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KILLAY MARSH

8 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 254m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bishopston Valley Walk, GowerWalking route6.4 km

A challenging walk through a hidden valley. Discover a secret world of limestone caves, underground rivers & ancient woodland and emerge onto one of Gower's most beautiful secluded beaches. Keen eyes may be able to find trees such as the wild service tree

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Gower WayWalking route56 km
Named routeLength 56 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cockleshell RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Mumbles MileCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
City Central RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Clyne Line RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Killay Marsh is an 8-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Swansea, South West Wales. This marshland habitat provides a home for a variety of birds and butterflies, along with trails for walking and enjoying nature.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Junction of the Clyne Trail and the path leading to Killay Marsh

Junction of the Clyne Trail and the path leading to Killay Marsh

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