Scenic Gower footpath to get further upgrades
In recent years, the council says its Countryside Access Team has been targeting sections of path in need of upgrading as well as rerouting other sections that have been affected by coastal erosion.
A 450m section of path has recently been completed between Limeslade and Rotherslade and follows on from similar work in the same area where 270m of accessible path was created.
Both new sections were required due to coastal erosion near to the original paths.
Now the council is investing a further £80k to complete the Limeslade to Rotherslade section by upgrading the remaining 250m of path along the route, and will feature a wider accessible concrete surface that can be used by all walkers and users of wheelchairs and buggies.
Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “The Gower coast path is a hugely popular, much-loved destination used all year round.
“We’ve identified a section of path between Limeslade and Rotherslade that we want to tackle and bring it up to the same standard as other sections nearby.
“Additional funding within our highways maintenance programme has been secured to enable us to complete this work this year and ensure the route is one of the best around the Wales coastline.”
A further 1.5km of coast path has also previously been upgraded between Caswell Bay and Langland.
Swansea’s section of the All Wales Coast Path was officially opened in 2012, where 61km of coast path have been joined together to enable walkers to trek from Swansea’s waterfront in SA1 and walk right through to Loughor, travelling through Caswell Bay, Port Eynon, Rhossili and Llanmadoc.
Cllr Stevens added: “I believe the stretch of coast path along Swansea and Gower boasts some of the most breathtaking views along the Welsh coastline. It’s truly stunning, and I’d encourage anyone who hasn’t walked it yet to take a stroll and experience its beauty.”
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