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Tourist 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

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'.

"The tiny, beach-rich Gower Peninsula is one of Wales' loveliest corners..."

"...Gorgeous sandy beaches, flower-fringed limestone cliffs and easy-going coastal walks, near Swansea and its superb National Waterfront Museum" ... Lonely Planet

North Hill Tor and Landimore Marsh, North Gower

Gower photos

Take a look at our Gower photo gallery to get a taste of the peninsula's stunning scenery.

Walking on the Gower Peninsula

With nearly 400 miles of rights of way, Gower offers many memorable walking routes, from short family trips, taking in many of the small churches and landmarks in the area, to routes for the more experienced, with breathtaking views of the Peninsula. In fact, "glorious" Rhossili Down is one of The Times '20 Greatest Rural British Walks' (2007).

Gower sports and activities

Worm's Head at Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula

...are many and varied! Surfers, watersports fans, climbers, horse riders and golfers are all well catered for in Gower - and you can use our activity search to explore many other activities on the Peninsula. Or just relax and take in the awe-inspiring views - Gower was voted 'Best Picnic Site in Britain' by The Guardian Travel Magazine (2007).

"Spectacular cliffs, burial cairns and mysterious shipwrecks"...The Independent

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.