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Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall

Head up the Vale of Neath to the ruins of an old tin works beside a roaring waterfall, with a giant working waterwheel.

A huge dark iron waterwheel behind black railings among the stone ruins of the Aberdulais tin works

Aberdulais, near Neath, about 10 miles from the city

Aberdulais, Neath SA10 8HA

Why it's a good date: Turner painted the falls, and they're at their loudest after rain, so this is one for a showery day. It's a short visit, so carry on into the valley for more waterfalls if you're keen.

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  • A wide promenade with white railings beside the sands of Swansea Bay under a clear blue sky

    Swansea Bay promenade

    Oystermouth Road to Mumbles, along the seafront

    Mumbles Road, Blackpill, Swansea SA3 5AS
    • Outdoors
    • Free
    • Active

    Walk or cycle the flat, traffic-free path that follows the curve of Swansea Bay from the Marina out to Mumbles, with the sand on one side the whole way.

    Why it's a good date: It's about five miles end to end, so it's easy to do one way and get the bus back. Go late on a clear afternoon and you'll be walking towards the sunset over Mumbles Head.

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    Photo: Alan Hughes, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)

  • Mumbles Pier stretching out into calm water from a rocky headland, with Swansea Bay curving away behind

    Mumbles Pier and Bracelet Bay

    Mumbles Road, Mumbles

    Mumbles Pier, Mumbles Road, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4EN
    • Outdoors
    • Free
    • Romantic

    Stroll out along the restored Victorian pier at the tip of the bay, then follow the path round the headland to Bracelet Bay for a view of the lighthouse on its island.

    Why it's a good date: Mumbles does a seaside afternoon properly. Stop at Verdi's by Knab Rock for an ice cream on the way, and stay on for the sunset over the bay.

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  • The grey stone gatehouse and walls of Oystermouth Castle above a green lawn and a dry stone wall

    Oystermouth Castle

    Castle Road, Mumbles

    Castle Avenue, Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BA

    Explore the ruined Norman castle (Castell Ystumllwynarth) on the hill above Mumbles, then cross the glass bridge up to its old chapel.

    Why it's a good date: Small enough for an hour, with a view straight down the bay from the top. It's run with the help of local volunteers and opens in the warmer months, so check before you go and pair it with lunch in the village below.

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