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The Gower

Gower Peninsula 

The Gower Peninsula covers an area spanning 16 miles by 7 miles wide and was one of the first places to be designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. A large part of the Gower is owned by the National Trust and the area has many ancient sites, standing stones, superb surfing beaches, coastal walking and numerous outdoor activities. Many of the beaches continue to receive Blue Flag status and Green Coast awards year after year, showing that they have clean water and high quality facilities.

Some of the best coastal walking is found on the Gower Peninsula especially around the Rhossil and Worm's Head area. You can also walk the three small bays of Langland, Caswell and Pwlldu then on to Three Cliffs Bay. Another area for coastal walking is the Rhossili stretch which has a visitor centre where you can pick up information on local wildlife, in particular birds. Rhossili Bay is 3 miles long with a sandy beach and superb coastal walking, surfing and hang-gliding; it is also a great area for bird watching.

The Gower's beaches are very popular for water sports such as windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing. If you enjoy surfing then Langland Bay, Caswell Bay and the northern end of Rhossili Bay are recommended spots.

Oxwich Nature Reserve is a freshwater reserve with some salt marches situated close to the sea along with woodlands, dunes and a large variety of birds. Above Oxwich Bay sits the remains of Oxwich Castle, dating back to the 16th century.

Gower Heritage Centre is an award winning educational and tourism location providing an insight into the history and culture of The Gower. The centre houses a rural life museum, tourist information point, craft centre and for children a small animal farm and an adventure play area. The buildings housing the centre were once a water powered corn mill built over 800 years ago by William de Breos, a knight from Normandy in France. The mill is one of the oldest 'toll mills' in Wales, it was given this name because local farmers had to bring their crops here for grinding. Over the last 15 years these derelict buildings have been renovated to house the Heritage Centre.

The interior of the Gower Peninsula has some interesting ancient sites including King Arthur's Stone, a 25 ton Quartz boulder situated just above the village of Reynoldston. It is a climb up to see the stone but once there, on a clear day, you will have panoramic views of the whole of the Gower Peninsula.

Weobley Castle was originally built in the early 14th century with additions made in the 15th century when it was held by Sir Rhys Ap Thomas. This is one of the few surviving fortified manor houses in Wales and sits on the low lying northern coast of the Gower Peninsula. The castle houses an exhibition on its history and other ancient monuments on the Peninsula.

Gower Coast Adventures offer boat trips along the coast where you can see marine wildlife including seals and birds and learn about the fascinating local history. The trips available are:

Port Eynon to Worms Head - Approx 2 hours round trip,

Mumbles to Three Cliffs Bay - Approx 1 hour 40 mins round trip,

Mumbles to Worms Head - Approx 3 hours round trip,

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