The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Swansea, Wales

October 19, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas, and the second-largest city in Wales, resilient Swansea offers a slew of leafy parks and some impressive cultural centers, including the new National Waterfront Museum and the renowned Dylan Thomas Centre. Rebuilt after WWII, the modern city of 230,000 has a charming outlook over Swansea Bay and the picturesque, unspoiled 16-mile-long Gower Peninsula, home to rich wildlife, prehistoric standing stones, dramatic cliffs and lovely beaches.
Restaurants in Swansea

1. Progress Surf School

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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Progress Surf School

Learn to Surf at LLangennith and Caswell Beach on the Gower, Swansea with Progress Surf School. Surfing lessons for everyone: Any Age, Any Standard, Any Weather! In the safest of environments with our fully qualified surf instructors.

2. Llangennith Surf School

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Llangennith Surf School

Llangennith Surf School run surfing lesson from Llangennith Beach, in South Wales. The aim of the surfing school is to teach individuals how to surf, from absolute beginners through to intermediate level.Our fully qualified British Surfing Association coaches and Great Britain lifeguard staff will give you a totally unique surfing experience. Quality and safety is our trademark!

3. Llangennith Beach

Llangennith, Swansea Wales http://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/llangennith-beach/
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Llangennith Beach

Reviewed By X5850MMrobw

A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.

4. RipNRock

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RipNRock

We are an adventure activity provider based on Gower, Swansea, South Wales. We offer exceptional quality Coasteering, Gorge Walking, Canyoning, Surfing, Rock Climbing, Abseil Adventure and Team Building experiences. We thrive to give all of our visitors the most personal, exciting but safe as necessary experience possible in some of Wales most beautiful surroundings.

5. Swansea Yacht Charter

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Swansea Yacht Charter

Try sailing. Sail around Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower on the luxury yacht Swan Dancer. Day sail, evening or half day! Experienced sailor or complete beginner, call us for availability and prices.

6. Tread Gower

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Tread Gower

Tread Gower offers guided and bespoke adventure throughout Gower & South Wales. We provide Guided walks, navigation courses, mountain skills, bike tours, wild camping and all foot powered experiences!

7. BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre)

Weobley Castle llanrhidian, Gower, Swansea SA3 1HB Wales +44 7856 152540 [email protected] http://brdsports.co.uk/
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BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre)

BRD Mountain Boarding and Gravity Centre, Gower, Swansea, South Wales. We provide lessons, courses and hire of equipment for all terrain mountain boarding, Surfing, grass sledging, dirt scooters and the brd buggy Mariokart in real life. Lessons ranging from beginner to expert. A great place to visit for outdoor fun and fitness if your a corporate group, birthday party or want a thrilling experience as a small group. We provide educational courses for local authority groups like schools and scouts.

Reviewed By Jet628122

Took my grandson mountain boarding yesterday..He has a diagnosis of adhd,asd and odd..Ben's way with young people ,his patience ,compassion and fun element of teaching enabled Zi to stand up unattended and board.Yay!.His self esteem has plummeted ,fresh air ,exercise and a new skill learnt!Thankyou so much Ben!!We'll definitely be back !!

8. Outdoor Matters

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Outdoor Matters

Climbing and adventure days out on Gower and across South Wales. Rock climbing, abseiling, scrambling and more with a fun and knowledgeable local guide. Join us for half day or whole day of rock climbing by the sea, abseiling in the mountains or scrambling along the coastline and into caves. All tours are led by Matt Woodfield, a highly qualified local guide who uses his skill, knowledge and enthusiasm to take people of the best adventures Wales has to offer. These adventures are perfect for family groups, couples, friends and anyone looking to get off the beaten track enjoy a truly memorable experience.

9. Anturfit

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Anturfit

We are an Adventure fitness company based in South Wales. Providing adventure activities and fitness bootcamps that Focus Inspire and Transform.

10. Welsh Surfing Federation Surf School

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Welsh Surfing Federation Surf School

Teaching surfing since 1981 and the surf school based permanently at Llangennith on the stunning Gower Peninsula. Owned and regulated by the Welsh Surfing Federation who are the governing body for surfing in Wales. Courses designed for absolute beginners and intermediates with all equipment provided. Coaches are DBS/CRB checked with internationally recognised surf and lifeguard qualifications. Not for Profit.

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