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This circular walk starts in the little village of Penmaen and descends to Penmaen Burrows where you will find the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber and a medieval church. You then head west to Nicholaston Burrows, passing the Nicholaston Pill stream and enjoying great views over Oxwich Bay. The first section runs from Penlle'r Castell to Gowerton, passing the Lliw Reservoirs, before crossing the River Lliw a Gorseinon. Parliamentary Constituencies are the areas used to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to the UK Parliament in London, and Members of the Senedd (MS) to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in Cardiff. At the last General Election, there were 650 UK constituencies, 40 of which are in Wales. Within the Swansea city and county area currently are three constituency areas, and individual area maps of Gower (PDF) [1MB], Swansea East (PDF) [3MB]and Swansea West (PDF) [3MB]are available.However, the constituency areas are currently subject to review by the Boundary Commission for Wales. To extend your walking in the area you can try our Rhossili Circular Walk which takes you around the headland with wonderful views of the beautiful Rhossili Bay and beach. Our ward profilesare also available.These bring together a range of key statistics, maps and other information about all of the electoral wards in Swansea. Other administrative geographies
A lovely coastal walk from Oxwich to Port Eynon on the Gower coast. It's a splendid stretch of coast with gorgeous beaches and some excellent views from the high points on the trail. View Full Details>> The longer route there is one of the most enjoyable Rhossili Bay walks, passing path down to the causeway to the Worms Head walk and the medieval strip-field system known as the Vile. Pwlldu is a secluded bay. Very pebbly, picturesque and romantic. You can walk there from Bishopston or Southgate.The Rhossili Bay Walk will take you along the beautiful beach before climbing to the high point of the Gower on Rhossili Down. The tidal island just offshore is Worm’s Head, one of the most fascinating Welsh islands, which looks like a basking dragon. You can access it two hours either side of low tide, and Rhossili tide times are posted on the door of the National Trust shop each day. Read more: Rhossili Bay Guide here 3. Three Cliffs Bay Three Cliffs Bay from the Pennard (east) side Just a mile to the east is the lovely Bishopston Valley with a pretty river running through a wooded valley to Pwll Du Bay. View Full Details>>
The tidal island of Burry Holms at the northern end has great views down to Worms Head Rhossili in one direction, and around the corner towards north-west Gower in the other. This North Gower based village has some nice trails along the marshland and Loughor estuary. View Full Details>>Several of Gower’s beaches have lifeguard patrols during the Summer months. For up to date information please visit: swansea.gov.uk/beachwatersafety Tide Times Gower (2008). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved July 22, 2008, from Encyclopædia Britannica Online The reservoirs are in a delightfully quiet spot with lovely views of the surrounding hills and countryside. Look out for wildlife including Canadian geese on the water.
Stay on dry land, and you will be missing out! It gets some of the most awesome waves in Britain, and sandy Llangennith has been popular amongst surfers for decades. Rhossili Bay has also been enjoying some limelight on the world stage too. It has been voted into the top ten of beaches in Britain for the last eight years and is currently the 11th best beach in Europe (TripAdvisor, Travellers’ Choice Awards). Getting there: On foot from Port Eynon, Rhossili or Pitton, where there is a small car park and footpath sign. The latter is the shortest route, around 2 km (1,25 miles). Getting there: by road on the main road across Gower, the A4118. Some 117 and 118 buses run to Port Eynon.
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Four beaches have Blue Flag beach and Seaside (2006) awards for their high standards: Bracelet Bay, Caswell Bay, Langland Bay and Port Eynon Bay. [12] [13] Five other beaches have been given the Green Coast Award 2005 for "natural, unspoiled environment": Rhossili Bay, Mewslade Bay, Tor Bay, Pwll Du Bay, and Limeslade Bay. [14] This Welsh village is located in a wonderful spot on the Gower Peninsula. There's excellent trails to follow through the surrounding dune system with hill climbs and great sea views to enjoy as well. View Full Details>> Visit this ruined 12th century castle and explore the beautiful Pennard Burrows on this circular walk on the Gower Peninsula. It's a stunning area with a wooded valley and the fresh water river of Pennard Pill. You continue along the coast, passing Bracelet Bay and Limeslade Bay before heading to the lovely Langland Bay. There's a nice beach here and great views down the Gower coast.
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