Mawr Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Phil Jones
Photo by Phil Jones
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Photo by Andy Roberts
Photo "Mawr" by Nigel Davies (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nigel Davies (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Mawr" by Nigel Davies (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nigel Davies (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Nigel Davies (CC BY-SA)

Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(8 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Mumbles Pier which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(5 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Oxwich Bay Beach showing touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park showing a garden and hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

Singleton Park

Activities

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

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

AU$187
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs & Bays Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

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

AU$20
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

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

AU$426
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$243
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Gower Cliffs and Beaches Tour From Swansea

Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff

AU$1,399
per traveller
Private Day Tour of Gower's Cliffs & Beaches from Cardiff
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons

AU$801
per traveller
Private Guided Hike: The Iconic Pen y Fan In The Brecon Beacons
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Our pick of the best Mawr Hotel Deals

Coynant Farm Guest House

Coynant Farm Guest House

3 out of 5
Coynant Farm Guest House, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$181 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$181
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Swansea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature ...
7.6/10 Good! (52 reviews)
"Good value for money guesthouse. Really is in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views."

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

Coynant Farm Guest House
The Pines Cabin

The Pines Cabin

2.5 out of 5
Coynant Farm Guest House, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$195 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$195
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve are located nearby.
The Pines Cabin
The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub

The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub

3 out of 5
The Rose, Coynant Farm Park, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$381 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$381
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star houseboat in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Nice area peaceful and quiet great for fishing and great experience would stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

The Rose 37ft Lakeside Yacht inc Hot Tub
The Nook - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit

The Nook - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit

3 out of 5
Coynant Farm Guest House, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$257 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$257
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Loved our stay had everything we needed"

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

The Nook - Farm Park Stay with Hot Tub, BBQ & Fire Pit
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$150 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$150
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (466 reviews)
"Clean room, a little dated. Noisy heater which woke me up a couple of times. Comfy bed and nice bedding. Staff all polite and friendly. Breakfast was fine. Parking on site £5 a night. Didn’t use the bar - it was quite busy. Lovely view across the bar to The Mumbles"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road, Swansea, Wales
The price is AU$156 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$156
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice staff"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Village Hotel Swansea
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Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

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Pontlliw and Tircoed

When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pontlliw and Tircoed
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Birchgrove

Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and 1940s Swansea Bay are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Birchgrove
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Mynyddbach

Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.

Mynyddbach
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Llansamlet

Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Llansamlet
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Grovesend and Waungron

While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and Penllergare Valley Woods.

Grovesend and Waungron
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Penllergaer

Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penllergaer

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