The Gower Peninsula
August 5, 2008
There are many places of interest to visit within travelling distance of Swansea.
The Gower Peninsula
188sq km of magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches, rugged coastlines, unspoiled woodlands and 383 km of public rights of way. Tourism is extremely popular within the penninsula with a wide range of accomodation available, from campsites to first class hotels. So special are the qualities of Gower, that in 1956, it was designated as the UK’s very first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. ( ANOB)
Travel.
- By Car : Exit the M4 @ jct 42,follow the brown tourist signs to Gower.
- By Train : Destination, Swansea High St. Taxi or Bus to Quadrant Bus Station.
- By Bus:From Quadrant bus station, catch the Gower Explorer, from Bays 3 And 4, or No’s 115-118 depending on destination.
- Pick up a pocket guide from the travel office adjacent to the bus station.
- For bus travel information : tel :0871 200 22 33, or visit www.traveline-cymru.org.uk.
FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION OR ENQUIRES CONTACT;
SWANSEA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE, TEL; 01792 468321.
PLYMOUTH ST, SWANSEA. SA1 3QG.
tourism@swansea.gov.uk www.visitswanseabay.com
