Swansea Bay Visitors Guide - PDF - FirstGroup

Escape to a specialplace...without the car…get there on the bus or train!Your easy guide to bus and train servicesbetween Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot andthe coast and countryside attractions ofSwansea Bay30th September 2013 until further notice

SWANSEA BAY'S BEST ATTRACTIONS AREEASILY REACHED BY BUSMARGAM COUNTRY PARKPage 15 b X1THREE CLIFFS BAYPage 7 b 14MUMBLESPage 6 b 2BAFAN FOREST PARKPage 16 b 23 or b 159MELINCOURT WATERFALLPage 14 b X5SWANSEA CANAL ATPONTARDAWEPage 12 b 120 or b 125WORM'S HEADPage 8 b 114 or b 118…or just take a scenic bus ride!2All photos © BayTrans

YOUR TRAVEL GUIDE TO BUSES ANDTRAINS IN SWANSEA BAYVisitor attractions throughout Swansea Bay are very well served either directly or through hub connections atSwansea, Neath and Port Talbot. Swansea's modern, lively City Bus Station situated adjacent to the QuadrantShopping Centre in the heart of the city has a wide range of retail and food/drink facilities on site or close by.This guide shows times of buses and trains from the principal hubs to the key visitor attractions throughout thearea and includes useful connections information.General Index to this guidePageftrmetro: your best way round the city 4Swansea City guide and attractions 5The Mumbles - Oystermouth; Bracelet, Caswell & Langland Bays 6Gower - Bishopston, Pennard, Parkmill, Penmaen, Oxwich 7Gower - Reynoldston, Port Eynon, Rhossili 8Gower - Penclawdd, Llanrhidian, Llanmadoc, Llangennith 9Route Map for Swansea Bay bus & train services 10 & 11Swansea's Mountain Country & Swansea Valley 12Neath Town guide and attractions 13The Vales of Neath & Dulais - Canals & Waterfalls 14Port Talbot Town guide and attractions 15Margam Country Park - countryside activities centre 15Afan Forest Park - Walking and Cycling Paradise 16Brecon Beacons Heart of Wales Pembrokeshire by bus & train 17General tips on using the Bus and TrainOn all buses , tickets are issued by the driver. In Swansea and Mumbles you can purchase First Day and Week ticketvouchers in advance at the Tourist Information Centres at no extra cost. Tickets sold are single (one way) or return (roundtrip) though for most journeys it is advisable to buy First Day tickets; these are for all Swansea Bay with local versionsfor Swansea City and Neath & Port Talbot; and permit unlimited travel for a day in their areas; weekly tickets are alsoavailable. On services operated by South Wales Transport or New Adventure Travel, First Day tickets are not valid.For travel by train, you will be able to buy your tickets at the ticket offices at the three main stations. When ticket officesare closed or if you are joining at smaller stations, you can buy your ticket on the train.Days of operationThe following are used in timetabledisplays to denote days of operationM-SaMondays toSaturdaysSDM-FSchool DaysMons to FrisSaSSHSaturdays (&School Holidays)School Term Days (SD) and School Holidays (SH)Some bus services shown in these timetables run at different times in school terms andschool holidays. See below which dates apply to eachSchool Terms 2 Sept-25 Oct; 4 Nov-20 Dec 2013; 6 Jan-21 Feb; 3 March-11 April 2014School Holidays 28 Oct-1 Nov 2013; 23 Dec 2013-3 Jan 2014; 24-28 Feb; 13-25 April 2014More information on public transportFor detailed travel information, planning journeys or checking the time of your next bus or train.Traveline Cymru Tel 0871 200 22 33 www.travelinecymru.info; text 84268SBHSundays & BankHoliday MondaysCover photographs: Gnoll Estate Country Park, Llanmadoc, Mewslade Bay ©BayTrans3

