Mawr Travel Guide

Swansea

A stone tower with a dome, a circular bridge, and a calm lake.
A calm lake with a small island and a dome structure on the right.
Photo by Nigel Davies (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A grassy hill with a small path leading up to it.
Photo by Nigel Davies (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A rural landscape with a winding road, green fields, and a hill.
Photo by Nigel Davies (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Photo by Nigel Davies (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Stay near popular Mawr attractions

Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve during your travels to Swansea. Amble around this quaint area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour

฿3,810
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Mumbles Scenic Day Tour
Swansea Hidden Gems

Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

฿656
per traveller
Swansea Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

฿448
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

฿6,275
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

฿6,275
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Three cliffs bay circular walk - Gower Peninsula

Three cliffs bay circular walk - Gower Peninsula

฿8,472
per adult
Three cliffs bay circular walk - Gower Peninsula
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Where to stay in Mawr

Find the best Mawr areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone structure with a water feature and a yellow sculpture.

Castle

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and LC Swansea while you're in town.

A cable-stayed bridge over a river with a cityscape in the background.
Photo by David Luther Thomas
Open Photo by David Luther Thomas

St. Thomas

St. Thomas is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Maritime Quarter and Swansea Marina if you have time to explore the area.

A beach with clear skies, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
Photo by Vicky
Open Photo by Vicky

Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton

Unique features of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Rhossili Beach or Blue Pool Corner while you're exploring the area.

A church with a tall steeple and a graveyard in front.
Photo by Nigel Davies
Open Photo by Nigel Davies

Llanrhidian Higher

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal landscape with a clear sky, the sun shining over the water, and a distant island.
Photo by Gareth Bickerton
Open Photo by Gareth Bickerton

Uplands

Unique features of Uplands include the coffee shops and shopping. Make a stop by Swansea Beach or Swansea Bay while you're exploring the area.

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