Walks in Gower by bus
The Gower Peninsula and the Mumbles area have a superb range of walks of varying grades. All shown here are easily reached by bus from most points on Gower. To travel between Mumbles, Gower and vice versa, it is necessary to go via Swansea Bus Station. Buses shown are those serving the walks directly; within Gower, most buses connect with each other seamlessly, making travel very convenient. Where the walks come back to the same point, then the same bus services are to be used both ways; where there is a linear walk, both outward and return bus services are shown.
The linear walks are also equally accessible for those coming by car; either park at the end point and take a bus to the start of the walk and walk back to your car or vice-versa. The great advantage is to obviate the need for cars to be positioned at each end saving time and trouble!
Bus times in Gower
Other useful resources:
Gower Coast and Countryside without a car (pdf, 1.5 Mb)
Other recommended walks:
The Gower Way: Rhossili-Penmaen: this is the southern sector of the 35 mi/ 56km linear walk between Rhossili and Penlle’r Castell in Swansea’s Mawr area. Walk it in either direction taking the bus there or back. Bus 118 at both Rhossili and Penmaen.
The Gower Way: Penmaen-Gowerton:this is the mid sector of the 35 mi/ 56km linear walk between Rhossili and Penlle’r Castell in Swansea’s Mawr area. Walk it in either direction taking the bus there or back. Bus 118 at Penmaen and Bus 1
6 at Gowerton; connections between the two at Killay. No service Sundays & BHM.
Langland and Caswell Bays: a short circular walk easy/moderate taking in both bays and the coastal path between them. Buses 2, 2A or 2C alighting at Caswell Drive, Newton. No service Sundays & BHM.
Llanmadoc & Whiteford Woods: a short circular walk, easy/moderate through part of the Whiteford Burrows National Nature Reserve, Cwm Ivy and Whiteford Woods. Buses 115 or 116 alighting at Llanmadoc Terminus.
Penmaen Burrows: a short circular walk easy/moderate with spectacular views of Three Cliffs Bay and Tor Bay. Buses 117 or 118 alighting at Penmaen Old Post Office.
Pennard Cliffs, Pwll Du & Bishopston Valley: an interesting and varied walk along open top cliff tops, past secluded coves and through a sheltered, wooded, limestone valley; moderate with some steep sections. Options are a circular walk of 4 mi/6.5 km or linear walk of 4.5mi/7.2km. Bus 14 alighting at Pennard Cliffs; on linear walk, return on Bus 14 from Kittle; no service Sundays & BHM.
Three Cliffs Bay & Pennard Cliffs: Three Cliffs Bay is one of Gower’s most iconic locations and this walk takes one down to Pennard Pill and the bay, ascending to a walk along rugged cliff tops giving expansive views towards Oxwich Point and across to north Devon on a clear day; ending up at Pennard Cliffs and its excellent coffee shop. Linear walk 2.5 mi/4 km, moderate with steep sections. Buses 117 or 118 alighting at Penmaen Church; return by Bus 14 from Pennard Cliffs.
Rhossili Downs: lying at the westerly tip of Gower is Rhossili Down; this walk is along a high sandstone ridge providing a backdrop to the stunning 3 mile long golden sands of Rhossili beach; moderate with some steep sections. Circular walk of 5 mi/8 km. Bus 118 alighting at Rhossili Terminus.
Whiteford Burrows National Nature Reserve: this walk takes you along the sandy peninsula in the north western corner of Gower, looking out over the Loughor Estuary towards Burry Port. Llanrhidian Marshes to the east is an internationally important feeding ground for wading birds and wildfowl; a circular walk of 5 mi/8 km, easy/moderate. Buses 115 or 116, alighting at Llanmadoc Terminus; no service Sundays & BHM.
Worm’s Head, Rhossili: a short circular walk easy/moderate taking in stunning views of Worm’s Head and the local coastline around Rhossili. Bus 118 alighting at Rhossili Terminus.