THE CITY OF SWANSEAArriving at Swansea by TrainMany of the city's bus services call at the Train Station; for the City Centre, City Bus Station, St Helen's,Singleton Park, the Welsh National Pool and Swansea University, take the 4 or 4A immediately outside thestation. Connections to all other bus services at the Bus Station. For buses to the Liberty Stadium, Morriston,Cwm Clydach, Pontardawe, Felindre & Mynydd y Gwair, Fforestfach, Pontlliw and Pontarddulais, cross the roadoutside the Train StationArriving at Swansea by Bus or CoachAll incoming bus and coach services come into the City Bus Station; city and regional buses also leave from there.Interchange is attractive, it is adjacent to the Quadrant Shopping Centre and there are excellent facilities for waitingor interchanging passengers: Costa Coffee, retail outlets and fully accessible toilets. Staff at the information deskare on hand to deal with travel enquiries and the Tourist Information Centre is just 50 metres walk away.Swansea's ftr Metro links the Train Station and theCity Bus Station to most city centre attractions andservicesStop nameServesSTADIUMTRAIN STATIONKINGSWAYQUADRANTCIVIC CENTRETHE SLIPST HELEN'SSINGLETON PARKSINGLETON HOSPITALUNIVERSITYLiberty StadiumMorfa Retail ParkRiver Tawe Navigation TrailTrains, Grand HotelDragon Hotel, Princess Way ShoppingSwansea Market, Vue CinemaCity Bus & Coach StationQuadrant Shopping, Swansea Grand TheatreTourist Information Centre, The LCNational Waterfront MuseumCentral LibraryBrangwyn HallCricket & Rugby Ground360 Watersports CentreSingleton Park, Botanic GardensWales National PoolSwansea UniversityTaliesin Theatre/Egypt Centre4ftrmetro frequencyMondays to Fridays every 12 minutes from around 0730 to 1830 • Saturdays every 15 minutes from around 0730 to 1830Monday to Saturday & Sunday evening service 4A every hour • Sundays service 4A every half hour from around 0930 to 1830

GETTING TO CITY ATTRACTIONS BY BUSBuses from all parts of the City, Mumbles, Gower, Neath, Port Talbot & the Valleys arrive at the CityBus Station from where most attractions and shopping are within easy walking distance.Walking times are to nearest 5 minutes.Grand Theatre(5 minutes)THE LC (Swansea's Leisure Centre)(5-10 minutes)Swansea Museum(10 minutes)Swansea Marina(5-10 minutes)Food & Drink in the City CentreThere are city centre cafes, restaurants and pubs catering for all tastes within easy walking distance ofthe bus station.Attractions in Swansea City1940's Swansea Bay X1 X3 X5 157 158 224 to Elba Crescent,b 7 per hour.The Chocolate Factory Skidz Karting b X13 to Fforestfach, top of Kingsway,every half hour10 minutes walk to both attractionsDylan Thomas Uplands by Bus8 & 9 Cwmdonkin circular route takesyou through Uplands & Mount Pleasant ofDylan's early years; infrequent serviceSingleton Park 2 2A 2B 2C 3A 4 to Park Main Gatesb 11 per hour.Boating Lake, Singleton Park 2, 2B, 2C, 4 to Boating Lake,b 9 per hour.Walking in the City of SwanseaSwansea Market(5 minutes)National Waterfront Museum(10 minutes)Dylan Thomas Centre(15 minutes)Central Library(5 minutes)Bus information is for weekday daytime services only approximately 0900-1800 hrs. For servicesat other times and on Sundays, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoLiberty Stadium 4 4A 59 120 125 to Stadium,b 10 per hour.Dylan Thomas' HouseCwmdonkin Park15 20 20A 21 21A 21B 29 118 to Uplands Square,b 7 per hour.5-10 minutes walk to both attractionsTaliesin Theatre/Egypt Centre 2A 3A 4 116 to University Main Hallb 7 per hour.Botanic GardensSingleton Park 20 20A 21 21A 21B 118 to Brynmill Lane, Sketty,b 6 per hour.Wales National Pool 2A, 3A, 4 to Singleton Hospital,b 7 per hour.SA1-Oystermouth: BayTrans Coast Walk 244, 157, 158, 224 to SA1,b 4 per hour.Dylan Thomas' Uplands15, 20/A, 21/A/B, 29 to Uplands Square,b 6 per hour.River Tawe Navigation Trail4, 4A, 59, 120, 125 to Stadium,b 10 per hour.Penllergare WoodsX13 to Penllergaer Roundabout,b every half hourDetails of bus and train connections from Neath and Port Talbot to Swansea on page 105

