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The Gower PeninsulaTourist information for the Gower Peninsula, Britain's first designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'![]() Sea cliffs at Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula
The 19 mile-long Gower Peninsula starts at Mumbles and extends westwards. It's famous for its beautiful coastline and beaches (it's home to around 50 unspoilt coves and bays, from vast Rhossili, to tiny, secluded Pwll Du), and is a favourite destination for walkers and surfers. Inland you'll find sheltered woodland and rolling grasslands; country pubs and fine food. Gower beaches ![]() North Hill Tor and Landimore Marsh, North Gower The Gower Penisula's beaches are some of Wales' cleanest and most beautiful. The Independent describes Rhossili as "the supermodel of British beaches", while Llangennith is one of The Guardian's 'Top 10 UK Surf Spots'.
Gower history For history lovers, the area boasts many ancient sites, monuments, caves, castles, shipwrecks and landmarks including Arthur's Stone, Giants Grave burial chamber and Pennard Castle. Stone Age artefacts have been discovered in Gower caves, including the oldest dated modern human remains ever discovered in Britain. ![]() Worm's Head at Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula ![]() Walking towards Langland Bay ![]() Kitesurfing off Gower © Visit Wales (2010) |
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