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You might think that the Gower Walking Festival is all about challenging, long distance hikes - but you’d be wrong. We also take our aim of offering walks suitable for everyone very seriously.

The Dylan Thomas Birthplace is at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive in Swansea's Uplands, where one of Wales's greatest writers was born in 1914.

The Gower Walking Festival has added three extra walks to its already extensive walk programme, bringing the total number of walks on offer to nearly 40.

Clyne Farm Centre is an award-winning farm overlooking Swansea Bay and Mumbles, with dog-friendly self-catering holiday cottages, horse riding and a range of outdoor experiences.

We are delighted to announce that Three Cliffs Coffee Shop/Pennard Stores has agreed to be a Gold Sponsor of the Gower Walking Festival for 2026.

The Gower Walking Festival has officially launched its 2026 programme, introducing a major initiative to make the outdoors more accessible: completely free entry for all walkers under the age of 18.

This year, Gower Walking Festival is offering a free, family friendly, organised litter pick on Swansea Beach.

Our annual celebration of Gower is designed to encourage people to appreciate the area’s unique landscape and rich heritage while enjoying the many benefits of walking.

Mike Scott has worked widely across Wales, the Lakes, and Scotland, but finally came back to Gower in 2009, to work as the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Assistant.