THE MUMBLESThere is so much packed into the small Mumbles peninsula, beaches, entertainment, walks,character shopping, a fine castle and a variety of places to eat and drink. All parts of the Mumblespeninsula are served by bus.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoBlackpillBlackpill Lido Swansea Bay Land TrainWeekdays: 2 2A 2B 2C 3A 14 to Lido,b 7 per hour.Sundays: 2A 3A to Lido,b 2 per hour.Clyne GardensClyne Farm Activity Centre* Weekdays: 14 to Westport Avenue, every hour;Sundays: 2A 3A to Lido, b 2 per hour.*10-15 minutes walk from Westport Avenue bus stopOystermouthOystermouth CastleMumbles Arts & Crafts CentreThe Lovespoon GalleryChildren's Playground & Mini GolfOystermouth Square Weekdays: 2 2A 2B 2C to Newton Rdb 4 per hour.Sundays: 2A 3A to Oystermouth Square,b 2 per hour.Bracelet BayMumbles Hill Nature ReserveBracelet Bay BeachCastellamare restaurant & café bar;Fortes Ice Cream Parlour Coast Walk to OystermouthCoast Walk to Caswell BayWeekdays: 2B to Limeslade, every hourNo Sunday serviceMumbles Pier/Knab RockGower Coast Adventures (Boat Trips)Knab Rock Weekdays: 2B to George Hotel, b every hourNo Sunday serviceMumbles Pier Entertainment ComplexLifeboat MuseumMumbles Pier Weekdays: 2B to The Big Apple, b every hour;No Sunday serviceLangland BayLangland Bay Beach (surfing)10 minutes walk from bus stopLangland's Brasserie Surfside Café Weekdays: 2 2A 2B 2C to Langland Cornerb 4 per hour.No Sunday serviceCaswell BayCaswell Bay Beach & Surf SchoolCaswell Bay - Oystermouth: BayTrans Coast Walk 3Surfside Café Weekdays: 2C to Caswell Bay,b every hour; No Sunday serviceBishop's Wood Nature ReserveCaswell Bay - Pennard Cliffs:BayTrans Coast Walk 4Money saving offer - just show your bus ticket to obtain a discount at …… Cafe Valance on Newton Road in Mumbles: free toasted teacake with every hot drink6Details of bus and train connections from Neath and Port Talbot to Swansea on page 10.

GOWER AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYThe Gower Coast between Caswell and Oxwich Bay is marked by limestone cliffs with secluded baysand a well wooded interior. There are many scenic coastal walks and hidden beaches. All are easilyreached by bus and sometimes a short walk from the bus stop.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoBishopston / Pwll Du BaySt Teilo's Historic ChurchPwll Du BayBishopston Valley WalkBus stop Pyle Corner; 1.5 kms,Valley Hotel & Joiners Arms 30 minutes walkBuses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 14 every hour to Bishopston Valley Hotel; no Sunday servicePennard Cliffs / Southgate BayJewels by the SeaPennard Cliffs-Oxwich Bay:Southgate Bay BayTrans Coast Walk 5Three Cliffs Bay 2 kms, 45 minutes walkCoffee Shop Three Cliffs Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 14 every hour to Pennard Cliffs; no Sunday serviceParkmill / Penmaen / NicholastonGower Heritage Centre Parc le Breos Trekking CentreThree Cliffs Bay walk from Parkmill or PenmaenShepherd's Store Gower Inn Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park Buses from Swansea City Bus StationOxwich BayOxwich National Nature ReserveOxwich BeachSt Illtyd's Historic ChurchOxwich Bay Hotel Perriswood Archery/Falconry,Nicholaston Nicholaston Farm PYO Fruit & VegetablesWeekdays: b 118 (Sundays 114) to Parkmill, Pennard & Nicholaston at the following times:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;0750 0905 1120 1335service resumes Spring 20141550 1705 1805 1940Oxwich CastleOxwich Bay-Port Eynon: BayTrans Coast Walk 6Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 116/118 (Sundays 114) to Oxwich Cross at following times:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;0750p 0940k 1155k 1345k 1525ks service resumes Spring 20141705p 1805pNotes: k-connecting bus at Killay p-connecting bus at Parkmill s-Saturdays & School HolidaysMoney saving offers - just show your bus ticket to obtain a discount at……Coffee Shop Three Cliffs at Pennard Cliffs: 10% discount on all food and drink…Gower Heritage Centre at Parkmill: an amazing half price entry offer!!…Perriswood Archery & Falconry at Nicholaston: three archery sessions for the price of two!Details of bus and train connections from Neath and Port Talbot to Swansea on page 10.7

