Swansea is known as the Gateway to the Gower which is the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

It boasts 32 miles of coastline and 50 beaches and coves. Swansea itself is a city on the sea, with the city centre sprawling from Swansea Bay.

The city links into a 120km active travel network of on and off-road cycling and walking routes for people of all abilities. Swansea is also home to more than 50 parks and gardens, giving opportunities for everyone to enjoy well-maintained and managed green spaces.

In addition to the wealth of sandy beaches, Swansea also benefits from parks, nature reserves and well-kept outdoor spaces. Clyne Gardens, which is known for its array of rhododendrons, is one of Swansea’s most popular park areas while Cwmdonkin Park, which overlooks Swansea Bay from the Uplands, was a favourite haunt of Swansea poet, Dylan Thomas.

Swansea Council is committed to bringing nature into the city centre and, alongside Natural Resources Wales, has jointly published a green infrastructure strategy which seeks to address climate change, increase biodiversity and improve residents’ and visitors’ wellbeing and enjoyment.