Just a short bus ride away from me is an area called Mumbles. Located on the Swansea Bay, the town has a lovely coastal feel. There is a long strip of sea-front shops, restaurants, hotels and houses. There is also a castle looking over the town. Unfortunately we could not go into the castle, but it provided a great view of the town.
When we arrived, my friend and I commented on how large the beach was as the water seemed to be a great distance away. We decided it was necessary to make the trek out to the sea. The walk took us at least 20 minutes as we tried to avoid the large wet patches of sand (which we assumed was melted snow from the night before). When we finally reached the farthest point, we stopped to admire the view across the bay. When we turned around, the path we had taken was starting to disappear. We later found out the bay has one of the fastest tides in the world! We made it back to dry land safely long before the tide caught us once again.
When we arrived, my friend and I commented on how large the beach was as the water seemed to be a great distance away. We decided it was necessary to make the trek out to the sea. The walk took us at least 20 minutes as we tried to avoid the large wet patches of sand (which we assumed was melted snow from the night before). When we finally reached the farthest point, we stopped to admire the view across the bay. When we turned around, the path we had taken was starting to disappear. We later found out the bay has one of the fastest tides in the world! We made it back to dry land safely long before the tide caught us once again.
Oystermouth Castle
View from castle
Low tide prior to our walk (looking away from the shore)
The tide starts coming in as we reach the farthest point!
High tide about an hour after we returned to the shore!
(looking away from the shore)
How could I not take a picture of the rugby club?!
The tide starts coming in as we reach the farthest point!(looking towards the shore)
High tide about an hour after we returned to the shore! (looking away from the shore)
How could I not take a picture of the rugby club?!
