Upper Killay Travel Guide

Swansea

Upper Killay Pines Congregational Church. The Congregational chapel dates from 1911. The building also accommodates a Korean church.
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Upper Killay Pines Congregational Church. The Congregational chapel dates from 1911. The building also accommodates a Korean church.
Photo by Bill Boaden (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Pwll-y-froga. Entrance to Pwll-y-Froga on right , with footpaths diverging right and left, and also straight ahead, in the middle distance.
Photo by Jennifer Luther Thomas (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Road from Ty-gwyn Generously coloured yellow on the 1:25,000 map, this is barely more than a track. It is the start of a number of footpaths, and connects with the path shown in my picture in square SS5793
Photo by Ruth Sharville (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Popular places to visit

Three Cliffs and the Bay viewed from a hilltop

Three Cliffs Bay Beach

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Three Cliffs Bay Beach during your travels in Swansea? Stroll along the marina in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

Three Cliffs Bay Beach
Rhossili Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a bay or harbour

Rhossili Beach

5/5(84 reviews)

Enjoy long walks, spot birds and marine life, and watch surfers ride big waves at this award-winning beach on the Gower Peninsula.

Rhossili Beach
Oxwich Bay Beach featuring a beach and vehicle touring

Oxwich Bay Beach

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Stroll along one of Britain’s most picturesque beaches and follow the trails into the nature reserve for its diverse landscape.

Oxwich Bay Beach
Mumbles Pier featuring general coastal views

Mumbles Pier

4/5(96 reviews)

Amble along this Victorian Pier for its arcade games and café and enjoy the views of the sea and the lighthouse.

Mumbles Pier
Caswell Bay Beach which includes hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Caswell Bay Beach

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Surf on the choppy waters of this scenic bay and trek along the nature paths for gorgeous views of cliffs and headlands.

Caswell Bay Beach
Grand Theatre featuring street scenes

Grand Theatre

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Attend a dramatic performance in this historic 19th-century theater and enjoy the views from the rooftop bar of the Arts Wing.

Grand Theatre

Things to do

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

Rp1.918.352
per adult
Cardiff: Gower Peninsula's Cliffs Scenic Day Tour
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls

Rp1.525.117
per adult
Day Hike: The Brecon Beacons Amazing Six Waterfalls
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea

Rp229.468
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Swansea
9 Hour Tour from Cardiff to Mumbles Three Cliffs Worms Head Gower

From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

Rp5.048.295
per adult
From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour

Rp5.048.295
per adult
Bannau Brycheiniog Brecon Beacons Hay on Wye Tour
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour

Rp3.212.551
per traveller
Swansea City Highlights Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Upper Killay

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea

4 out of 5
Maritime Quarter Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.222.243 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.222.243
Rp1.466.692 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (555 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Swansea
Village Hotel Swansea

Village Hotel Swansea

4 out of 5
Langdon Road Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.413.219 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.413.219
Rp1.695.863 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable bed, I slept really well. The room was spotless and refreshed every couple of days. Staff very helpful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Village Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel Swansea

The Grand Hotel Swansea

3 out of 5
Ivey Place High Street Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.379.058 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.379.058
Rp1.654.870 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (917 reviews)
Room clean and spacious

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

The Grand Hotel Swansea
Mercure Swansea Hotel

Mercure Swansea Hotel

4 out of 5
Phoenix Way Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.247.281 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
Rp1.247.281
Rp1.496.737 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great greeting, nice large clean room, welcoming our dog, great breakfast , easy free parking, great value for money.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Mercure Swansea Hotel
Morgans Hotel

Morgans Hotel

4 out of 5
Somerset Place Swansea Wales
The price is Rp1.936.117 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.936.117
Rp2.323.340 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swansea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (620 reviews)
Spotless room, amazing shower, quiet, comfy bed, fab little extras, and Laura at reception gave perfect customer service

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Morgans Hotel
Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns

3 out of 5
Pemberton Park Llanelli Wales
The price is Rp869.702 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp869.702
Rp1.043.642 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Llanelli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (494 reviews)
Lovely stay, quiet and peaceful

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Sessile Oak, Llanelli by Marston's Inns
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Killay

Site of Cockett station. View westward, towards Llanelli, Carmarthen etc.: ex-Great Western South Wales main line. The station, which had been mainly behind me on the east side of the bridge, was closed to passengers on 15/6/64, to goods 13/9/65.

Cockett

When in Cockett, you can plan a visit to Dylan Thomas Birth Place and Swansea Guildhall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cockett
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Townhill

When in Townhill, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and Dylan Thomas Birth Place, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Townhill
Great spot to view the whole of Swansea City and Mumbles

Mount Pleasant

While there might not be top attractions in Mount Pleasant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Grand Theatre and Plantasia.

Mount Pleasant
Coffad Brwydr Garn Goch Ionawr y Cyntaf 2013

Llwchwr

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Llwchwr and surrounding area, you can visit Parc y Scarlets and Penllergare Valley Woods.

Llwchwr
Another one of Swansea’s popular murals that sprinkled throughout the city! #Trovember #Swansea #wales #murals

Castle

4/5(231 area reviews)

Castle is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Grand Theatre and Plantasia while you're in town.

Castle
Walking along the coastline 6/11

Llanrhidian Higher

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Llanrhidian Higher isn't home to many top sights, Parc y Scarlets and Three Cliffs Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Llanrhidian Higher

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