The Gower and Swansea Bay section of theWales Coast Path extends from Swansea Portand the SA1 Waterfront in the east, aroundSwansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula, toLoughor in the west.

The Coast Path around the spectacular coastof Gower, the UK’s first Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty, is one of the highlights ofthe Wales Coast Path.

Public transportThe Coast Path can be accessed using Swanseaand Gowerton railway stations.

For information on trains:•www.nationalrail.co.ukFor information on buses around the coast:•Baytrans: www.baytrans.org.uk•Travelinecymru: www.traveline-cymru.info

Tel: 0871 2002233

Accommodationand visitor information•Swansea Tourist Information Centre:www.visitswanseabay.comE-mail:tourism@swansea.gov.ukTel: (01792) 468321

•Mumbles Tourist Information Centre:www.mumblesinfo.org.ukTel: (01792) 361302E-mail: info@mumblestic.co.uk

Problem reportingIf you encounter any problems on the CoastPath or other paths please inform the CountrysideAccess Team on Tel: 01792 635736, orE-mail: countryside.access@swansea.gov.uk

Mae’r cyhoeddiad hwn ar gaelyn Gymraeg.Information correct at time of publication(March 2012).

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wales-coast-path

The completion of an 870 mile long WalesCoast Path by 2012 is a key Welsh Government(WG) commitment. The development programmeis managed by CCW and funded by WG, theEuropean Regional Development Fund (throughthe Environment for Growth theme of theConvergence Programme) and the sixteenlocal authorities and two national parksthrough which the path passes.

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Finding your wayThe Coast Path route is waymarked using the whitedragon-shell logo and coast path way marks. However,you may wish to use alternative routes along the coastacross beaches or along other paths, of which thereare many.

Roads: Most of the Coast Path follows quietpublic paths. However, there are some sectionsof road walking with no pavement. Take care whenusing these sections as drivers may not be awareof your presence.

Clothing: You are advised to wear suitable footwearand clothing for the conditions you expect to find onthe Coast Path and the time of year.

Emergencies: If you find yourself in difficulty dial999 (or 112 on a Mobile) and ask for the Coastguard.Mobile phone coverage is poor in some areas.

Countryside CodePlease keep dogs on a lead when near sheep, cattleor breeding birds. Leave gates as you find them, andtake your litter home with you.

SafetyCliffs: The Coast Path is close to the edge of thecliff in many places. KEEP TO THE PATH!

Tides: Some sections of the Coast Path are subjectto high tides. In extreme instances you may have towait until the tide recedes before continuing, whilstin others you will be able to use an alternative route.Check tide times by calling Swansea Coastguard(01792) 366534 or at www.mumblesinfo.org.uk(click on ‘tides’).