also miss the fantastic coast of Pembrokeshire, (one of the most beautiful area's in the world).
I also miss the Cornwall/Devon area (near Bostcastle/Tintagel/Bude). The suggested walks by the way are great!!
Wed Aug 10 14:17:33 2005
Ron from Worcester - fathers family from Tenby
A good series spoilt by travelling too far too quickly. What happened to Pembrokeshire, the history of Pembroke Dock, Tenby who does'nt know someone who has holidayed here and worst of all where did Caldey island go, perhaps one of the holiest sites in Wales? The Pembokeshire National Park deserves a better look, would we have Stonehenge without the Presilli hills?
Mon Aug 8 14:38:03 2005
Ray from Swansea
Great walk for people of all ages. Just watch out for the cyclists who also share the path.
Sat Aug 6 19:35:34 2005
Geoff Chandler from Manchester
I agree with Janet from Swansea. The beaches at Rhossili and Three cliffs are two of the most stunning I've seen in Britain, very beautiful and spectacular. Walks around Port Eynon are tremendous too. Amazing but a bonus that Gower isn't more 'developed' as a tourist area. We missed the programme as we were there when it was shown !
Sat Aug 6 13:53:38 2005
Helen Smith from Sheffield
Well, I'm not too disappointed that I missed the SW Wales programme. I am originally a Londoner but have a great love of the Pembrokeshire coast, particularly Tenby. Have read all comments in regards to this coast and whole heartedly agree.
I was surprised that little mention was then made of beautiful places like New Quay, and Aberystwyth was skimmed by in a few seconds!
It will be interesting to see if the English coast of Northumbria is covered properly as this is also a beautiful sandy coast, with strong Celtic connections including Lyndasfarne.
Maybe this should have been a longer series to do our wonderful coastline, as a whole, justice.
Sat Aug 6 10:13:55 2005
Jeanette from Pembroke
Fully agree with Steve from Swindon. How can you ignore the most beautiful coastal walks of the country? Stackpole Quay across the coast paths to Freshwater East and on, and also the opposite way to Broad Haven South and the Lilly Ponds at Bosheston. Just 2 walks out of many for the area. Only Coastal National Park in Britain.
Fri Aug 5 14:14:51 2005
Steve from Swindon
How can you ignore Pembroke? The coastline cannot be beaten.
Tue Aug 2 13:22:01 2005
Ruth from Eastbourne
A great programme but how disappointing that the beautiful coastal walks of Pembrokeshire were completely ignored - it is as if the coastline doesn't exist!! Many friends were also disappointed.
Mon Aug 1 16:34:00 2005
Tricia from Ruddington (Formally of Manorbier)
We have watched every Coast programne in this series and enjoyed all of them so far, but I have to agree with all the other comments, why not include some of the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastal walks,which personally I would have loved to have seen.
Mon Aug 1 13:40:31 2005
Editor, BBC SW Wales website
Hello all. We're glad so many people are enjoying the Coast TV series, and its been great to see so many recommendations for further walks here.
In answer to why this particular walk was chosen (and we can assure you we're not Londoners!):
We were given strict criteria by the 'Coast' team on the type and terrain of walk we were able to run (more difficult or even moderate walks were not suitable for this particular section), and we also had to consider the spread of walks elsewhere on the SW Wales website.So far we've published many in Pembrokeshire, along with a small number in Carmarthenshire and 'Coed Morgannwg', and one 'detailed walk' in Oxwich Bay (these can be found in the in the Nature section).
So the Mumbles, having not been covered in an online walk yet, with a feature matching a lot of the key threads of the TV series, and with such an a fascinating maritime history, was chosen.
This is in no way any form of judgement on any of the other great walks across West Wales, which we will look to cover in some shape or form in the coming months and years. As with all the other 'Where I Live' local sites in the UK, we appreciate that choices can spark debate and not always please everyone. We do think, however, that it was a great chance to bring the history of this little corner of Wales to a wider audience.
Mon Aug 1 12:45:49 2005
David Groucott, Shrewsbury
Just can't believe you missed out Pembrokeshire National Park. It is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK.Editor's Note:
Hi David. We can't speak on behalf of the TV production team, but you'll find lots about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in the 'Nature & Outdoors' section of the SW site, in 'Features' and 'Things to Do - Walks.' BBC SW Wales webteam.
Mon Aug 1 12:16:07 2005
Winnie from Pembrokeshire
I've watched every Coast so far and find them interesting, they've cover every section of the coast so far. However I can't ignore the fact you missed out the whole of Pembrokeshire, I was really looking forward to finding out about my local area. You skiped from Fishguard straight up to Aberystwyth.
Mon Aug 1 10:36:39 2005
Dawn Smith, Pontyberem
West Wales has some of the most fantastic coastal walks in Britain - with no need to go on tarmac at all. I can't understand why this walk in The Mumbles was the only one you did in the whole of West Wales. Maybe it's because you're a Londoner?
Sun Jul 31 22:21:05 2005
Tim from Herts
The Gower is great for a family. From the beaches and rockpools of Oxwich and Three Cliffs, the wonderful Rhosilli and the Worms Head to the Mumbles. And all this just 30 mins from Swansea !!!!
Well done Wales - it makes some of the English seaside resorts look a little tired these days.