GOWER AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYThe Gower Peninsula between Oxwich and Port Eynon is characterised by rugged coastalscenery and inland by the highest point in Gower at Cefn Bryn. Gower's coastal sceneryreaches a spectacular climax at Rhossili with its world famous beach and iconic Worm's Head.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoCefn Bryn / ReynoldstonArthur's Stone, Cefn BrynCefn Bryn-Parkmill: BayTrans Country Walk 1Buses from Swansea City Bus StationPort EynonSt Catwg's Historic Church, Port EynonOld Salt House (remains), Port EynonPort Eynon & Horton BeachSmugglers Haunt; Ship Inn; café Buses from Swansea City Bus StationGower Kite Centre, Pitton Cross Bus stop: Pitton CrossRhossili GallerySt Mary's Historic ChurchNational Trust Visitor CentreWorm's Head Hotel St George's Historic Church, ReynoldstonReynoldston Village GreenKing Arthur Hotel Weekdays: b 118 (Sundays 116) to Cefn Bryn & Reynoldston Green at the following times:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;Cefn Bryn 1020 1235 1450service resumes Spring 2014Reynoldston 0750 1020 1235 1940Green 1450 1705 1805Port Eynon-Rhossili: BayTrans Coast Walk 7Weekdays: b 118 (Sundays 114) to Port Eynon at the following times:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;0750 0905s 1120s 1335sservice resumes Spring 20141550s 1705 1805 1940Notes: s-connecting bus at Scurlage CountrymanRhossili (including Pitton & Mewslade) and ScurlageMewslade Bay & Beach (10-15 mins walk)Bus stop: Pitton CrossroadsRhossili BeachWalk to Worm's Head (check tides)Local circular walkBay Bistro Gower Holiday Village, Scurlage: Indoor Swimming PoolChips Ahoy (take away) Countryman, Scurlage Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 118 (Sundays 116/118) to RhossiliMondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;0750 0905 1020 1120 1235 1335 service resumes Spring 20141450 1550 1705 1805 1940Money saving offers - just show your bus ticket to obtain a discount at……King Arthur Hotel Reynoldston: 10% discount on bar meals…Bay Bistro at Rhossili: 10% discount on main meals…National Trust Visitor Centre at Rhossili: 10% discount on gifts and books…Britannia Inn at Llanmadoc: 10% discount on bar meals8Details of bus and train connections from Neath and Port Talbot to Swansea on page 10

GOWER AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYThe North Gower Coast is characterised by coastal marshes and low hills with extensive viewsacross the Burry Estuary towards Carmarthenshire; there are a number of nature reservesalong this coastline and the north end of the spectacular Rhossili Beach reaches Llangennith.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoPenclawdd and CroftyCrofty MarshesWalk Penclawdd to LlanrhidianPenclawdd Crofty Inn Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 116 approximately every hour; no Sunday serviceLlanrhidianSt Rhidian's Historic ChurchLlanrhidian-Gowerton:Llanrhidian Marsh Nature Reserve BayTrans Coast Walk 10Dolphin Inn Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 116/118 (Sundays 116) to Llanrhidian Cross at the following timesMondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays0740a 0835p 1020c 1055p 1235c1310p 1450c 1525p 1640p 1740pOldwalls / Weobley Castle / Cheriton / LlanmadocWeobley CastleCwm Ivy WoodsBrittania Inn Our Shop Broughton Burrows Nature ReserveLlanmadoc-Llanrhidian:BayTrans Coast Walk 9Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 116/118 (Sundays 116) to WeobleyCastle, Landimore & Cheriton as follows:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays0740ap 1020c 1235c 1410p 1450c 1640op 1740pLlangennithSundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;service resumes Spring 2014Notes: a-runs 10 mins later on Saturdays & School HolidaysRouting: p-service 116 runs direct via Penclawdd c-service 118 runs via Cilibion with connecting busSt Cadoc's Historic Church, CheritonCheriton PotterySt Madoc's Historic ChurchLlanmadoc-Rhossili: BayTrans Coast Walk 8Buses to these places can travel west of Oldwalls in aclockwise or anti-clockwise direction. All four places areserved though journey times may vary.Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;service resumes Spring 2014Notes: a-runs 10 mins later on Saturdays & School Holidays. o-serves Oldwalls onlyRouting: p-service 116 via Penclawdd, c-service 118 via Cilibion with connection into 115 Schooldays Sat & School HolsSt Cenydd's Historic Church, Llangennith Llangennith Beach (surfing)King's Head Hotel Llangennith 2 kms walkBuses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b 116/118 (Sundays 116) to Llangennith at the following times:Mondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays;0740ap 1020c 1235c 1410p 1450c 1640p 1740p service resumes Spring 2014Notes: a-runs 10 mins later on Saturdays & School Holidays.Routing: p-service 116 via Penclawdd, c-service 118 via Cilibion with connection into 115 Schooldays Sat & School HolsDetails of bus and train connections from Neath and Port Talbot to Swansea on page 109

