Kilvey Hill

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Spectacular, panoramic hilltop views

This is one of Swansea's most distinctive landmarks, providing community woodlands, wildlife and stunning walking routes. Just a short distance from the City Centre, with easy access points and free parking.

Community Woodland, Kilvey Hill, Swansea

A network of trails wind their way through the community woodland, heathland and meadows giving the opportunity for people of all ages to explore the natural landscape (keep an eye out for the 'Green Man' sculpture!). The woodland supports a range of wildlife species including peregrines, ravens, linnets, butterflies and a host of insects, mammals and plantlife.

Kilvey's greatest attraction (and well worth the climb), is the incredible views you get from the summit. Look to the east across the golden Swansea Bay coastline and south, towards the old dockland area and beyond. On a clear day you may even be able to spot the Devon coastline!

Coming in 2028 is the 'Skyline Swansea' development which will create an accessible cable car right up to the summit, giving people of all abilities the chance to enjoy the spectacular views. Also included will be a children's play ground, sky swing, restaurant, mountain bike trails and a karting track.

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Gallery

One of the most stunning viewpoints in Swansea.

View from Kilvey Hill, Swansea — Panoramic view along Swansea Bay from the top of Kilvey Hill

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Important!

Due to new development works, bike and walking routes are temporarily diverted. Please visit 'Skyline Swansea' for route updates. Completion due 2028.
The trails are rough, muddy and steep in places, not suitable for wheelchair or pushchair.
There are presently no facilities such as toilets, shops, etc. at this site but the new developments coming in 2028 will have - restaurant, cable car, play area, luge track, sky swing, toilets - 'Skyline Swansea'
The downhill mountain bike track is rated black and strictly for the experienced.
Please keep your dog on a lead and clean up any poo!

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Recommended parking, Pentre Chwyth Road (free): ///chair.ranged.award
Llanerch Road (free, on-street): ///canny.crass.tend
St Illtyd's Crescent/Harbour view Road (free, on-street): ///either.sums.peanut
Please do not block residents access if parking on-street.

National Cycle Route 43 and Route 4 are very close by. Parking at the Pentre Chwyth Road entrance is a good starting point for the Community Woodland and the journey uphill. There are temporary routes in operation due to new developments - 'Skyline Swansea'.

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Bay Stays 169 Trawler Rd, Maritime Quarter SA1 1XZ.
Dolphin SA1 Hotel Whitewalls, Oxford Street SA1 3AB.
Dragon Hotel The Kingsway SA1 5LS.
Glanmor Garden Apartment 113 Glanmor Rd, Sketty, Uplands SA2 0RN.

Holiday Inn Express Swansea-East Llandarcy Neath SA10 6GZ. Dog friendly
Ice House Apartments Kings Road SA1 8AW.
Delta Hotels Swansea Maritime Quarter SA1 3SS.
Morgans Hotel Somerset Place SA1 1RR.
Norton House Hotel Norton Road, Mumbles SA3 5TQ.
Oyster House 137 Mumbles Rd, Mumbles SA3 4DN. Dog friendly
Premier Inn The City Gates, Wind Street SA1 1EE.
The Grand Hotel Ivey Place, High Street SA1 1NX.
The Mumbles Carlton Hotel 654-656 Mumbles Rd SA3 4EA.
The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant 11 Church Lane, Bishopston SA3 3JT. Dog friendly
Towers Hotel & Spa Jersey Marine SA10 6JL.
Travelodge Swansea Central St David's Place SA1 3LQ.
Village Hotel Swansea Langdon Road, Waterfront SA1 8QY.