Sophie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia.
Pen y Fan is around 1 hour drive from the property and there are 4 different walking routes.
When the weather’s good, even small children can tackle the easiest route.
https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/adventure-and-activities/walking/crowning-glory-4-ways-walk-pen-y-fan
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Pen-y-Fan
Pen y Fan is the highest peak in south Wales, situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. At 886 metres above sea-level, it is also the highest British peak south of Cadair Idris in Snowdonia.
Pen y Fan is around 1 hour drive from the property and there are 4 different walking routes.
When the weather’s good, even small children can tackle the easiest route.
https://www.visitwales.com/things-do/adventure-and-activities/walking/crowning-glory-4-ways-walk-pen-y-fan
Nearing Swansea Bay and the Mumbles, walking from Caswell to Langland Bay. Both of these beaches are close to The Mumbles, and are more developed and busier than those beaches to the west of the Gower.
About 45 min drive from the property.
There are lots of beautiful walk in the gower peninsula.
https://www.walkthewalescoastpath.co.uk/best-coastal-walks-on-the-gower-peninsula/
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Langland Bay
54 Langland Bay RdNearing Swansea Bay and the Mumbles, walking from Caswell to Langland Bay. Both of these beaches are close to The Mumbles, and are more developed and busier than those beaches to the west of the Gower.
About 45 min drive from the property.
There are lots of beautiful walk in the gower peninsula.
https://www.walkthewalescoastpath.co.uk/best-coastal-walks-on-the-gower-peninsula/
Gnoll Estate Country Park, was voted as the Best Picnic spot in Wales 2010 by the Warburtons National Picnic Awards, and is set within 230 acres.
Great day out with a park, lots of wildlife, lovely walks and a cafe.
About 20mins drive from the property.
http://www.gnollestatecountrypark.co.uk/
Gnoll Park
2 Gnoll Park RoadGnoll Estate Country Park, was voted as the Best Picnic spot in Wales 2010 by the Warburtons National Picnic Awards, and is set within 230 acres.
Great day out with a park, lots of wildlife, lovely walks and a cafe.
About 20mins drive from the property.
http://www.gnollestatecountrypark.co.uk/
A historic walk of great natural beauty along the Swansea Canal.
Less than 5mins away from the property and you can join the canal walk at Pontardawe. Take a right and head towards Clydach. Take a right and head towards Ystalyfera. A beautiful, flat, easy walk.
http://traveladventures.wales/adventure-walks/pontardawe-to-ystalyfera/
Clydach canal
238 Swansea RoadA historic walk of great natural beauty along the Swansea Canal.
Less than 5mins away from the property and you can join the canal walk at Pontardawe. Take a right and head towards Clydach. Take a right and head towards Ystalyfera. A beautiful, flat, easy walk.
http://traveladventures.wales/adventure-walks/pontardawe-to-ystalyfera/
Margam Country Park has 1000 acres of countryside with a castle, orangery, deer park, visitors' centre, lake, narrow gauge train, farm trail, Fairytale Village and adventure playground to keep you busy!
Kids between 6 and 12 years old will love the Adventure Playground with its castle theme, sky run and elevated walkway! The Farm Trail gives you all the chance to see cows, ponies, sheep and other farm animals as well as pet the rabbits! And, Fairytale Village contains child size cottages where the likes of Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Goldilocks live.
You can also use a smart phone or MP3 player to link into the Catch The Echoes feature, an imaginative sound installation allowing you to hear other visitors long gone, with 8 differing audio files covering between 1181 and 2012! And the Margam Activity Centre also on site currently offers Kayaking, Canoeing, Archery, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Raft Building, Mountain Biking and Nordic Walking, all for over 7's. When you get hungry, there are picnic tables near the house as well as a gift shop and tearoom that might tempt you too!
About a 40min drive away from the property.
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/margam-country-park-93f3aec2
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Margam Park station
Margam Country Park has 1000 acres of countryside with a castle, orangery, deer park, visitors' centre, lake, narrow gauge train, farm trail, Fairytale Village and adventure playground to keep you busy!
Kids between 6 and 12 years old will love the Adventure Playground with its castle theme, sky run and elevated walkway! The Farm Trail gives you all the chance to see cows, ponies, sheep and other farm animals as well as pet the rabbits! And, Fairytale Village contains child size cottages where the likes of Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty and Goldilocks live.