BUS AND TRAIN ROUTES AROUND SWANSEA BAYBuses and Trains from Neath to SwanseaBuses:Weekdays: X5 from Neath Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station, every half hour daytimeSundays: 156 from Neath Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station, irregular serviceConnections at Swansea City Bus Station for Mumbles, Gower and all other destinations.Trains:Weekdays: Arriva & Great Western from Neath to Swansea, 2-3 per hour daytime.Sundays: Arriva & Great Western from Neath to Swansea, 1-2 per hour daytime.Connecting ftrmetro bus 4 from Swansea Train Station to City Bus Station.Connections at Swansea City Bus Station for Mumbles, Gower and all other destinations.Buses and Trains from Port Talbot to SwanseaBuses:Weekdays: X1 & X3 from Port Talbot Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station, every half hour daytime.Sundays: National Express from Port Talbot Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Station, irregular service, subject toseats being available. Also Ridgways 77, 3 times per dayConnections at Swansea City Bus Station for Mumbles, Gower and all other destinations.Trains:Weekdays: Arriva & Great Western from Port Talbot to Swansea, 2-3 per hour daytime.Sundays: Arriva & Great Western from Port Talbot to Swansea, 1-2 per hour daytime.Connecting ftrmetro bus 4 from Swansea Train Station to City Bus Station.Connections at Swansea City Bus Station for Mumbles, Gower and all other destinations.10Bus & Train information is for daytime services only approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.info

BUS AND TRAIN ROUTES AROUND SWANSEA BAYBuses and Trains from Swansea to NeathBuses:Weekdays: X5 from Swansea to Neath, every half hour daytime.Sundays: Sundays 156 from Swansea to Neath irregular serviceTrains:Weekdays: Arriva & Great Western from Swansea to Neath, 2-3 per hour daytime;Sundays: Arriva & Great Western from Swansea to Neath, 1-2 per hour daytime.Buses and Trains from Swansea to Port TalbotBuses:Weekdays: X1 & X3 from Swansea to Port Talbot, every half hour daytime.Sundays: National Express from Swansea to Port Talbot, irregular service subject to seats being available.Also Ridgways 77, 3 times per dayTrains:Weekdays: Arriva & Great Western from Swansea to Port Talbot, 2-3 per hour daytime.Sundays: Arriva & Great Western from Swansea to Port Talbot, 1-2 per hour daytime.11

SWANSEA'S MOUNTAIN COUNTRY ANDSWANSEA VALLEYOne of Swansea's best kept secrets is the large area of mountain and moorland fringing thenorth of the City. The Tawe Valley (commonly known as the Swansea Valley) is largelyundiscovered by visitorsBus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoFelindre & Mynydd y GwairLower Lliw Visitor CentreVisitor Centre Shepherd's Country Inn Mason's Arms, Rhydypandy Garnswllt Outdoor Centre* * opening soonCwm ClydachCwm Clydach RSPB ReserveClydach Community Centre Felindre-Pontlliw: BayTrans Country Walk 2Buses from Swansea City Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: only b 142 to Felindre, Cwmcerdinen & GarnswlltMondays to Saturdays except BH Mondays1015* 1220* 1430* 1710* SA * Buses leave Swansea Train Station 5 minutes later1740* M-F SA Saturdays only M-F Mondays to Fridays onlyCwm Clydach Walk BayTrans Country Walk 3Buses from Swansea City Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b X21 to Craig Cefn Parc, every hour; no Sunday service* Buses leave Swansea Train Station 6 minutes laterPontardawePontardawe Arts CentreCwm Du Glen WalkPontardawe Town Centre Pontardawe-Godre'r Graig: BayTrans Country Walk 4Buses from Swansea City Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b 120 or 125 to Pontardawe Jubilee, every half hour; no Sunday serviceBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: b 132 to Pontardawe Jubilee, every half hour; no Sunday serviceBrynamman & CwmllynfellBlack Mountain Centre, BrynammanBlack Mountain Gallery, CwmllynfellFforest Fawr Geopark WalksBlack Mountain Centre Buses from Swansea City Bus Station or KingswayWeekdays: b X26 or X64 to Cwmllynfell & Brynamman; no Sunday service1020* 1105 1305 1600* 1605 * to Brynamman onlyBuses from Neath Train StationWeekdays: b X64 to Cwmllynfell & Brynamman; no Sunday service1128 1328 162812

