Upper Killay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Upper Killay Pines Congregational Church. The Congregational chapel dates from 1911. The building also accommodates a Korean church.
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Upper Killay Pines Congregational Church. The Congregational chapel dates from 1911. The building also accommodates a Korean church.
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Pwll-y-froga. Entrance to Pwll-y-Froga on right , with footpaths diverging right and left, and also straight ahead, in the middle distance.
Photo by Jennifer Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Road from Ty-gwyn Generously coloured yellow on the 1:25,000 map, this is barely more than a track. It is the start of a number of footpaths, and connects with the path shown in my picture in square SS5793
Photo by Ruth Sharville (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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
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
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
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

NZ$501
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
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Our pick of the best Upper Killay Hotel Deals

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$144 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$144
29 Mar - 30 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
Above board for everything

Reviewed on 27 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$154 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$154
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice room

Reviewed on 27 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$154 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$154
22 Mar - 23 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (925 reviews)
Staff were excellent. Very comfortable room.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Stradey Park Hotel

Stradey Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Furnace Llanelli Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$121 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$121
3 Mar - 4 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! (862 reviews)
Room was good. Staff very good . Meal in restaurant was excellant. Easy parking

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Stradey Park Hotel
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is NZ$152 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$152
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Friendly staff, lovely reception and bar / restaurant area. Rooms a bit dated, but large, quiet, with comfy bed. Breakfast decent.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Pemberton Park Llanelli Wales
The price is NZ$108 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$108
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (501 reviews)
Room was absolutely fine, big TV and decent sized desk and bed. Staff were lovely, food was good. Thank you

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Killay

Site of Cockett station. View westward, towards Llanelli, Carmarthen etc.: ex-Great Western South Wales main line. The station, which had been mainly behind me on the east side of the bridge, was closed to passengers on 15/6/64, to goods 13/9/65.

Cockett

When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Swansea Guildhall and Swansea Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cockett
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Townhill

When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Swansea Guildhall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Townhill
Great spot to view the whole of Swansea City and Mumbles

Mount Pleasant

While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena.

Mount Pleasant
Coffad Brwydr Garn Goch Ionawr y Cyntaf 2013

Llwchwr

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llwchwr and surrounding area, you can visit Parc y Scarlets and The Ffwrnes Theatre.

Llwchwr
Another one of Swansea’s popular murals that sprinkled throughout the city! #Trovember #Swansea #wales #murals

Castle

4/5(5 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Swansea Arena while you're in town.

Castle
Walking along the coastline 6/11

Llanrhidian Higher

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and The Ffwrnes Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Llanrhidian Higher

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