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Sunset

Golden Hour in the Uplands

A short walk through Dylan Thomas’s favourite park to catch the sunset over the bay.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:20

    Hoogah

    Grab a sourdough pizza and a drink at Hoogah. It is a warm, cosy spot in the Uplands, just a short walk from the park entrance.

  2. 15:35

    Cwmdonkin Park

    Walk to Cwmdonkin Park. It is a classic Victorian park that was a favourite with Dylan Thomas. Wander the gentle hills and enjoy the late afternoon light before the sun dips below the horizon.

  3. 16:35

    Cwmdonkin Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, offering a clear view from the park’s higher ground as the golden light fades.

  4. 17:05

    Noahs Yard

    End the evening at Noahs Yard. This Italian-inspired café-bar is just a short walk from the park. It has an excellent atmosphere and cosy earthy artwork. If it is a Monday, stay for the live jazz starting at 8:30 PM.

Local tip

Check the route from Hoogah to Cwmdonkin Park. The walk is short but involves some hills.

Check before you go

  • Hoogah is open Mo-Su 10:00-23:00.
  • Noahs Yard is open Mon-Thu 4PM-midnight, Fri Sat 4PM-3AM, Sun 4-11PM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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