NEATHNeath is an old established town which dates back to Roman times; today it is a thriving markettown with a lot of history and a truly wonderful hinterland, an excellent centre for all sorts ofactivities.Arriving at Neath by TrainMost of Neath's bus services leave from the Bus Station, 5 minutes easy walk from the TrainStation. X63 & X64 buses leave from outside the Train Station. Taxis are readily availablethough most town attractions are within easy walking distance.Arriving at Neath by Bus or CoachMost incoming bus services come into the Bus Station. National Express Coaches and buses fromBrecon, Brynamman and Ystradgynlais come into the Train Station stop.Getting to Attractions in and around NeathBus information is for daytime services only approximately 0900-1800 hrs. For services atother times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoNeath Bus and Train Stations are centrally sited; walk times given are to nearest 5 minutesSt Thomas' Historic Church5 minutes walkNearby Canal Boat TripsLeave from outside B&Q, 5 minutesNearby Neath Market 5 minutes walkNeath Castle5 minutes walkGwyn Hall Arts & Entertainment Centre5 minutes walk Victoria Gardensadjacent to bus, 5 minutes from trainNearby Gnoll Estate Country Park 5-10 minutes walkSite of old Roman Fort (Nidum)Neath Abbey Road 10 minutesA number of attractions are close to Neath and reached by BusNeath Abbey Cistercian MonasteryBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: 141, 158, 159, 204 to NeathAbbeyb 5-6 per hour; 156 - 6 per day SundaysNeath Canal Tonna LockBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: X5 to Tonna Whittington Hotel,every half hour;1030 & 1530 SundaysSt Illtyd's Historic Church, LlantwitBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: X5 to Llantwit Road, every half hour;1030 & 1530 SundaysSt Catwg's Historic Church, CadoxtonBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: 154 to Cadoxton Green Dragon, every hour;0908, 1200 & 1700 SundaysBus information is for daytime services only approximately 0900-1800 hrs. For servicesat other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.info13

THE VALE OF NEATH AND DULAIS VALLEYThese two former coal mining valleys are transformed back largely to their original beautyand there are many fine walks and attractions to enjoy. All are easily reached by bus thoughthe famous Pontneddfechan/Waterfall Country involves an initial 2km walk from the bus stopThere are no buses on Sundays though taxis are available at Neath Train Station.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoAberdulais and Cefn CoedCraig Gwladus Country ParkAberdulais Tinworks & Waterfall Aberdulais Canal BasinCefn Coed Colliery Museum (bus stop adjacent)Buses from Swansea City Bus Stationb X63/X64* to Aberdulais Falls, every houror b 158 Swansea-Aberdulais Falls, everyhour. No Sunday serviceCrynant & Seven SistersAberdulais-Resolven: BayTrans Country Walk 5Buses from Neath Bus Station154, 158 to Aberdulais Falls,b 2 per hour. 0908, 1200 & 1700 Sundays*X63/4 is operated by New Adventure Travel & 158 by First Cymru; tickets not inter-availableDulais Valley Heritage TrailsCrynant & Seven SistersThe Gradon, Crynant Buses from Swansea City Bus Stationb X63/X64 to Crynant, every hourb 158 to Crynant & Seven Sisters, every hour.0908, 1200 & 1700 SundaysDulais Valley Quads & ArcheryBus stop NantycafnSeven Sisters Buses from Neath Bus Stationb 158 to Crynant & Seven Sisters, every hour0908, 1200 & 1700 Sundays*X63/4 is operated by New Adventure Travel & 158 by First Cymru; tickets not inter-availableBanwen and CoelbrenHenrhyd Waterfall3kms, 30 minutes walk from BanwenBuses from Swansea City Bus Station & NeathBus Station to BanwenWeekdays: b 158 to Banwen Terminus, everyhour; 3 per day SundaysVale of Neath: Waterfall CountrySarn Helen Roman Road Banwen-AberdulaisWalk Banwen or Coelbren to Craig-y-NosBuses from Swansea City Bus Station & NeathTrain Station to CoelbrenWeekdays: b X63/X64 from Swansea 1000, 1105*& 1305*; from Neath 1023, 1128* & 1328*.* change buses in Ystradgynlais; no Sunday service14Melincourt WaterfallResolven-Maesgwyn Canal WalkFarmers Arms, Resolven Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b X5 to Melincourt, Resolven,Glynneath & Pontwalby, every half hourNo Sunday serviceGlynneathJava Café Lamb & Flag Hotel Pontwalby-Scwd Gwladus: BayTrans Country Walk 6Angel Inn, Pontneddfechan Buses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: b X5 to Melincourt, Resolven,Glynneath & Pontwalby, every half hour1030 & 1530 SundaysWeekdays: b 161 to Glynneath & Pontneddfechan0905* 1325**operated by DANSA, tickets not interavailable with First

