Gower long weekend

Beaches, clifftops and coastal sites

Britain's very first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — beaches, clifftops and castles packed into one small peninsula just west of Swansea.

Day 1: The big beach

Rhossili Bay and its three-mile sweep of sand — walk out to Worm's Head at low tide (check the tide times first).

Don't miss: Oxwich Bay

Oxwich Bay (Welsh: Bae Oxwich) is a bay on the south of the Gower Peninsula, Wales.

Where to stay

  • Rhossili Paddocks — Swansea, Glamorgan
  • Big Barn Camping — Laugharne, Carmarthenshire
  • Panoramic Camping and Glamping — Swansea, Glamorgan

Day 2: Clifftops & coves

Three Cliffs Bay is the classic postcard view; follow the Gower coast path to quieter coves like Mewslade and Pwll Du.

Don't miss: Three Cliffs Bay

Three Cliffs Bay (Welsh: Bae y Tri Chlogwyn) (grid reference SS535876), otherwise Three Cliff Bay, is a bay on the south coast of the Gower Peninsula…

Where to stay

  • Brynglas Retreat — Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Glamorgan
  • Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — Ferryside, Carmarthenshire
  • Parc Newydd Campsite — Ferryside, Carmarthenshire

Day 3: Mumbles & the bay

Oxwich and Port Eynon are family favourites; finish at Mumbles for ice cream and a seafront stroll.

Don't miss: Mumbles Pier

The Grade II listed structure of Mumbles Pier is an 835 feet (255 m) long Victorian pleasure pier built in 1898. It is located at the south-western…

Where to stay

  • Wenallt Wild Camp — Neath, Glamorgan
  • Towy Valley Caravan Park — Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
  • Greenways of Gower Premier Leisure Park — Swansea, Glamorgan

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