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Mumbles to Langland and Caswell Bay Walk

4 miles (6.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk takes you from the Mumbles to the lovely Caswell Bay on the south east of the Gower Peninsula. The route runs for a distance of just over 4 miles on a undulating coastal path, passing Langland Bay on the way.
The walk starts from the information point near Oystermouth Castle in the Mumbles. You can then follow the coast path south to Mumbles Head and Limeslade. The route then turns west to take you past Bracelet Bay, Limeslade Bay, Langland Bay and Whiteshell Point before coming to Caswell Bay. Here you'll find a beautiful beach popular with tourists and surfers. The bay has good facilities with two cafes, which are open all year round, toilets and a beach shop. Just behind the beach there are some nice woodland trails to try in Bishop's Wood. The nature reserve includes limestone woodland and interesting flora and fauna.
You can return on the same paths to the Mumbles or there is a bus that can take you back if you prefer.
To extend your walking in the area you could try our Mumbles Circular Walk or head to the Bishopston Valley and visit the beautiful secluded beach at Pwll Du Bay.

Mumbles to Langland and Caswell Bay Walk OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Mumbles to Langland and Caswell Bay Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

At the western end of the beach promenade at Langland Bay, is a wonderful brasserie, which opened in the summer of 2007. The glass-fronted restaurant, cafe and bar includes a terrace and serves modern dishes, many with local seafood.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Swansea Bike Path starts at Mumbles Head. The shared cycling and walking route runs along a surfaced path to Swansea, with splendid views of Swansea Bay and its beaches.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Mumbles Head - geograph.org.uk - 1479372

Mumbles Head Islet, fortifications and lighthouse on the islet at the end of Mumbles Head, guarding the entrance into Swansea Bay.

Bracelet Bay - geograph.org.uk - 19863

Bracelet Bay and the coastguard lookout on The Tutt, just around the corner from Mumbles pier.

Bracelet Bay - geograph.org.uk - 865181

Bracelet Bay. A view across this inlet to the two islands forming the easternmost point of Gower - Middle Head and the outer head adorned by a lighthouse. Beds of the Hunt's Bay Oolite dip northwards and eastwards hereabouts, as can be seen on the beach.

Limeslade Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1481476

Limeslade Bay Small bay with shingle beach. Overlooking it from the east is a coastguard station.

Langland Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1480675

Langland Bay. South-facing bay used by holidaymakers and surfers. Above the sea defences are beach huts and an upmarket apartments block.

Caswell Bay from the East - geograph.org.uk - 1480380

Caswell Bay from the East Sheltered bay with gently shelving sands. The bay is used by surfers and is backed by a couple of new apartment blocks.

Rock Pool, Caswell Bay - geograph.org.uk - 409421

Rock Pool: Caswell Bay. A lovely rock pool and starfish on Caswell Beach just as the tide was beginning to come in.

Seaside Development at Caswell Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1480393

Seaside Development at Caswell Bay. Modern luxury flats, backed by woodland, and with views over sandy Caswell Bay.

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Mumbles to Caswell Bay Walk.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Mumbles to Caswell Bay Walk.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)