PORT TALBOTPort Talbot is a relatively modern industrial town with a long heritage of steelmaking. Itsorigins are the market town and present day seaside resort of Aberafan.Arriving at Port Talbot by TrainAll of Port Talbot's bus services leave from the Bus Station, 5-10 minutes easy walk from theTrain Station. Buses to Margam Park, Goytre, Maesteg and Aberafan Seafront also leave fromoutside the Train Station. Taxis are readily available though most town attractions are withineasy walking distance.Arriving at Port Talbot by Bus or CoachAll incoming National Express coach and bus services come into the Bus Station. Connectionsto all local bus services.Getting to Attractions in and around Port TalbotBus information is for daytime services only approximately 0900-1800 hrs. For services atother times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoPort Talbot Bus and Train Stations are centrally sited; walk times given are to nearest 5 mins.Aberafan SeafrontApollo CinemaBuses from Port Talbot Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b 8 to Aberafan Seafront,b 3 per hour.Sundays, every hour (from Bus Station only)L&A Outdoor Centre, GoytreBuses from Port Talbot Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b 66 to to Goytre terminus, everyhour; No Sunday serviceRichard Burton TrailsChildhood Trail, TaibachBuses from Port Talbot Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b 8 to Taibach Library; b 3 perhour. Sundays b 76 to Taibach 3 times per dayPrincess Royal TheatreAberafan Shopping CentreClose to the Bus Station;5-10 minutes walk from the Train StationGoytre-Bryn WalkMain Trail, Cwmafan-PontrhydyfenAfan Tafarn Cwmafan Buses from Port Talbot Bus StationWeekdays: b 1 or b 23 to Cwmafan CommunityCentre; b 4 per hour. Sundays every hourMargam Country ParkGo ApeMiniature Train RideOrienteering TrailsGeocaching TrailsPony Trekking Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b X1 to Margam Park Main Gates,every hour. b 77 at 1015, 1315 & 1615 SundaysBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: b X1 to Margam Park Main Gates,every hour. No Sunday service.Margam to Swansea SA1: BayTrans Coast Walk 1Margam Abbey & Stones MuseumFairytale LandCircular WalksWood Vibrations TrailFarm TrailBuses from Port Talbot Bus & Train StationsWeekdays: b X1 or b 224 to Margam Park MainGates, b 3 per hour.b 76 at 1045, 1345 & 1645 SundaysFrom Swansea & Neath Sundays: Train to Port TalbotTrain Station, then b 76, 3 times per day or by TaxiBus access points to this trail: b X1 weekdays,b 76 or b 77 SundaysMargam Abbey; Port Talbot Bus Station; BritonFerry Travellers Rest15

AFAN FOREST PARK: WALKING ANDCYCLING PARADISEWithin minutes of leaving Port Talbot, you are transported into another world. Afan ForestPark is a stunningly beautiful area now world famous for its Mountain Biking. It is much morethan this, however, as many of its trails follow former railway tracks and therefore easilygraded for walkers and leisure cyclists. Other trails link the Afan Valley to Margam Parkand across to the Vale of Neath.Bus information is for daytime services from Swansea approximately 0900-1800 hrs.For services at other times, phone 0871 200 22 33 or go to www.travelinecymru.infoPontrhydyfenRichard Burton Trail: BayTrans Country Walk 7Pontrhydyfen AqueductKanji WoodlandPontrhydyfen-Cymmer: BayTrans Country Walk 8Rhyslyn WalkRiver & Railway WalkAfan Forest Visitor Centre and Duffryn RhonddaAfan Forest Park Visitor CentreSouth Wales Miner's MuseumAfan Forest Park Visitor Centre Gyfylchi Ridgetop TrailAfan Woodland WalkAfan Lodge, Duffryn Rhondda Cymmer and BlaengwynfiCymmer Swimming PoolCymmer Refreshment Rooms Cymmer-Afan Forest Centre-Rhyslyn WalkCymmer-Blaengwynfi WalkTunnel Hotel, Blaengwynfi Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b X3 changing to 23 at Port Talbot for Pontrhydyfen, Afan Forest Visitor Centre,Duffryn Rhondda, Cymmer & Blaengwynfi, every hour; No Sunday serviceBuses from Port Talbot Bus StationWeekdays: b 23 to Pontrhydyfen, Afan Forest Centre, Duffryn Rhondda, Cymmer & Blaengwynfi,every hour; No Sunday serviceBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: b 159 changing to 23 at Pontrhydyfen for Afan Forest Centre, Duffryn Rhondda,Cymmer & Blaengwynfi, every hour; No Sunday serviceGlyncorrwgGlyncorrwg Ponds Mountain Bike Centre Pencraig Isaf WalkGlyncorrwg Ridgeway WalkDrop Off Café Buses from Swansea City Bus StationWeekdays: b X3 changing to 23 at Port Talbot and to 32/36 at Cymmer Interchange, every hour;No Sunday serviceBuses from Port Talbot Bus StationWeekdays: b 23 changing to 32/36 at Cymmer Interchange, every hour; no Sunday serviceBuses from Neath Bus StationWeekdays: b 159 changing to 23 at Pontrhydyfen and to 32/36 at Cymmer Interchange , everyhour; No Sunday service.16

