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Date spot in Swansea

Three Cliffs Bay

Walk along Pennard Cliffs from Southgate and down to a sandy bay framed by three pointed limestone crags, with the ruins of Pennard Castle above.

Three Cliffs Bay's jagged limestone crags above golden sand, with rock pools in front reflecting the sky

Pennard, south Gower, about 9 miles from the city

Three Cliffs Bay, Pennard, Swansea SA3 2HD
  • Trip
  • Outdoors
  • Free
  • Dog friendly
  • Out of town

Why it's a good date: It looks like a postcard from every angle. Park at Southgate and follow the cliff path, keep an eye on the tide and the river across the sand, and bring a picnic for the dunes.

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Photo: Keith Lawson 11, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

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  • Beach House, Oxwich

    Oxwich Beach, Gower, about 12 miles from the city

    Oxwich Beach, Gower, Swansea SA3 1LS

    Book a long lunch or dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant on the sand at Oxwich Bay, cooking with Welsh produce in a converted coal store.

    Why it's a good date: A special-occasion meal with the sea right outside the window. Book well ahead, go for lunch so you can see the bay, and walk along the beach afterwards.

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

    Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall

    Aberdulais, near Neath, about 10 miles from the city

    Aberdulais, Neath SA10 8HA

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

    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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    Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)

  • 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)

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