Swansea Bay Without A Car

Rural Swansea is a fantastic location for sustainable travellers with bus routes, cycle routes and walking trails. There a multiple ways you can explore Swansea's, mountain country and the stunning Gower Peninsula (The UK's first designated area of outstanding natural beauty) without the need for a car.

If you enjoy walking or cycling then the rural wards of the Gower and the mountain country in the North of Swansea are definitely places you will want to explore.

There are of course envinronmental benefits to using the bus or train as well as not needing to worry about parking spaces and keeping under the drink limit etc

There are plenty of known health benefits to getting out and cycling or walking as well and several businesses offer sustainable travellers discounts

Gower – Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Explore its amazing landscapes and coastline; it’s just a short ride from Swansea by bus or bike

Much of the Gower Peninsula is in the ownership or management of the National Trust who have a Visitor Centre in Rhossili providing information, souvenirs and gifts.

Cycling in Gower

Cycling in much of the peninsula is a challenge that only experienced and confident cyclists can tackle in safety. However there are some routes and quiet country lanes suitable for the less confident and family cyclists. We include four such routes, some of which we recommended cycles are brought by car to the start to avoid difficult main roads.

Swansea’s Mountain Country

Good walking and cycling routes.Great views and hidden wonders.

Tourism Swansea Bay has partnered with BayTrans to deliver a step change in information and community involvement in the development of sustainable transport in rural Swansea. The project is part funded by the Swansea Rural Development Partnership and supported by Gower Landscape Partnership. It aims to bring renewed focus on the merits of public transport, cycling and walking for visitors to Rural Swansea and for Rural Swansea to be a beacon for sustainable transport for visitors.

• New updated interactive website www.swanseabaywithoutacar.com (coming soon) and social media activity
• Information on getting to and around Swansea Bay (including rural communities of Swansea e.g Gower & Mawr)
• Walking & Cycling information (including rural areas) – maps, links and more
• Bus timetables, bus and train ticket information all in one place
• Rural walk guides
• Details of attractions across Swansea Bay and what buses to catch – plus more!