EXPLORE FURTHER BY BUS AND TRAINSwansea and the Swansea Bay area is a great base for exploring the wider region. The traincan take you to the magical Heart of Wales and West Wales whilst the bus can take you tothe Brecon Beacons National Park and beyond.Brecon Beacons National Park by BusWith a weekdays direct fast bus service, much of the western part of the National Park iseasily accessible for a day out. The National Showcaves of Wales are served directly by bus.Craig-y-Nos Country ParkBreconNational Showcaves of Wales (Dan-yr-Ogof) Hay on WyeWeekdays: Weekdays only b X63 from Swansea City Bus Station & Neath Train StationMondays to Saturdays except BH MondaysSwansea depart: 0905 1205 1405 1605 1750* *5 minutes later on SaturdaysNeath depart: 0928 1228 1428 1628 1818Two convenient late afternoon departures back from Brecon.X63 continues to Crai, Sennybridge and Brecon; connecting at Brecon to service 39 to Hay on WyePowys Rover tickets are valid on X63 and all connecting services at Brecon.The Heart of Wales by TrainThe very attractive scenery and fascinating country towns of mid Wales are a excellent andeasy day out where the train ride is part of the attraction.LlandeiloLlandoveryLlandrindod WellsKnightonLlanwrtyd WellsTrains from Port Talbot, Neath and SwanseaMondays to Fridays except BH MondaysSundaysPort Talbot depart: 0837c 1222c1037c Note: c-by connecting trainNeath depart: 0845c 1230c 1045cSwansea depart: 0915 1314 1108Gowerton depart: 0926 1326 1113National Botanic Garden of WalesOne of Wales' top attractions is reached by train and bus via Carmarthen.Weekdays onlyPort Talbot depart: 0825 1211Train arrives Carmarthen 0952 1322Neath depart: 0835 1218Bus 166 departs Carmarthen 1008 1328Swansea depart: 0903 1240Arrival at Botanic Gardens 1027 1347Gowerton depart: 0914 1251b 166 returns from Botanic Gardens at 1255 & 1630; connecting trains from Carmarthen at 1405 & 1702Pembrokeshire by TrainPembrokeshire's principal towns are a convenient day out by train. Tenby's famous beaches,Pembroke's fine castle and Milford Haven's maritime quarter are well worth a visit.TenbyHaverfordwestPembrokeMilford HavenTrains from Port Talbot, Neath and Swansea; Mondays to Saturdays*Port Talbot depart: 0936 1122cNeath depart: 0943 1130cSwansea depart: 1000 1200Gowerton depart: 1011 1210Convenient return trains until late eveningc - by connecting trainPort Talbot depart: 0824 1036Neath depart: 0834 1043Swansea depart: 0901 1100Gowerton depart: 0911* Times on Saturdays may vary slightly; check on08457 48 49 50 or www.nationalrail.co.uk17

FURTHER INFORMATIONFind out about your busGeneral tips on using the busFor bus times and informationon fares, tickets and currenttravel offersInformation to help you get around the areaThere are three excellent Tourist Information Centres whose staff will be pleased to helpwith your journey planning when visiting the Swansea Bay area.Swansea TIC is situated adjacent to the City Bus Station; tel 01792 468321;www.visitswanseabay.comMumbles TIC is situated in Oystermouth Square; tel 01792 361302;e-mail: info@mumblestic.co.ukAberdulais TIC is situated at the National Trust about 4 kms out of Neath centre;buses 154 or 158; tel 01639 636674; e-mail: aberdulaistic@nationaltrust.orgMore information on getting to visitor attractions inSwansea BayVisit Swansea BayVisit Neath Port TalbotBayTranswww.visitswanseabay.comwww.visitnpt.co.ukwww.baytrans.org.ukBus Company ContactsFirst Cymru Buses Tel: 01792 572255 Web: www.firstgroup.comSouth Wales Transport Tel: 01639 643311 Web: www.southwalestransport.comNew Adventure Travel Tel: 029 2061 6589 Web: www.natgroup.co.ukArriva Trains Wales Tel: 08457 48 49 50 Web: www.arrivatrainswales.co.ukThis timetable and guide is compiled and produced byBayTrans, a partnership supported by City and Countyof Swansea, Neath Port Talbot County Borough, andFirst Group to encourage greater use of public transportby residents and visitors. Find out more about us andcomprehensive information of travel around Swansea Bay.www.baytrans.org.uk