Discover the area and Explore the map
Mumbles, situated on a headland, is on the western edge of Swansea Bay
Swanseas, Gower & Mumbles
A 'Mumbles Map' is below
Discover the Local districts
Oystermouth was the name of the parish, which encompassed the districts of
Blackpill, Newton, Norton, West Cross, Thistleboon and the Mumbles village itself.
Also included in 'our' area are-
Mumbles Head Southend Knab Rock, Southend, Mumbles Caswell Bay, Langland & Rotherslade Bay, Bracelet Bay & Limeslade >
as well as Mayals Clyne Gardens and Clyne Valley.
Where is MUMBLES village now?
Today, the names Oystermouth and Mumbles seem to be used interchangeably
and the three new parishes of Newton, Llwynderw and Oystermouth minister to the much expanded population of this same area.
The villages of 'The Mumbles' area
Walks, Views & History
A simple Google Map
With the situation of the
Second World War Guns and remains,
parking, seating and footpaths
Exploring the Gower Peninsular
The peninsula’s varied geology has a great diversity of scenery
in a relatively small geographical area.
by Chris Elphick photographer
www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk/main.htm
Set in the heart of the Gower Peninsula just west of Swansea, South Wales, the Gower Heritage Centre was established in 1990 as a countryside crafts centre situated in historical and beautiful surroundings.
New Geology Field Guide which includes
Mumbles Community Council
The area is made up of the electoral wards of Mayals, Newton, Oystermouth and West Cross.
At the 2011 census the population was 16,600.
The villages in the community council region are:-
Blackpill, Mayals, Langland, Limeslade, Newton, Norton, Oystermouth, Thistleboon and West Cross