You can also use a smart phone or MP3 player to link into the Catch The Echoes feature, an imaginative sound installation allowing you to hear other visitors long gone, with 8 differing audio files covering between 1181 and 2012! And the Margam Activity Centre also on site currently offers Kayaking, Canoeing, Archery, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Raft Building, Mountain Biking and Nordic Walking, all for over 7's. When you get hungry, there are picnic tables near the house as well as a gift shop and tearoom that might tempt you too!
About a 40min drive away from the property.
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/margam-country-park-93f3aec2
Beaches
A popular resort a few minutes drive from Swansea, with a long sandy beach, ideal for families and surfers. Close to the village of Mumbles. Named after a stream that meanders down the Caswell Valley and across the beach to the sea.
About 45 min drive from the property.
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-wales/glamorgan/caswell-bay.htm
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Caswell Beach
A popular resort a few minutes drive from Swansea, with a long sandy beach, ideal for families and surfers. Close to the village of Mumbles. Named after a stream that meanders down the Caswell Valley and across the beach to the sea.
About 45 min drive from the property.
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-wales/glamorgan/caswell-bay.htm
Activities
Step through a giant tree into a real rainforest and spend the day exploring this vibrant and magical world. Crawl through the under growth, come face to face with crocodiles and dare to climb high in the canopy with the parrots!
Grow your imaginations in this interactive, fully immersive tropical experience for all the family.
About 25min drive from the property.
https://www.plantasiaswansea.co.uk/centre/Plantasia
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Plantasia
Step through a giant tree into a real rainforest and spend the day exploring this vibrant and magical world. Crawl through the under growth, come face to face with crocodiles and dare to climb high in the canopy with the parrots!
Grow your imaginations in this interactive, fully immersive tropical experience for all the family.
About 25min drive from the property.
https://www.plantasiaswansea.co.uk/centre/Plantasia
Close to the city centre with a great arcade. Nearby you have an Odeon cinema and Plantasia. All with free parking.
25min drive away from the property.
https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/swansea/
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Tenpin Swansea
The StrandClose to the city centre with a great arcade. Nearby you have an Odeon cinema and Plantasia. All with free parking.
25min drive away from the property.
https://www.tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/swansea/
Laserzone is a high tech live action laser game played in multi-level themed arena with special effects, fog, laserbeams, pulse pumping music and other players who interact to create an exciting fully interactive entertaining adventure.
Great fun for all ages. About 25min drive away from the property. Park in Parc Tawe (close to Plantasia, Odeon and Bowling alley) for free parking.
https://laserzone.org/
Laserzone
Worcester PlaceLaserzone is a high tech live action laser game played in multi-level themed arena with special effects, fog, laserbeams, pulse pumping music and other players who interact to create an exciting fully interactive entertaining adventure.
Great fun for all ages. About 25min drive away from the property. Park in Parc Tawe (close to Plantasia, Odeon and Bowling alley) for free parking.
https://laserzone.org/
Guided, interactive boat trips exploring the beautiful Gower coast - the best way to experience amazing sea life and enjoy unique views of the stunning Gower peninsula.
Around 50min drive from the property.
https://www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk/
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Gower Coast Adventures
Guided, interactive boat trips exploring the beautiful Gower coast - the best way to experience amazing sea life and enjoy unique views of the stunning Gower peninsula.
Around 50min drive from the property.
https://www.gowercoastadventures.co.uk/
Wales’ Biggest Theme Park. Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled experience or a magical adventure, Oakwood Theme Park has thrills for all.
Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oakwood boasts fun for the whole family – toddler friendly rides, fast thrills and spills (including the UK’s favourite wooden roller coaster – Megafobia) and spooky Halloween events, late night riding seasons, food & drink.
About 1 hour 20 mins drive from the property.
https://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/
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Oakwood Theme Park
Canaston BridgeWales’ Biggest Theme Park. Whether it’s an adrenaline-fuelled experience or a magical adventure, Oakwood Theme Park has thrills for all.
Based in the heart of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Oakwood boasts fun for the whole family – toddler friendly rides, fast thrills and spills (including the UK’s favourite wooden roller coaster – Megafobia) and spooky Halloween events, late night riding seasons, food & drink.
About 1 hour 20 mins drive from the property.
https://www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk/
The first footgolf-only course in Wales! Come play the new sport that combines the best of football and golf for people of all ages.
On Swansea bay front so great views.
Around a 30min drive from the property. There's a great family pub/restaurant within walking distance where you can park.
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Swansea Footgolf
Ashleigh Road The first footgolf-only course in Wales! Come play the new sport that combines the best of football and golf for people of all ages.
