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Evening

Sunset at the Lake

Swansea’s evening light is short in winter but sharp. Here is how to catch it at the water, then stay for the night.

Best time: 16:34About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 15:34

    The Fendrod

    Grab a drink at The Fendrod. The pub opens at 11:00 so it is ready for an early evening start. Use this time to settle in before the walk.

  2. 16:14

    Lake Fendrod

    Walk to Lake Fendrod. The path around the lake is public and flat. Arrive just before the sun hits the water.

  3. 16:34

    Lake Fendrod

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW, casting golden light over the lake and the swans. This is the peak moment.

  4. 17:04

    The Copper Pot

    Head to The Copper Pot for dinner. It is a short walk from the lake. The pub serves food until late, giving you time to eat after dark.

  5. 17:49

    The Copper Pot

    Stay for a nightcap. The Copper Pot stays open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, perfect for winding down.

Local tip

The walk between the lake and The Copper Pot is straightforward. If you prefer Greek food, Greek Flavours near Cwm Level Park is highly rated, but The Fendrod is closer to the lake for your first stop.

Check before you go

  • The Fendrod is open 11:00-22:00 daily.
  • The Copper Pot is open 11:00-22:00 (Mon-Thu) or 10:00-23:00 (Fri-Sun).

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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