Bayview Oxwich – Our Top 10 Gower Beaches
When it comes to beaches, Gower’s blessed – so many varieties all within such a compact peninsula: sweeping sandy bays, pebbled bays framed by dramatic limestone cliffs, secret coves, deserted estuary shores backed by magical woodlands, wild Atlantic shorelines, and bays made for a family day out with kids in tow.
However different they might be, each has its own unique and beautiful personality for you to discover while you stay with us here in our luxury rental properties at Bayview Oxwich. Here are our Top 10 for you to pick your favourite!
Oxwich Bay
Sandy, safe and sheltered beach backed by pristine dunes favoured by families. Walk from Bayview Oxwich in 5-mins. Car parking with easy access to beach. Refreshments and toilet facilities available. Dog-friendly all year.
Slade Bay
Beautiful bay, a mix of interesting rock pools, sand exposed at low tide and limestone cliffs though relatively inaccessible. Follow the cliff path around Oxwich Point and be prepared for some tough climbs or take the car (5-mins). Dog-friendly all year.
Pwll Du Bay
Secluded, pebbly, picturesque and romantic, with access only on foot from either Brandy Cove (20-mins) Pennard or through the Bishopston Valley (both approx. 1 hour). Great for bird watching and getting away from the crowds.
Three Cliffs Bay
Iconic limestone visible from Bayview Oxwich. Beautiful beach for swimming and exploring caves. Walk from Bayview Oxwich at low tide around Tor Point but be wary of tides. Drive 5-mins to Parkmill and park at Gower Heritage Centre and walk through woods. Dog-friendly all year.
Port Eynon Bay
Family-friendly and accessible sandy beach with history of smuggling. For the very fit, walk from Bayview Oxwich or take the car (10-mins) and park up in Pay and Display. Fish and chips, a pub, gift shops, toilets. Dog-friendly in winter months only.
Mewslade Bay
One of prettiest Gower bays, reached on foot through wooded valley from carpark at Pitton (10-mins drive). Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Dramatic cliffs and sandy bay exposed only at low tide. Popular with surfers, body-boarders and families. Dog-friendly all year.
Rhossili Bay
Wild and dramatic, Rhossili Bay is a 3-mile sweep of Atlantic-facing sandy beach and the world-famous tidal island of Worm’s Head. Mecca for surfers, wind-surfers, kite-surfers and families. Drive 20-mins from Bayview Oxwich. Car parking at Hillend. Eddy’s café and toilets. Dog-friendly all year.
Broughton Bay
Charming, family-friendly and quiet beach near Llangennith (20-mins). Sand, dunes and rock pools and starting point for 10-min walk to the famous Blue Pool. Favoured by fishermen. Loved by water-sports’ enthusiasts. Parking at Broughton, with pop-up refreshments in season. Dog-friendly all year.
Whiteford Sands
Deserted white sands and magical dunes, favoured by those searching for peace along Gower’s northern estuary shore. Drive (20-mins) from Bayview Oxwich and park at Broughton and walk along the beach to reach, or park at Llanmadoc and walk through the woods. No facilities. Dog-friendly all year.
Langland Bay
Quaint beach huts, a paved promenade, easy access, rock pools and plenty of sand and surf. A firm family favourite is this city beach in the Swansea suburb of Langland, near the village of Mumbles. 30-mins from Bayview Oxwich by car. Pay and Display parking. Toilets. Fabulous bistro. Tennis. Dog-friendly in winter months only.
For more information on Gower beaches, and details of booking and availability at Bayview, Oxwich, please contact Wanda and the Team who’ll be happy to help.
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