West Cross

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

West Cross

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall between Nos 364 &amp; 366 Mumbles Road. It marks a point 7.001m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

West Cross is a small coastal village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated on the eastern side of the Gower Peninsula, it lies approximately 4 miles southwest of Swansea city center. The village is nestled between the popular tourist destinations of Mumbles and Clyne Valley Country Park.

West Cross boasts stunning views of Swansea Bay and is renowned for its picturesque scenery. The area is characterized by its charming residential streets lined with a mix of traditional Welsh cottages and modern houses. The village is largely residential, providing a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere for its residents.

The village benefits from excellent amenities, including a local supermarket, a post office, and a range of independent shops and cafes. The nearby Mumbles Road offers a wider selection of amenities, including restaurants, pubs, and boutique stores, ensuring that residents have everything they need within easy reach.

West Cross is also known for its proximity to beautiful natural landscapes. Clyne Valley Country Park, which lies just to the north, provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and bird watching. Additionally, the stunning beaches of Langland Bay and Caswell Bay are just a short drive away, offering residents and visitors alike the chance to enjoy sandy shores and clear waters.

With its idyllic coastal location, excellent amenities, and access to natural beauty, West Cross is a sought-after place to live for those seeking a peaceful and scenic lifestyle within close proximity to Swansea city center.

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West Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.585002/-4.005282 or Grid Reference SS6189. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall between Nos 364 & 366 Mumbles Road. It marks a point 7.001m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Turnpike Boundary Stone

Adrian Dust

Mumbles foreshore

Looking towards Mumbles and the pier from Oystermouth.

Gerald England

Newton Road, Mumbles

The B4593 out of Oystermouth. On the corner of Castle Avenue is the Ostreme Community Centre. In 1978 Ostreme Community Association obtained a 35 year lease from All Saints' Church, Oystermouth to refurbish their derelict church hall and run it as a community centre. In 1980 after major work, Ostreme Centre opened to the public as an independent community hall managed by volunteers. Link

Gerald England

Oystermouth pigeons

At most seaside resorts it is the gulls that gather on the seawall scavenging for visitors' titbits as they sit watching the tide. But this is Oystermouth and we are within the city of Swansea so here it is urban pigeons that congregate on the seawall.

Gerald England

Mumbles Head

View across Swansea Bay towards Mumbles Head at low tide.

Alan Hughes

Swansea Bay

Lauren

Swansea Bay

Lauren

Langland Bay Beach Chalets

Behind the chalets is the WCIU Holiday & Convalescent Home built in baronial style. Viewed from the coastal path

Kevin Waterhouse

Oystermouth Castle

The curtain wall to the west

Kevin Waterhouse

The Chapel

At Oystermouth Castle before the 2011 renovation

Kevin Waterhouse

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This repositioned OS rivet can be found a stone east side of the cemetery path. It marked a point 55.745m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (G3817)

This almost entirely buried OS Flush Bracket can be found on the garage of No199 Mayals Road.

Adrian Dust

Rotherslade Bay

Dave Croker

At Oystermouth â 1979

South Wales Transport bus 500 was on a private tour, covering bus routes in the Swansea and Gower area, and was posed for photography at this location. The bus was built in 1953 for the Eastern National company and converted to open top configuration in 1965. It moved to South Wales in 1974 to provide open top services in the Swansea Bay and Gower area. It survives in preservation. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

On Clyne Common â 1979

Taken during a tour of local bus routes by a group of bus enthusiasts. South Wales Transport bus 584 is an AEC Regent V with Willowbrook bodywork, new to the company in 1965 and due at this time for early retirement. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Iron and steel

Iron sheet piling is being used to create a reinforced sea wall at Mumbles - viewed here through a stainless steel balustrade. Across Swansea Bay about ten miles away are the Port Talbot steelworks which perhaps supplied some of the material.

Alan Hughes