Three Cliffs Bay is home to one of the most iconic scenes in the Gower. Picture a spectacular shoreline of sand dunes, salt marsh and of course, the signature three limestone cliffs.

Stay safe, this is one of our most beautiful beaches, but nature can be wild too - watch out for strong tides and currents at all times.

This guide will give you all the details you need to reach Three Cliffs Bay via public transport from Cwtsh Hostel. We also recommend a circular hike to complete while you are there.

Travel via public transport

Bus Route

118 - Swansea Bus Station - Police Station, Parkmill, Swansea SA3 2EQ Bus Route or

14 - Swansea Bus Station - Post Office, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2DH

Time 32 minutes

Distance 8.2 miles

Cost £5.10 return (January 2022)

Circular Walk

Distance 6.2 miles

Time 2 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Elevation 306 meters

Photo Credit - Llyr Roberts @llyrroberts

Step 1: Starting at Cwtsh Hostel, walk to Swansea Bus Station

Step 2

Catch the 14 to Post Office, Southgate, Swansea SA3 2DH

14 Bus Time Tables

or

Catch the 118 to the Police Station, Parkmill, Swansea SA3 2EQ

118 Bus Time Tables

Please use Google Maps or Traveline Cymru tools to double check bus times for your chosen dates.

Step 3: Once you get off the bus at either Parkmill or Southgate, walk to the start of the trail at Pennard Post Office.

Step 4: Start the route in an clockwise fashion, during the route you’ll come across: a grand design house, beautiful cliffs, Pobbles beach, Tor bay, Pennard golf club and Pennard castle.

Step 5: Bonus points to those who plan a meal at The Gower Inn at the beginning or at the end of their hike!

Here’s the full route mapped on Strava (link + map)!
Cwtsh Hostel - Three Cliffs Bay Circular | 9.9 km Trail Running Route on Strava