What a great way to see the Gower countryside on a dry day! Gower roads can get busy during the height of season and there are no bicycle tracks, so don't forget your cycle helmet! Cycling is a popular activity in Gower, but remember that Gower is not flat, so you can expect at least a few testing elevations.

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If you arriving by train, for example and are bringing your bicycle, it could be quite a lengthy ride before you reach your destination, so it is probably best to check routes etc. in advance.

Bike Hire
There are two places to hire bikes in Swansea. If you want prices, or further information, please contact them directly.

Swansea Cycles 01792 410710.

Action Bikes Swansea 01792 464640 or email
We are based on the cycle route 4 in the city centre and do not have to cross any roads to get on the cycle track. We are open 7 days a week with a new range of bikes, a full range of trailers, child seats etc. and free helmet and locks.

Local Cyclist Touring Club
The chairman of the local branch of the Cyclist Touring Club says:
"We have regular cycle rides on Wednesdays and Sundays offering both easy and moderate rides and we would welcome cyclists who are visiting the area on holiday to ride with us. We tend to cycle the quieter roads which visitors to the area perhaps would not know and of course cycling with a group can offer more safety and a sharing of local information". For more information visit:

http://www.wennol.co.uk/Cycling/RidesProgramme.htm

In my opinion, a fantastic way to see the Gower countryside is on horse back. Relax and enjoy a steady walk through the bridleways or feel the wind in your hair and go for an exhilarating ride on the beach. Whichever is for you, it is well worth a try and you certainly get a different perspective from up in the saddle. If you've never ridden before, why not make Gower the place where you first started to learn to ride?

Pony Trekking in Gower

To my knowledge there is only two Trekking centres left on Gower (the others have been forced out of business, due to escalating insurance premiums, even though some of them never had a claim.)

Parc-le-Breos Riding Centre 01792 371636 info@parc-le-breos.co.uk

Copley Stables, Clyne Common 01792 234428

Riding lessons

CS Equestrian provides professional and friendly riding tuition for all abilities. Phone 07807 516267

Horse Bed and Breakfast in Gower

If you have your own horse, there are a number of places in Gower that offer “Horse B&B" or can provide stabling, if you choose to stay with them.

These are as follows:

Pilton Moor Stables and Livery, Rhossili: Phone 01792 390554 or email

Westwinds Guest House, Fairwood: Phone 01792 281573 or email

The Bank Farm, Scurlage: Phone 01792 390389