sandy beach dogs allowed
In just a 10-15 minute walk you will find 1.5 miles of sandy beach with a promenade. Perfect for family days at the beach or a run along the prom.
There are a number of places to eat along the beach.
- playground for older children and
- smaller playground for toddlers.
- mini golf (seasonal)
- toilets
- splashpool area for younger children
- Francos chip shop
- Le Memo Coffee shop
- Cafe Remos
- The Front
- Bar Galois
- Celtic Leisure Centre
- Surf School
43 locals recommend
Aberavon Beach
In just a 10-15 minute walk you will find 1.5 miles of sandy beach with a promenade. Perfect for family days at the beach or a run along the prom.
There are a number of places to eat along the beach.
- playground for older children and
- smaller playground for toddlers.
- mini golf (seasonal)
- toilets
- splashpool area for younger children
- Francos chip shop
- Le Memo Coffee shop
- Cafe Remos
- The Front
- Bar Galois
- Celtic Leisure Centre
- Surf School
Oxwich Bay Beach
Oxwich Bay
dog friendly
Park/Play-ground/sports
This is a really lovely park with a playground for children of all ages. There is ample space to have a picnic amongst the trees. It is a dog-friendly area, whereby many people walk their dogs. The park also has 2 tennis courts and a basketball court.
Vivian Park
1 Vivian Park DriveThis is a really lovely park with a playground for children of all ages. There is ample space to have a picnic amongst the trees. It is a dog-friendly area, whereby many people walk their dogs. The park also has 2 tennis courts and a basketball court.
local beauty spot suitable for children and dogs
This is a lovely place for a day out. There is plenty to do here. activities include:
A farm
playground to suit all ages
dogs allowed
fairytale village
castle
orangery
ponds
go ape tree top adventure
cycle routes
deer and wildlife
beautiful gardens
mountain bike trails
Canoeing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
please use the link below to find out more!
http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
73 locals recommend
Parc Gwledig Margam Country Park
This is a lovely place for a day out. There is plenty to do here. activities include:
A farm
playground to suit all ages
dogs allowed
fairytale village
castle
orangery
ponds
go ape tree top adventure
cycle routes
deer and wildlife
beautiful gardens
mountain bike trails
Canoeing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
please use the link below to find out more!
http://www.margamcountrypark.co.uk/
A really lovely walk through the woods to this beautiful little spot. perfect for a picnic with the family and dogs.
There is no official parking for this walk. Instead you have to plug in the postcode: SA13 2SR which will take you to Brombil barns situated a residential cul-de-sac on the other side of the M4 motorway. The start of the walk begins at the end of the residential road. Pass the cottage on your right-hand side and through the first metal swing gate.
Follow the path alongside the river as it gently rises through the forest. After around 1 kilometre and having passed over two wooden footbridges you will reach a second metal swing gate. Once through the second gate you have two options;
Option 1 - The steeper mountain path route
Bear left and begin climbing up the steeper path which will give you views over the reservoir. You should reach the first viewpoint after around 250m. From here you can continue to hike up the zig zagging path and back around to the second viewpoint located directly in front of the reservoir. This is around 1km in length and should take around 15 minutes.
If you didn’t want to do that you can drop back down to the second swing gate and take option 2 which I have outlined below;From the second swing gate, head right and cross the river via the stepping stones and walk for a further 300m upstream to the base of the reservoir.
From here you can easily walk around the entirety of the reservoir in around 5 minutes.
Both trails do link up via a steep track consisting of mud a rocks around the back of the reservoir, meaning you are able to complete one big loop if you wanted.
I would recommend tackling this full loop his as you are rewarded with terrific views over the reservoir and back towards Swansea.
Due to the algae, the extremely cold water which can cause your body to go into shock, and unseen dangers below the surface , Welsh Water advises you don’t swim here.
However if you really did want to go for a dip there is safe access into the reservoir via its gently sloping concrete shoreline located on its south bank. Ease yourself in slowly and make sure you can quickly and easily get out of the water
Whatever you do dont go jumping or diving into the water as this is recipe for disaster.
There were several youths splashing about in the water while I visited however I can imagine the algae is the least of their worries.
8 locals recommend
Brombil Reservoir
A really lovely walk through the woods to this beautiful little spot. perfect for a picnic with the family and dogs.
There is no official parking for this walk. Instead you have to plug in the postcode: SA13 2SR which will take you to Brombil barns situated a residential cul-de-sac on the other side of the M4 motorway. The start of the walk begins at the end of the residential road. Pass the cottage on your right-hand side and through the first metal swing gate.
Follow the path alongside the river as it gently rises through the forest. After around 1 kilometre and having passed over two wooden footbridges you will reach a second metal swing gate. Once through the second gate you have two options;
Option 1 - The steeper mountain path route
Bear left and begin climbing up the steeper path which will give you views over the reservoir. You should reach the first viewpoint after around 250m. From here you can continue to hike up the zig zagging path and back around to the second viewpoint located directly in front of the reservoir. This is around 1km in length and should take around 15 minutes.
If you didn’t want to do that you can drop back down to the second swing gate and take option 2 which I have outlined below;From the second swing gate, head right and cross the river via the stepping stones and walk for a further 300m upstream to the base of the reservoir.
From here you can easily walk around the entirety of the reservoir in around 5 minutes.
Both trails do link up via a steep track consisting of mud a rocks around the back of the reservoir, meaning you are able to complete one big loop if you wanted.
I would recommend tackling this full loop his as you are rewarded with terrific views over the reservoir and back towards Swansea.
Due to the algae, the extremely cold water which can cause your body to go into shock, and unseen dangers below the surface , Welsh Water advises you don’t swim here.
However if you really did want to go for a dip there is safe access into the reservoir via its gently sloping concrete shoreline located on its south bank. Ease yourself in slowly and make sure you can quickly and easily get out of the water
Whatever you do dont go jumping or diving into the water as this is recipe for disaster.
There were several youths splashing about in the water while I visited however I can imagine the algae is the least of their worries.
Surfing
Learn to surf during your stay with lessons available between May and September all ages
Between July and August is Adult only surf lessons.
Excellent prices
www.surfschoolwales.co.uk
Surf School Wales
The Princess Margaret WayLearn to surf during your stay with lessons available between May and September all ages
Between July and August is Adult only surf lessons.
Excellent prices
www.surfschoolwales.co.uk
Adventure
If you are up for a bit of adventure, Zip World is a must. There are 4 different activities available here. Phoenix, Tower Flyer, Tower Climber, and Tower Climber. All of this, is just 30 minutes away.
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/location/tower
105 locals recommend
Zip World Tower
If you are up for a bit of adventure, Zip World is a must. There are 4 different activities available here. Phoenix, Tower Flyer, Tower Climber, and Tower Climber. All of this, is just 30 minutes away.
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/location/tower