Top 10 Nature & Parks in Gower Peninsula, Wales

September 26, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Discover the best top things to do in Gower Peninsula, United Kingdom including Llangennith Beach, Rhossili Bay, Whiteford National Nature Reserve, Gower Peninsula, Three Cliffs Bay, Worm's Head, Mewslade Bay, Pobbles Bay, Blackpill Lido, Bracelet Bay.
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1. Llangennith Beach

Llangennith, Swansea Wales http://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/llangennith-beach/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 532 reviews

Llangennith Beach

Reviewed By X5850MMrobw

A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.

2. Rhossili Bay

Rhossili SA3 1PR Wales [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rhossili-and-south-gower-coast
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,866 reviews

Rhossili Bay

Rhossili Bay lies at the western end of the beautiful Gower peninsula. 3 miles of golden sands, iconic landscapes including Worms Head and Rhossili Down and history everywhere- from neolithic through to the more recent, including home to Edgar Evans. Its a walker's dream with routes in all directions, including the Welsh coastal path. The beach is dog friendly all year round and the whole area is beautiful whatever the weather. Today, the National Trust cares for 2 of the 3 miles of the beach, Rhossili Down, and most of the coastline between Rhossili and Port Eynon. (26 miles of Gower coastline in total). The landscape is free. The village of Rhossili also contains other private businesses. The car park is free to NT members during the day. Non members are currently charged £5 per day (car). There is no overnight parking/camping. All profits from the car park go towards keeping the area beautiful. Please note that the toilets are owned and operated by Swansea Council.

Reviewed By susandH8005FC - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom

Definitely worth a visit, whatever the weather. There is good car parking at the top of the bay run by the National Trust (£2.50 for up to 2 1/2 hours, £5.00 for over, or free if you’re a member). Bit of a walk down to the beach, but a good path - not really suitable for buggies and def not wheelchairs). The beach itself is just magnificent - golden sand, super clean, stunning and a huge crescent shape. You can also walk out to the Worms Head - do one or the other, you can’t really do both on the same day. The cafes and eateries are all up by the car park, there’s nothing down on the beach. The Bay View Bar and Restaurant is highly recommended - fantastic views, 5 star food, homemade cake to die for and lovely staff, it’s a bit hidden away, on the right just before the entrance to the car park, it definitely worth a visit.

3. Whiteford National Nature Reserve

Swansea SA3 1DL Wales
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Whiteford National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Suzanne956 - Cardiff, United Kingdom

walk for miles without seeing a soul! this is a beautiful stretch of beach which is on the tail end of north gower. you can walk out to the lighthouse at low tide. had many a morning run down here to blow away the cobwebs.

4. Gower Peninsula

Swansea Wales +44 1792 371218 http://www.explore-gower.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 2,053 reviews

Gower Peninsula

Reviewed By LucanScreed - Swansea, United Kingdom

It's the closest thing to Heaven most of us will ever get - spectacular beaches, two stunning ridge walks, along Rhossili Down, the other on Cefn Bryn, woodland, streams, 3 microbreweries, fantastic bars and restaurants, and did I mention the beaches - Three Cliffs is like nowhere else in the world. Everywhere there are views that will leave you speechless. I', a lucky bastard - I live here.

5. Three Cliffs Bay

Swansea SA3 2EH Wales
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5.0 based on 671 reviews

Three Cliffs Bay

Reviewed By DeejDeej - Istanbul, Turkey

If you park at the Gower heritage center ( a small parking fee) , they will give you a small map for a lovely walk to the beach. Passing through a woodlands, pass a castle ruins on the jills with beautiful veiws and do wn theough the sand dunes , through a small river or over stepping stones onto a beautiful beach with transparent water. In summer it feels like youre abroad.

6. Worm's Head

Rhossili Wales
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5.0 based on 272 reviews

Worm's Head

Reviewed By Deb12_8 - Grimsby, United Kingdom

Make sure you check the tide times and go 2 hours before low tide to give yourself plenty of time to sit and enjoy the views (there’s a 2 hour window either side of low tide because the causeway is tidal). This is quite a challenging walk over volcanic rock and diagonal rock shards that look a bit like Superman’s planet Krypton and more importantly hurt the soles of your feet,! Make sure you wear sensible shoes (walking shoes/boots really) - I saw two lads trying to do it in flip flops- not a chance! We did it on a hot day and went right to the end - it’s a little harder going out than coming back. Allow yourself at least 2 hours - more if you want to climb the top of each ridge. Take plenty of fluids and a lunch to stop and appreciate the views and if you’re lucky spot some seals basking on the rocks.

7. Mewslade Bay

Rhossili Wales
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Mewslade Bay

Reviewed By DrErynJones

While all the tourists may head for the view of Rhossili half a mile down the road, the locals use this place. £3 car parking in the honesty box and then a 10 minute walk down the valley brings you out in a wonderfully tranquil and clean beach. So much more for the kids to do with rock pools and little coves galore

8. Pobbles Bay

Swansea SA3 2AL Wales
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Pobbles Bay

Reviewed By Debims - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

We had never visited the Gower Peninsula and I think we lucked out finding this little gem after feeling a bit uninspired by Mumbles and surrounding, touristy areas. We parked in the National Trust car park at Three Cliffs and walked the mile or so to the beach, stunning views making up for the hot walk laden with swimming gear and drinks. There are no facilities at the beach so it was lucky we were prepared! When we got there we were delighted. Very laid back and it felt as if we had stumbled across a local secret, the fact that it took some effort to get there meant we were surrounded by local people and dog owners and not a shop in sight. The sea was perfectly warm and clean, the sand was soft and we thoroughly enjoyed taking it easy with our hard to please kids for the afternoon. Having just returned from a holiday in Crete I would say this beach beat the ones we visited there. We will be back!

9. Blackpill Lido

Mumbles Road, Swansea SA3 5AR Wales +44 1792 636000 http://www.swansea.gov.uk/swanseaprom
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Blackpill Lido

Visit our outdoor Lido - children's paddling pool on Swansea Promenade for a wonderful day out. Open seasonal April - September weather permitting.

Reviewed By 644jonathana - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Spent an hour here with our 6 year old, it was very clean and tidy and great fun for him. Cafe / Coffee shop available close by and a very short distance to Swansea Beach

10. Bracelet Bay

Mumbles Road, Swansea SA2 0AY Wales
Excellent
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Bracelet Bay

Reviewed By ColinL201

Stayed in a little chalet just up the road from Bracelet Bay and what a beautiful place this isa lovely rocky coastline looking across the bay and the lighthouse

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