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Swansea City Centre Walking Trail

Swansea, Wales’ Waterfront City, has a vibrant City Centre with over 200 shops and Wales’ largest indoor market. As well as a wide range of indoor attractions (including the oldest and newest museums in Wales). Discover Swansea's cultural side by following the trail around the city's galleries, museums, libraries and archives. This walk is fully paved and crosses some roads. Toilets and refreshments are available close to the start and at the finish of the walk and at the main stopping points on the walk.

Walk Summary

Distance: 1.2 miles (2km)
Time:  2 hours
Walk classification: Easy - Moderate
Notes: This walk is fully paved and crosses some roads. Toilets and refreshments are available close to the start and at the finish of the walk and at the main stopping points on the walk. Car parks and bus stop close to start and finish of walk at Swansea Casstle.

Discover Swansea Trail (download PDF)
A man and woman holding hands outside the Dylan Thomas Centre

Your Adventure Starts Here!

This guide takes you on a walking tour of the ‘Top 10’ most asked about attractions in and near Swansea City Centre, by our lovely visitors.

Highlights include:

Swansea Market

Dylan Thomas Centre

Swansea Museum

National Waterfront Museum

Useful Information

Swansea Council Countryside Access Team
01792 635746 or 01792 635230
countrysideaccess@swansea.gov.uk

Further links

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Traveline Cymru

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