Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the stunning Gower Beaches, your ultimate companion for an unforgettable coastal adventure.
Are you wondering which beach is perfect for a family day out? Curious about the best spots for surfing enthusiasts? Our guide has you covered, with answers to your questions, our pick of the best beaches and a handy map.
Whether you’re seeking picturesque landscapes, thrilling water sports, or peaceful relaxation, Gower’s shores have it all; there’s a reason it features on many Brit’s summer bucket lists.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of these Gower Beaches…
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– FAQs
– 8 Best Gower Beaches
– Gower Beaches Map
FAQs
How many beaches are there in Gower?
There are a total of 25 beaches along the peninsula’s coastline and eight of the best ones feature in this blog!
What is the quietest beach in the Gower?
Pobbles Beach is the most secluded and tranquil beach on the peninsula, and you can find out why by reading our blog.
Which beaches in Gower are best for children?
Caswell Bay Beach is a great choice for children, thanks to its superb facilities, including a surfing school. Find out more about this Gower beach in this blog.
Which beaches on the Gower Peninsula are easy to access?
The three most accessible beaches here are Caswell Bay Beach, Oxwich Bay Beach and Port Eynon Beach. So, if you’re planning a multi-generational outing, choose one of these shores!
8 of the Best Gower Beaches
1. Three Cliffs Bay Beach, near Penmaen
Being one of the Gower Peninsula’s most photographed spots, we thought this beach deserved to be at the top of our Gower beaches list! With its unique geology and expansive sands, Three Cliffs Bay Beach really makes for a memorable beach outing.
How to access the Three Cliffs Bay Beach
After parking up, you will need to make your way over the sand dunes, where you can follow a flat trail through the valley bottom. However, if there is a high tide, you will need to climb the rough terrain over the dunes.
Highlights of this Gower beach
One of the major highlights of this beach is its sheer size! At low tide, it joins up with many of the beaches mentioned in this guide, including Oxwich Bay. This means you can easily enjoy a lengthy coastal stroll.
Of course, another activity to do here is snap lots of scenic pictures! The limestone cliffs, Pennard Pill Stream and rock pools are just some of the great photo opportunities that make this beach one of South Wales’ best beaches.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: No
Postcode: SA3 2HD
2. Oxwich Bay Beach, Oxwich
A great beach on the Gower Peninsula for families, Oxwich Bay Beach is a fantastic addition to our guide. Due to its popularity, expect this beach to get very busy during the summer period!
How to access the Oxwich Bay Beach
You can easily access this Gower beach from the car park, which is on the beach’s doorstep! If you’re not visiting via car, don’t worry, the 117 bus to Bishopston stops here.
Due to the beach’s very gentle slopes, this is a great spot for an accessible day out.
Highlights of this Oxwich Bay Beach
With its high water quality, this beach is perfect for paddling. If you’re a watersports enthusiast, Oxwich Bay Beach is perfect for you too! Kayaking, canoeing and jet-skiing are a few activities to enjoy here.
The Oxwich Beach Café also rests along the sands, so you can look forward to tucking into an ice cream whilst soaking up the views of the dramatic cliffs.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: Yes
Postcode: SA3 1ND
3. Caswell Bay Beach, near The Mumbles
If you’re looking for Gower beaches that are perfect for a multi-generational outing, this Blue Flag beach should be at the top of your list. Enjoying an exotic feel, Caswell Bay Beach is bound to be a hit with all the family.
How to access Caswell Bay Beach
If you’re travelling by car, you’ll find the car park rests about 400 metres from the beach. You can enjoy a flat walk along the sand from the car park, and there are a couple of wheelchairs available to hire if you need them.
Travelling via bus? The 2C from Swansea to Caswell Bay stops at the car park; very handy!
Highlights of this Gower Peninsula beach
When it comes to traditional beach outings, this is the beach for you. At low tide, the beach showcases several rock pools for the little ones to explore, whilst the lengthy sands offer ample space to sunbathe.
Want to try surfing? You’ll be delighted to know that Caswell Bay Beach enjoys a great surfing reputation and even features an on-site surfing school.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes, but seasonal restrictions apply
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: Yes
Postcode: SA3 3BT
4. Port Eynon Beach, Port Eynon
One of the most popular beaches on the Gower Peninsula, Port Eynon Beach is a Blue Flag gem to add to your itinerary. Serviced by great facilities, you have everything you need for a family beach day here.
How to access Port Eynon Beach
The beach’s car park rests a short walk away from the sands, making it easy to access. However, if you’re travelling via an Adventure Travel bus, please note that there is a walk along rough terrain from the closest bus stop to the beach.
