Welcome to Buses in Gower and Mumbles There are three principal routes in Gower with connecting links to smaller bays and villages. Gower and Mumbles without a car! All parts of Mumbles are served frequently directly from Swansea. Gower has a comprehensive bus network linking Swansea to its beaches; the Coast Path and other walks; nature reserves; visitor attractions; and accessing outdoor activities. All parts of New Adventure Travel buses run approximately every hour daytime (weekdays) on main south Mumbles are well served with local buses. Buses run seven days a week all year in Mumbles and north Gowe r routes and less frequently on connecting routes. and Gower in the high season. First Cymru runs every hour daytime (weekdays) on the Bishopston and Pennard route. Your Adventure starts on the Bus First Cymru also serves Mumbles every 15 minutes daytime (weekdays) and twice an hour Yes, the sense of anticipat ion grows as you see Gower and Swansea Bay unfolding before your Sundays and public holidays. eyes. You can get all over Gower and to most activities directly by bus. Gower Sunday Explorer runs on Sundays and Public Holidays to and within Gower at Easter, Gower Coast Path – the ultimate coastal adventure! The entire length of the path is accessible May Day, spring and late summer public holidays and all Sunday s from 28 May to 1 October. at key points by the bus network. Other Gower Walks – the 35 mile Gower Way crosses the peninsula from Worm’s Head Rhossili Your ticket to ride over Gower’s highest point to Penlle’r Castell in the ancient Lordship of Gower. There are many (prices correct as at April 2017 and subject to alteration) shorter walks criss-crossing Gower. Explore Gower (Bus) – unlimited travel all day in Gower, Mumbles and city of Swansea Beaches – all of Gower’s amazing beaches are accessible by bus; it’s a short walk to some. valid on all N A T and First Cymru bus services for £5.50 adult; £3.60 16 & under. Nature & Wildlife Reserves – Gower is home to three of Wales’ National Nature Reserves; at Explore Gower (Train & Bus) – buy this when you buy your train ticket at principal UK stations Oxwich Bay, Gower Coast (Rhossili) and Whiteford (Llanmadoc) and smaller reserves run by the and get unlimited travel for a day in Gower, Mumbles and Swansea city for £5.50 adult £3.60 Wildlife Trust. All are easily reached by bus. 16 & under; or for a short break (3 days) at £13.00 adult £8.00 16 & under. Heritage and Legend – Gower is full of history, heritage and legends including the Gower Gower Day Rider – unlimited travel all day only on NAT services 114 to 119 for £5.00 adult; Heritage Centre in Parkmill, a rural life museum and craft centre. Gower is home to fifteen historic £3.40 16 & under. churches and four medieval castles. From the legendary King Arthur to the memorial to Antarctic explorer Edgar Evans, Gower is full of legends, past and present. First Day Swansea City – unlimited travel all day only on First Cymru buses in the city of Swansea, Mumbles; and Bishopston/Pennard for £4.20 adult; £2.80 16 & under. Activities outdoors – Gower is great for adventure activities; sailing at Oxwich; surfing at Langland, Caswell and Rhossili Bays; boat First Day Swansea Bay – unlimited travel on First Cymru buses throughout most of trips from Mumbles and Oxwich Bay; archery, shooting and Swansea Bay. falconry at Perriswood; kite flying at Pitton Cross; and many more. Family tickets – there are family versions of Gower Rider and First Swansea City tickets for both daily and weekly travel. Swansea Visitor Attractions – on poor weather days or just for a change, take the bus into Swansea for its huge Explore Wales Pass/Explore South Wales Pass – holders of these passes can use them range of attractions, entertainment and eating out. The without restriction on all bus services to and within Swansea and Mumbles. National Waterfront Museum, the LC (Swansea’s iconic leisure centre) and Swansea Market are three attractions a Wales Concessionary Travel Pass – Seniors and others entitled to this and resident in Wales short walk from the City Bus Station. can travel on all bus services within Mumbles and Gower free of charge! 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Gower and Mumbles without a car! All parts of Mumbles are served frequently directly from Swansea. Gower has a comprehensive bus network linking Swansea to its beaches; the Coast Path and other walks; nature reserves; visitor attractions; and accessing outdoor activities. All parts of New Adventure Travel buses run approximately every hour daytime (weekdays) on main south Mumbles are well served with local buses. Buses run seven days a week all year in Mumbles and north Gowe r routes and less frequently on connecting routes. and Gower in the high season. First Cymru runs every hour daytime (weekdays) on the Bishopston and Pennard route. Your Adventure starts on the Bus First Cymru also serves Mumbles every 15 minutes daytime (weekdays) and twice an hour Yes, the sense of anticipat ion grows as you see Gower and Swansea Bay unfolding before your Sundays and public holidays. eyes. You can get all over Gower and to most activities directly by bus. Gower Sunday Explorer runs on Sundays and Public Holidays to and within Gower at Easter, Gower Coast Path – the ultimate coastal adventure! The entire length of the path is accessible May Day, spring and late summer public holidays and all Sunday s from 28 May to 1 October. at key points by the bus network. Other Gower Walks – the 35 mile Gower Way crosses the peninsula from Worm’s Head Rhossili Your ticket to ride over Gower’s highest point to Penlle’r Castell in the ancient Lordship of Gower. There are many (prices correct as at April 2017 and subject to alteration) shorter walks criss-crossing Gower. Explore Gower (Bus) – unlimited travel all day in Gower, Mumbles and city of Swansea Beaches – all of Gower’s amazing beaches are accessible by bus; it’s a short walk to some. valid on all N A T and First Cymru bus services for £5.50 adult; £3.60 16 & under. Nature & Wildlife Reserves – Gower is home to three of Wales’ National Nature Reserves; at Explore Gower (Train & Bus) – buy this when you buy your train ticket at principal UK stations Oxwich Bay, Gower Coast (Rhossili) and Whiteford (Llanmadoc) and smaller reserves run by the and get unlimited travel for a day in Gower, Mumbles and Swansea city for £5.50 adult £3.60 Wildlife Trust.