Sun Jul 31 20:28:09 2005
Carl Joseph from Houston, Tx (formerly Tenby)
What is this obsession with Swansea and the Mumbles? Dude, consider that the Pembrokeshire coast is the only coastline that is also a National Park, not only in Britain but Europe! Ask the Swanaea people where they go on vacation? It's Pembrokeshire every year !
Sun Jul 31 04:48:05 2005
Janet from Swansea
Have done this walk many times but why not try exploring Gower, not The Gower. Gower was designated the world's first area of outstanding natural beauty. Can't understand why the programme did not go into more detail about Gower's beautiful walks. What could beat Rhosilli or Three Cliffs? Visitors can join walks led by experienced leaders from the Gower Society - look at their web site - walks of varying lengths and difficulties. Also, the National Trust has done a great deal to preserve Gower's coastline. The Trust arranges walks - look at their web site. Walking around the Gower coast and cliffs is free - what could be better for a day out?
Sat Jul 30 16:02:05 2005
Mike Evans Ferryside
This is a fantastic walk, Mumbles and it's surrounding area is so beautiful with breathtaking views especially when the tide is fully in.
Fri Jul 29 23:02:49 2005
Peter Fry from Llantwit Major
Yes the Mumbles is very nice, but I have to say if your going to walk anywhere in West Wales it has to be the Pembrokeshire Coast path. No question!!
Fri Jul 29 13:02:25 2005
Susan from St Clears
Having lived in Swansea and several places in South West Wales I am surprised with the choice. Why only 1 walk, or was it only the Swansea area that was asked to contribute? What about our national treasure, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Park or Wales's kept secret, the Carmarthenshire coast, or even the Gower with the Three Cliffs Bay or Worms Head?
Fri Jul 29 11:50:40 2005
Peter Ebrey from Birmingham
Sian Thomas is quite right; Britain has much beautiful coastline, and a good deal of it is Welsh. How the series could miss out the beauty of the Pembrokeshire National Park is surprising. Anyone who's familiar with the breathtaking views from Stackpole Head will know what I mean. A missed opportunity to introduce folks to the splendour of a part of the world in clear sight of heaven!
Fri Jul 29 11:22:06 2005
Sian Thomas from Pembrokeshire
Sorry, but what happened to the coastline of the only coastal national park in Britain? No offence to Swansea but I'm a little disgrunted at the fact we don't have a mention...
Pembrokeshire please!
Thu Jul 28 01:10:31 2005
Emma Powell from Maesteg
For those with bikes, there is a cycle track along the seafront, I parked at the Council Offices and cycled down to the Mumbles, had a swift refreshing beer then cycled back to Swansea. Its a nice easy ride, great for families.
Tue Jul 26 19:31:54 2005
Pauline from Leamington Spa
A "nice walk", but I agree with Grace Rhosilli is far superior, walk along the headland, back along the beach then up the steps for a cream tea at the top. Gower is definitely an area of outstanding beauty.
Mon Jul 25 21:53:11 2005
James Harper Dunvant, Swansea
A great scenic energetic walk from Bynons Farm Penmaen through Crawley Woods over the sand dunes to the beach, between Three Cliffs and Oxwich.
Mon Jul 25 20:38:51 2005
Grace from Swansea
Can't believe you have only mentioned this one, you have missed some other gems. My favourite is Rhosilli.
Sat Jul 23 00:03:06 2005
Rhys from Swansea
Well it's a good description, granted. This is a great view, but I'm disappointed that they're telling everyone. "This town is mine!" I quote from Max Vivaldi
Fri Jul 22 15:30:03 2005
Ben from Mumbles
The best walk is to start from the Oystermouth car parks and then walk to the pier and then up onto the Coastal path round to Caswell. For a circular walk then come up the road at Caswell and down through the park to join the top of Newton Road back into Oystermouth. Plenty of ice cream shops of the way.
I would not recommend walking past the route indicated above from 7 to 8 as it is deep mud and dangerous with a fast incoming tide.
Fri Jul 22 10:39:42 2005
Steve from The Mumbles
Excellent write up of the walk.
However, there are so many other beautiful walks in the area. One particularly nice one is to walk from Mumbles towards the lighthouse and around the point, from there following the costal path around to Langland beach. This gives you a wonderful view along part of the Gower peninsula, designated as Britain's first 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. This walk can then continue around the path until Caswell beach, which is near the entrance to the Bishop's Wood nature reserve.
This is a good webpage describing the Gower: http://www.explore-gower.co.uk/beaches.html
Fri Jul 22 09:04:50 2005
Jenny Duffy, Birmingham
We had a holiday in Mumbles 6 years ago and it has to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The beaches are gloriously clean and very beautiful. The scenery is fantastic and the locals are very friendly and helpful. We spent almost 2 weeks there and only had one day of rain. Swansea Bay is gorgeous, the walk is invigorating. You can walk forever and the time just zips by as the scenery takes your breath away.
Fri Jul 22 09:04:31 2005
John Pile from Swansea
Great walk but wouldn't recommend walking back from Mumbles to Blackpill on the beach, as the foreshore is made up of some pretty thick mud banks, stoney areas and wet sand.
You can walk on dry sand from point 4, back to the start.
Sat Jul 16 09:12:32 2005
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