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A campaign to correct the ‘missing link’ between Gowerton to Penclawdd path for users to connect between both villages safely.

The current 1km footway leading out of Gowerton along Bryn-Y-Mor Road heading west to Penclawdd is the missing link to safer active travel links. This footway is roughly 1.1km long and is the missing link between shared use paths currently along this road

The current footway leading out of Gowerton along Bryn-Y-Mor Road B4295 / Penclawdd Road heading west to Penclawdd is not a fit and proper path for users to connect between both villages safely. This footway is roughly 1.1km long and is the missing link between shared use paths currently along this road. Historically there have been proposals to remedy this footway which have failed to reach a successful solution. With the rise in popularity of pedestrians and cyclists combined with Welsh Government ambitions for Active Travel plans this missing link acts as a barrier to motivate people to use this more frequently. The slim width of this path and overgrown hedges, combined with the closeness to the carriageway which elevates the sense of speed and volume of vehicles adds to an unpleasant experience. The width of the footway is not conducive for people with disabilities or mobility scooters, families with buggies or prams, especially when you must negotiate oncoming users. It is well recognized that Gowerton has high traffic volumes especially at school commute times and this missing link shows its disadvantage by not encouraging more sustainable transport modes. The shared use path from Gowerton currently ends abruptly whereby cyclists are faced with making the challenge of joining the carriageway, then contend with a particular rough road surface and manoeuvre many potholes. These obstacles tend to discourage many cyclists who reasonably decide its safer to continue along the footway which compounds the risks to pedestrians and other users of the path. We believe that correcting this missing link to develop it as a shared use path will benefit communities from both villages, improve road safety, reduce barriers for active travel, encourage more healthier behaviours for all ages and abilities to enjoy the fantastic views along the Loughor estuary.

01/10/2026

A safer school run 🚲
What if cycling to school was a real option for more families in North Gower?
That’s the future we want to see when the Gowerton–Penclawdd is complete: better-connected routes that make everyday cycling a more realistic choice for children and families.
This , let’s imagine — and campaign for — a better school run.

Swansea Council Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru BikeAbility Wales Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Gowerton School Penclawdd Primary News

30/09/2026

Two legacy's from the past- Penclawdd and Gowerton’s old railway stations are now part of our local history.

After 27 years of council discussions about the Missing Link, how much longer before the project itself becomes history?

Let’s build the legacy — not just talk about it.

27/09/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲 A footway that isn’t fit for everyone
This section of the shows exactly why we need better infrastructure for .
At points, the existing footway is less than 1 metre wide because of overgrown and overhanging vegetation. That leaves very little space for people travelling in opposite directions — particularly when you consider a person walking with a mobility aid, someone using a mobility scooter, a wheelchair user, or children cycling to school.
The issue isn’t simply that the path is narrow. It’s that the current layout doesn’t provide a comfortable or safe space for people to pass each other, forcing users into close proximity with one another or towards the road.
Imagine a child cycling to school meeting someone approaching in a mobility scooter. Where are they supposed to go?
This is precisely why the matters. We need continuous, properly designed, accessible infrastructure that works for children, older people, disabled people, pedestrians and people cycling — not infrastructure where users have to negotiate for space.
🌿 Less than 1m wide in places.
🚲 Not suitable for two-way cycling.
♿ Difficult for mobility-scooter and wheelchair users.
🚶 Poor provision for people walking in both directions.
Safe active travel needs more than a strip of tarmac. It needs space, accessibility and continuity.

25/09/2026

A cycle route is only really useful when it connects where people are with where they need to go.
The Gowerton–Penclawdd is exactly that: a gap between existing shared-use routes. Campaigners say the current section is a barrier to safe and attractive active travel. (Change.org)
Complete the link and we can start thinking differently about everyday journeys — including getting children to school by bike.
🚲 Let’s connect the dots.

https://www.bikeability.org.uk/cycletoschoolweek/

Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Gowerton School Penclawdd Primary News

23/09/2026

🚲🚶 This is why the needs improving.
At its widest the current footway of only around 1.7m which has to accommodate people walking, wheelchair users, families and cyclists travelling in both directions. As this photo shows, there simply isn’t enough space for everyone to pass safely and comfortably.
The should provide a safe, accessible, genuinely shared active-travel route — connecting communities and making walking, wheeling and cycling a realistic choice for everyone.
Better infrastructure means safer journeys for all. 🌿🚲🚶

Swansea Council Swansea Bay News Welsh Government Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru

20/09/2026

Imagine a school morning where more children can walk or cycle, rather than being driven.
Fewer short car journeys. Less congestion. Cleaner air. More active, happier journeys.
That’s one of the opportunities a completed Gowerton–Penclawdd could help create.
This , let’s think beyond the school run — and build the connections that make cycling possible.

https://www.bikeability.org.uk/cycletoschoolweek/
Penclawdd Primary News Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Gowerton School

17/09/2026

💚 Good transport connections can change a community.
A safe, continuous active travel route can mean more people being able to walk, cycle, use mobility aids or make everyday journeys without relying on a car.
That’s why completing the Gowerton–Penclawdd matters.
The existing route has a narrow section alongside the B4295, creating a barrier to a safe and attractive active travel journey. Completing the connection would join up existing paths and make the network work better for more people. (Change.org)
On Friday 18th September, local people can help shape Swansea’s future Active Travel Network Map at Llanmorlais Hall, 1–3pm.
Come along. Bring your ideas. Ask questions. And make your voice count.
📣 Share this post and help spread the word.

Swansea Council Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru The Environment Centre Welsh Government

16/09/2026

What’s your vision for active travel in Swansea? 🌱🚲
Safer walking routes?
Better cycling connections?
Easier journeys without the car?
And, importantly, a completed route between Gowerton and Penclawdd?
Then come and have your say at the Active Travel Network Map event.
📅 Friday 18 September
🕐 1–3pm
📍 Llanmorlais Hall
Let’s make sure the stays on the map — and becomes a reality.

Swansea Council Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru The Environment Centre Welsh Government

15/09/2026

🚲 A bike can be more than a way to get to school — it can be a first taste of independence.
When the between Gowerton & Penclawdd is complete, a connected active travel route could help more young people make everyday journeys by bike, building confidence while reducing dependence on the car.
That’s the future worth pedalling towards.

https://www.bikeability.org.uk/cycletoschoolweek/
Penclawdd Primary News Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Gowerton School

13/09/2026

📣 If you use the roads and paths around North Gower, this is your chance to have your say.
Swansea’s Active Travel Network Map helps shape the routes that could receive attention and investment in the future.
That makes community voices important — especially when there are still gaps in the network.
The Gowerton to Penclawdd has been identified as an important missing connection, with development work underway but land issues still needing to be resolved. (Change.org)
Come to the Active Travel Network Map event:
📍 Llanmorlais Hall
📅 Friday 18 September
🕐 1–3pm
Tell them why completing the matters to you.

The Environment Centre Swansea Council Transport for Wales Trafnidiaeth Cymru Welsh Government

Address

Bryn-Y-Mor Road B4295/Penclawdd Road
Swansea
SA43RB

Website

https://www.change.org/CorrectMissingLinkBetweenGowertonaAndPenclawdd

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