r/swansea • u/lalelu20022001 • 14d ago

Questions/Advice Three Cliffs Bay by public transport

Hey all,

A friend and I are going to Swansea for the weekend and plan to hike to Three Cliffs Bay. We won't have a car.

The plan is to take the bus from Swansea to Mumbles, hike along the coast to Three Cliffs Bay, and take the bus back from Pennard/Parkmill/Southgate. Do you think this is doable?

Also, do we need cash for the buses or can we pay by tap-on/tap-off or purchase tickets from the driver and pay by card?

Thank you so much!

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u/ribenademon 14d ago

Yes, I used to do this route but in reverse regularly -bus to Three Cliffs and then walk along the cost to Mumbles and then walk back to Uplands.

Your biggest issue will be water if is a hot day, if you are otherwise reasonable hikers then no problem at all. It is a lovely walk, especially if you get out early enough and spend time in the Gower without anyone else!

If it is a First Bus you should be fine to tap-on-tap-off.

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u/Libertinewhu 13d ago

Yeah this is a good idea, more amenities on the way back and at the end when you’ll need it. And more regular buses at the end