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Uplands Afternoon Stroll

Start your afternoon in the quietest part of the Uplands, where the Victorian parkland feels far removed from the city bustle.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Ground Plant Based Coffee

    Grab a plant-based coffee and a snack at Ground Plant Based Coffee. The intimate interior is perfect for a quiet start before the afternoon crowds arrive.

  2. 14:15

    Cwmdonkin Park

    Walk five minutes to Cwmdonkin Park. Wander the paths where Dylan Thomas found inspiration, enjoying the classic Victorian greenery and the peace of the Uplands.

  3. 15:00

    The Vetch

    End your stroll at The Vetch. Take a moment to reflect on the site of the former football stadium, now a quiet park space with a rich history.

Local tip

Check the route if you need to return to your starting point, as the parks are spread out across the Uplands.

Check before you go

  • Ground Plant Based Coffee is open Tu-Fr 08:30-15:30, Mo 09:00-15:30, and Sa 09:30-14:30. Plan your visit to finish your coffee before closing.
  • The Vetch is an open public park with no specific opening hours.

Worth knowing

  • Ground Plant Based Coffee is open at 14:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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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