Whether you are a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, Clydach and its surrounding wards offer a wealth of natural beauty, industrial heritage, and modern recreational facilities. From the tranquil waters of the Swansea Canal to the scenic trails of Coed Gwilym Park, our community is a hub for outdoor exploration and family-friendly activities.
Explore the local landmarks, leisure spots, and unique attractions that make the Clydach area a vibrant place to live, play, and discover.
Go Outdoors
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Route 43 Cycle Path
This cycle path is used by walkers, runners and cyclers. This route can take you almost completely uninterrupted to Mumbles. -
Kayak On The Canal
During Sundays in the summer months, the Canal Society operate a kayak hire from 11am to 3pm. All abilities are catered for and the society can raft kayaks together for greater stability. A great way to view the canal and its wildlife close up. Check the Canal Society website for further details. -
Coed Gwilym Park
This is a park that can offer something for everyone of all ages and interests. There are football pitches, a bowling green, two play areas, tennis courts, a BMX track, a heritage centre, and the Swansea Canal. Click the image for more information. -
RSPB Bird Reserve
Full of natural wildlife, this RSPB bird reserve is home to more than just birds. Set within the shadow of the coal mines of Clydach's past, the reserve is hugged by the river. A great place for a stroll or to walk your dogs. -
Vale Golf Club
Founded in 1965, Vale Mond Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole course in beautiful parkland in the Swansea Valley. -
Forge Fach Falls & Dramline
This waterfall is a natural beauty. Follow the river to the rear of Forge Fach and you'll be intrigued to continue walking along this scenic route of the old coal dram line up to the RSPB Bird Reserve. A good 3 mile walk. -
Craig y Pal, Glais
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Forge Fach Play Area and Multi Use Games Area
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Gellionnen Mountain
Social groups
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Clydach Heritage Centre
This volunteer-run heritage and information centre is sited on the northern edge of Coed Gwilym Park, alongside the Swansea Canal. The centre, opened in 2011, contains a timeline of the village and its environs from 1794 – when construction began on the canal – to the present day. Also inside you can view DVDs and other material about various periods in Clydach’s history. -
Clydach Senior Citizens Group
This group meets every Thursday at 5:30pm in the Community Hall at Vardre Road. -
Over 50's Group
The over 50's group are always looking for more people to join them for a catch up or to go on day trips, meals etc. -
Adran Hebron
A Welsh-medium youth club that runs from the Community Hall on Vardre Road every Tuesday from 7pm until 9pm. -
Fitness Classes
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Bingo
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Veterans Club
his club meets every Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Church on High Street. Veterans have the chance to chat, laugh and have a free bacon sandwich -
Mens' Shed Clydach
Despite the title, this social group is open to everyone. Just turn up for a chat and a brew. Run by Belinda Gardiner, this is a very friendly and well attended group. -
Tŷ Croeso
Tŷ Croeso is a community enterprise, offering a number of services, including a Food Bank, Credit Union, "Families Anonymous" group, Sitting Exercise group, a conversation group for Welsh learners, and bereavement and well-being group. -
Clydach Historical Society
The Society was founded in 1983 by a group of local history enthusiasts, and now has around 400 members. New members are welcome. -
Swansea Canal Society
The Canal Society meet at Cattle & Co every Tuesday morning. Run by volunteers, this group spend the day maintaining and helping to restore this historical and industrious jewel in Clydach's Crown. -
Clydach Community Garden
This is to the rear o f the Community Hall on Vardre Road. The community garden is open to everyone of all abilities. The group meet formally on a Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Raining? No problem ! there is a large polytunnel too. Great for socialising and sharing ideas. -
Friends of Coed Gwilym Park
A Registered Charity, this group consists of regular users of Coed Gwilym Park to help improve facilities in partnership with Clydach Community Council -
Repair Cafe Wales
Every month, the Repair Café volunteers repair things that would otherwise be thrown away. In doing this they help the environment, share their skills with people in need of repairs, and meet like-minded people.