Highlights of Port Eynon Beach
With the beach being nearly a mile long, there is plenty of space for you and your loved ones to spread out and make the most of it. Don’t forget to explore the dunes, where you can spot an array of wildlife, including the black-headed gull.
If you want to take to the water, you’ll be pleased to find a small slipway at this Gower beach. Launch sailing and diving boats here, or try your hand at windsurfing instead.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes, but seasonal restrictions apply
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: Yes
Postcode: SA3 1NN
5. Pobbles Bay Beach, near Southgate
If you love peace and quiet, Pobbles Bay Beach is a fantastic choice for a beach day. A beautiful area of the Gower Peninsula, its golden sands and rugged cliffs are bound to amaze.
How to access Pobbles Bay Beach
This is one of the Gower beaches that is a little difficult to access as it does not have its own car park. The nearest car park is in Southgate, so you will have to walk 1.3 miles along the Wales Coast Path to reach this beach.
Highlights of this Gower beach
One of the top activities to try at this Gower beach is swimming! However, please only do this during low tide as this is when it’s safest.
Due to the lack of facilities, we recommend bringing along a picnic. So, you can look forward to an alfresco lunch amidst far-reaching views of the ocean.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: No
Public toilets: No
Postcode: SA3 2HD
6. Mewslade Bay Beach, near Pitton
Are dramatic coastal sights on your agenda? Look no further than this beach on the Gower Peninsula! Towering, grassy cliffs and Thurba Head are just a couple of the features making this beach so special.
How to access Mewslade Bay Beach
To reach Mewslade Bay Beach, you need to park up at Mewslade Car Park before venturing down a forested trail through the valley. Unfortunately, this path is not wheelchair or pushchair-friendly.
Highlights of Mewslade Bay Beach
The best time to visit this beach is during low tide, as this is when the beach appears! At low tide, the beach is a hit with families and surfers.
Walkers also love this beach, with there being a possibility to walk towards Fall Bay from the beach during low tide. Alternatively, spend time exploring the cliff path to Butterslade.
Type of beach: Rock and sand
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: No
Postcode: SA3 1PL
7. Pwll Du Beach, near Southgate
Tucked away in a remote spot on the Gower Peninsula, Pwll Du Beach is another coastal gem that’s ideal for relaxation.
How to access Pwll Du Beach
Due to its secluded nature, this beach is a little harder to reach. You will need to access via Bishopston, where you can walk along the coastal trail or through Bishopston Valley.
Highlights of this Gower beach
After embarking on the walk to this beach, you will be rewarded with peace and quiet! With its lack of crowds, it makes for the perfect proposal spot!
Dogs are also allowed at this beach all year round, so you and your pooch can look forward to scenic, winding walks along the coast.
Type of beach: Rock and sand
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: No
Public toilets: No
Postcode: SA3 2AU
8. Rhossili Bay Beach, Rhossili
This gorgeous beach has made both our guides to the best beaches in the UK and beautiful South Wales beaches! Owned by the National Trust, this beach enjoys unspoilt scenery, including mesmerising cliffs and far-reaching sands.
How to access Rhossili Bay Beach
To reach this Gower beach, you need to park at the village car park and make your way down the wooden steps. Due to the steepness of the steps and lack of ramps, this beach is not wheelchair-friendly.
The walk down the steps is stunning, especially on a clear day, as you can see Ynys Lanwol and the Pembrokeshire coast in the distance.
Highlights of Rhossili Bay Beach
The biggest must-see at Rhossili Bay Beach is the wildlife! Grey seals lazing on the rocks and razorbills flying near the cliffs are just a couple of the sights here.
The three-mile beach is another fantastic surfing spot in Wales, thanks to its Atlantic swell. Alternatively, stay dry and embark on a walk along the cliffs via the Rhossili Headland walk.
Type of beach: Sandy
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: Yes
Postcode: SA3 1PP
9. Mumbles Beach, The Mumbles
Last on our guide to Gower Beaches is the small but charming Mumbles Beach! With access to a wealth of family-friendly activities and sights, it’s a must-visit gem on the Gower Peninsula.
How to access Mumbles Beach
This beach is easy to access, being adjacent to a car park. Simply park up at Southend Car Park and cross the road to Mumbles Beach. Several buses also stop at the nearby Mumbles Pier, including the 2A from Swansea and 2B from Limeslade.
Highlights of Mumbles Beach
One of the first things you’ll notice when at this beach is its views! You can spot the Mumbles Lighthouse and the piercing cliffs the beach backs onto.
This beach on the Gower Peninsula also rests moments away from Mumbles Pier. Ample fun awaits here, such as an arcade, The Gamez Room and fishing facilities.
Type of beach: Rock and sand
Dog-friendly: Yes
Car park: Yes, for a fee
Public toilets: Yes
Postcode: SA3 4EE
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