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Peninsula in Wales
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The beautiful Gower Peninsula (Welsh: Penrhyn Gŵyr) in Swansea was the United Kingdom's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The peninsula is famous for its stunning coastal scenery, wide sandy beaches and medieval castles.
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A great place to take a stroll through the woods and watch the wild ponies galloping on the beach. The ruins of Pennard Castle guard the area from a hill to the left (when facing the sea). Note, however, that the strong undercurrent at this bay makes it unsuitable for swimming. The beach is entered from a path across from Shepard's village store and cafe.
Overlooked by Penrice Castle, the pristine waters of the bay are surrounded by extensive dunes and woodlands and protected by a small Saxon church on the headland. Oxwich was named the most beautiful beach in the UK and one of the most beautiful in the world by The Travel Magazine in 2007.
The sandy beach is popular with families, holidaymakers and surfers. Has Blue Flag status.
A beach on the south Gower costed distinctive for the beach huts behind the sandy beach.
A small bay with a natural rock pool, near the village of Llangennith.
Maen Ceti
A neolithic burial chamber or cromlech dating from 2500 BCE. The name is derived from a legend that the stone was thrown onto Cefn Bryn by the mythical King Arthur.
Bovehill
Minor ruins
On north Gower - minor ruins.
A fortified Tudor mansion in south Gower.
Ruins offering spectacular views over Three Cliffs Bay.
Located in north Gower, this is one of Swansea's best preserved castles and offers commanding views over the Loughor Estuary to Carmarthenshire. There is an admission charge.
A rural life museum based around a working water mill. The museum also boasts one of the world's smallest cinemas - La Charrette - a 23-seat former railway carriage. There is also a gift shop and cafe on site.
18-hole course set on the rolling countryside.
Mumbles. 18-hole links course set on moorland overlooking Caswell Bay and Langland Bay.
Level 4 BSA approved. Offers classes in surfing at various Gower locations. Open all year.
Offers surfing lessons around Gower and Swansea 7 days a week all year around. Equipment is provided
The Barn, The Croft, Llangennith.
At Parc-le-Breos House, Penmaen.
Offers lessons for beginners and improvers. Discounts are available for group bookings. The boarding centre is open for prior bookings only.
Outdoor activities on the Gower Peninsula. Coasteering, rock climbing, gorge walking, surfing, team building, canyoning and abseiling. Activities for all groups and all ages.
Live performances and workshops at Weobley Castle. Camping facilities are available on-site. Ticket sales are limited (350 – 400). Second weekend in June: 8–10 June 2018.
Classical and folk music, recitals, dance and jazz performed at the historic churches that dot the peninsula. Early July.
Wales's biggest bike ride organised by the British Heart Foundation. 12-mile, 28-mile or 46-mile routes through the Gower Peninsula to fight against heart disease. Mid-July.
Annual running, adventure and music festival.
Great lunches/dinners in a wonderful traditional country hotel.
A lovely old inn serving traditional pub food as well as some more innovative dishes.
A lovely traditional inn near the North Gower Coast, specializing in wholesome meals made with local produce.
Good range of bar meals, including several decent vegetarian options. Good quality versions of typical pub food, e.g., curry, pies, lasagne. As the only pub in Llangennith, it is often quite busy with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff
A restaurant serving dishes cooked with local produce.
A fine modern British restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking Langland Bay
Great reviews for this swish restaurant serving seafood and other Welsh classics.
Main Rhossili road at Reynolston. While the cafe lacks charm, the food and coffee are good and the service quick and friendly - hearty breakfasts are a specialty.
Excellent coffee, including dandelion root coffee, healthy meals. Outdoor seating. Organizes book clubs and meditation meetings
The Bay Bistro
Simple international cuisine. Excellent coffee, pastries. Stunning views over Rhossili Bay. .
Horton. Ocean views, within walking distance of beach.
Oxwich Bay. Quiet campsite near beach.
Llanmadoc.
Nicholaston Farm, Penmaen. Great sea views and access to beaches via pleasant 10-minute walk through woods and dunes. Cafe and shop on site.
Pitton Cross, Rhossili.
It's within easy walking distance of three beaches. It is great for groups of friends or families. Opened in 2007, the Bunkhouse is run by the Trustees of Rhossili Village Hall for the benefit of the community. Open: Feb-Dec.
Former lifeboat station on sandy beach; self catering, but has a licensed lounge serving alcohol. Extra charge for parking (daytime) in high season.
Borfa House, Port Eynon. Pre-booked groups only. Open: F Sa nights and school vacation times.
Offers a number of bungalows. Includes an indoor heated swimming pool.
Tranquil village location with rural and estuary views. Sleeps 9 + cot in four bedrooms. Good for large family holidays. Pets welcome.
Cosy stone cottage in heart of Gower.
A twelve-room guesthouse right at the edge of the dunes.
A converted 19th-century country house in own grounds. Twenty minute walk from Three Cliffs Bay. Restaurant open for non-residents.
A modern hotel in a fantastic location, but with rather shabby decor and facilities.
A lovely traditional inn near the North Gower Coast. The inn mostly functions as a pub-cum-restaurant, but it also has a few cozy and pleasantly furnished rooms. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy country hospitality.
Very well renovated holiday home offering self catering in Llanrhidian village. Sleeps six to eight.
Self-catering bungalow, sleeps 6, pets welcome, free WiFi, Pool, indoor outdoor play areas, shop, pub and fish & chip shop with walking distance.
It has a good selection of handicrafts and gifts, many with local flavour.
Gower Wildflower and Local Produce Centre, Blackhills Lane, Fairwood Common, opposite Swansea Airport. Sells an assortment of produce from local farms such as Gower wild flowers and Gower salt-marsh lamb.
Surfwear, boards and accessories to buy plus surf rental available. Located in the centre of Llangennith next to the church.
By train
Swansea railway station is served by Great Western Railway fast trains from London Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bristol Parkway, Newport, Cardiff Central, Bridgend, Port Talbot Parkway, Neath,…
By bus
From Swansea city centre, bus routes into the Gower include 1 to Caswell Bay via Mumbles, 2/2A to Picketts Mead via Mumbles and Bracelet Bay), 3A to Bracelet Bay, 14 to Pennard via Bishopston, 16 to…
By road
The Gower lies south-west of Swansea, and some car journeys into the National Landscape require a route through the city.
On foot
There are some very well-established hiking routes on the Gower. The tourist office in Swansea city center offers good information.
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