On Swansea bay front so great views.
Around a 30min drive from the property. There's a great family pub/restaurant within walking distance where you can park.
Sea views, a 19th century Tudor Gothic Mansion and beautiful parkland are the perfect backdrops to the UK’s biggest Tarzan Swing - a six-metre leap of faith which will test your nerve and the strength of your stomach. Escape the world and challenge yourself as you navigate the tree-to-tree crossings, tackling the Bosuns Chair, Log Balance and core strengthening Stirrups that make up this spectacular high ropes course. With adjustable difficulty, this is for the adventurers looking to complete their very own personalised course and smash some goals along the way.
In Margam park - around 40min drive away from the property.
https://goape.co.uk/locations/margam/tree-top-challenge
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Go Ape Margam
Sea views, a 19th century Tudor Gothic Mansion and beautiful parkland are the perfect backdrops to the UK’s biggest Tarzan Swing - a six-metre leap of faith which will test your nerve and the strength of your stomach. Escape the world and challenge yourself as you navigate the tree-to-tree crossings, tackling the Bosuns Chair, Log Balance and core strengthening Stirrups that make up this spectacular high ropes course. With adjustable difficulty, this is for the adventurers looking to complete their very own personalised course and smash some goals along the way.
In Margam park - around 40min drive away from the property.
https://goape.co.uk/locations/margam/tree-top-challenge
Great park with a playground, lovely walks along the canal and through the woodland area. Also has canals for hire.
About a 10min drive or about an hours walk from the property.
https://clydach.wales/coed-gwilym-park
Coed Gwilym Park
79 Pontardawe RdGreat park with a playground, lovely walks along the canal and through the woodland area. Also has canals for hire.
About a 10min drive or about an hours walk from the property.
https://clydach.wales/coed-gwilym-park
Food scene
Great family pub/restaurant close to mumbles, singleton park and swansea bay.
Has a swan lake, crazy golf and a park for the kids.
Pub On The Pond
Mumbles RoadGreat family pub/restaurant close to mumbles, singleton park and swansea bay.
Has a swan lake, crazy golf and a park for the kids.
Historically unique, the Ynysmeudwy Arms is the perfect hideaway to relax and unwind. With our beautiful outdoor space and play area, our inn is a wonderful spot for the whole family to enjoy, surrounded by all the natural beauty South Wales has to offer.
A 5 min drive away from the property or you can walk it along the canal in about 30mins. Great for adults and kids.
https://theynysmeudwyarms.co.uk/
Ynysmeudwy Arms station
Historically unique, the Ynysmeudwy Arms is the perfect hideaway to relax and unwind. With our beautiful outdoor space and play area, our inn is a wonderful spot for the whole family to enjoy, surrounded by all the natural beauty South Wales has to offer.
A 5 min drive away from the property or you can walk it along the canal in about 30mins. Great for adults and kids.
https://theynysmeudwyarms.co.uk/
Local pub/restaurant that's only 5mins drive away.
A personal favourite of mine...try the cheesecake!
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The Butchers Alltwen
Pontardawe RoadLocal pub/restaurant that's only 5mins drive away.
A personal favourite of mine...try the cheesecake!
Lovely restaurant close to Swansea Bay with nice walks alongside the bay.
About 25min drive away from the property.
Marco Pierre White, Steak House, Bar & Grill
Lovely restaurant close to Swansea Bay with nice walks alongside the bay.
About 25min drive away from the property.
Great local pub/restaurant with nice outdoor seating area and a play area for the kids.
About a 10min drive away from the property.
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The Dyffryn Arms
Neath RoadGreat local pub/restaurant with nice outdoor seating area and a play area for the kids.
About a 10min drive away from the property.
City/town information
Pontardawe is both a town and a community in the Swansea Valley in Wales, with a population of around 6,800.
It has beautiful canal, river and woodland walks (all within 5 mins walk from the property).
There are a number of lovely family friendly pubs/restaurants.
Close access to the Gower (around 50min drive) and the Brecon Beacons (around 1 hour drive). Only 10mins from the M4.
Pontardawe
Pontardawe is both a town and a community in the Swansea Valley in Wales, with a population of around 6,800.
It has beautiful canal, river and woodland walks (all within 5 mins walk from the property).
There are a number of lovely family friendly pubs/restaurants.
Close access to the Gower (around 50min drive) and the Brecon Beacons (around 1 hour drive). Only 10mins from the M4.