Mawr Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Reservoir water tower on the Upper Llew.
Reservoir water tower on the Upper Llew.
Upper Lliw reservoir wall. This is the view looking south down the east bank of the reservoir towards the dam wall at the south and the tower at the southwest end of the reservoir.
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Penlle'r Castell settlement, Betws Mountain. A Medieval settlement surrounded by ditch and bank. This protected site is just 2 minutes walk from the roadside, yet no one passing would even know it existed.
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Cwm Dulais. Old tracks at a disused colliery provide access to the bottom of the valley from the better road above. The tracks on the hill opposite show how the relative isolation allows unofficial motorsports.
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Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach which includes landscape views, a beach and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach showing touring and a beach

Oxwich Bay Beach

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier which includes general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Caswell Bay Beach
Singleton Park showing a garden and hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Singleton Park

Once a private estate, today this urban park is a place to enjoy botanical gardens, miniature golf and live music performances.

Singleton Park

Activities

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

NZ$200
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

NZ$23
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

NZ$501
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$319
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons

NZ$154
per adult
Day Hike: The Eight Waterfalls Of The Brecon Beacons
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

NZ$154
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
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Our pick of the best Mawr Hotel Deals

Coynant Farm Guest House

Coynant Farm Guest House

3 out of 5
Coynant Farm Guest House Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$193 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$193
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Swansea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Amman Valley Railway and Cwm Clydach Nature Reserve ...
7.4/10 Good! (52 reviews)
Good value for money guesthouse. Really is in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views.

Reviewed on 30 July 2025

Coynant Farm Guest House
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$145 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$145
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$160 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$160
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Comfortable bed, I slept really well. The room was spotless and refreshed every couple of days. Staff very helpful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea

The Grand Hotel Swansea

3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$163 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$163
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (917 reviews)
Room clean and spacious

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Stradey Park Hotel

Stradey Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Furnace Llanelli Wales
The price is NZ$124 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$124
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parc Howard Museum and Plas Llanelly House ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (858 reviews)
All staff very welcoming and helpful. Excellent food in the Restaurant

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Stradey Park Hotel
Pencelli Hotel

Pencelli Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Pencai Terrace Treorchy Wales
The price is NZ$183 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$183
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Treorchy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and Netflix. Popular attractions Rhondda Valley and Dare Valley Country Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Lovely clean room. Really lovely staff. Couldn't ask for more

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Pencelli Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Mawr

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Pontlliw and Tircoed

When in Pontlliw and Tircoed, you can plan a visit to Penllergare Valley Woods and Swansea.com Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pontlliw and Tircoed
Glan Brân Looking across the fields of the Nant Brân valley above Birchgrove. The lone house below the ridge of Mynydd Drumau is Glanbrân-fach.

Birchgrove

Birchgrove might not have many top sights, but Swansea.com Stadium and Maritime Quarter are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Birchgrove
Clase. Tower block at Clase, near Morriston, Swansea. Seen from the western edge of the grid square, looking across Mynydd-bach common.

Mynyddbach

Though Mynyddbach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Swansea.com Stadium and Grand Theatre.

Mynyddbach
Llansamlet Station, Swansea, view to the east

Llansamlet

Visitors to Llansamlet enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Celtic Trail is worth a stop.

Llansamlet
Afon Loughor from the road

Grovesend and Waungron

While there might not be top attractions in Grovesend and Waungron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc y Scarlets and Penllergare Valley Woods.

Grovesend and Waungron
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Penllergaer

Travellers like the historical sites in Penllergaer, and Penllergare Valley Woods is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Penllergaer

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