Gower and Swansea Bay: Beaches, Bays, Coves and Coastline

Gower Sun, Sand and Sea

If you are visiting Gower for the amazingly stunning beaches, bays and coves - you won't be disappointed! There are many beautiful beaches, bays and coves along the Gower coastline, each with unique character and charm.

Before your visit, please take a few moments to think about your safety, and what provisions you may require. Whilst Gower is safe place to visit, there are also many natural dangers which you should consider: Some of Gower's beaches are prone to 'rip tides' ; in some areas it is not uncommon to spot an 'adder'  basking in the summer sun; on the vast bay at Whiteford, the fast incoming tide should not be underestimated; and be aware of the dangerous drops present along some of Gower's coastal footpaths.

Fortunately, there are many things you can do to stay safe during your Gower visit:

• When in the sun - it is very important that everyone, children and those with fair skin in particular, should use a high-factor sun cream, wear a sun hat, sit in the shade and cover up from 11.00am - 2.00pm when the sun is at its strongest
• When in the sea - take care bathing, swim within your depth and parallel to the shore
• If present, bathe in between the red and yellow flags - this area is patrolled by lifeguards
• Never enter the water if the red flag is flying - red means danger!
• Always check and be aware of the local tide times
• Inflatable toys and airbeds should not be used in the sea
• IN AN EMERGENCY - DIAL 999 - ASK FOR THE COASTGUARD

Lifeguards will be on patrol between the red and yellow flags from 10.00am to 6.00pm every day from June to September, and are available for advice if you are unsure about tides or bathing conditions. The RNLI has produced a range of safety information designed to help you stay safe in and near water. Please visit the RNLI website for further information: http://www.rnli.org.uk

Please help keep the beaches of Gower and Swansea Bay clean! Be aware that litter can cause countless minor injuries as well as damaging wildlife and habitat.

Gower Beaches With Seasonal Lifeguards

• Bracelet Bay - GridRef: SS630873
• Langland Bay - GridRef: SS606874
• Caswell Bay - GridRef: SS593875
• Port Eynon - GridRef: SS468852

Gower and Swansea Beaches Dog Walking Advice

In the interest of safety and hygeine, certain Gower and Swansea Bay beaches implement dog bans from 1st May - 30th September. During this time, dog bans apply to all or part of the following:

• Swansea Bay
• Bracelet Bay
• Limeslade Bay
• Rotherslade Bay
• Langland Bay
• Caswell Bay
• Port Eynon Beach

Please visit the 'Visit Swansea Bay' website for more information: http://www.visitswanseabay.com

Gower and Swansea Bay Beaches, Bays and Coves

Swansea Bay/BlackPill - GridRef: SS620906

A long and mainly sandy bay stretching from the Marina to Mumbles. Summertime lido, play area, café, toilets and parking at Blackpill. Great for families.

Bracelet Bay - GridRef: SS630873

A small sandy/rocky cove with a play area, toilets, café, and parking nearby. Seasonal lifeguard. Great for families.

Limeslade Bay - GridRef: SS625871

A small sandy/rocky cove with a play area, toilets, café, and parking nearby at Bracelet Bay.

Rotherslade Bay - GridRef: SS612872

A small sandy beach linked to Langland Bay with toilets, café, and parking nearby. Popular water sports area. Seasonal lifeguard.

Langland Bay - GridRef: SS606874

A small sandy beach linked to Rotherslade Bay with toilets, café, and parking nearby. Popular water sports area. Seasonal lifeguard. Great for families.

Caswell Bay - GridRef: SS593875

A large sandy beach with toilets, café, and parking nearby. Popular water sports area. Seasonal lifeguard. Close to Bishop's Wood Nature Reserve. Great for families.

Brandy Cove - GridRef: SS586874

A small sandy/rocky cove. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities. Cove once used for smuggling.

Pwll Du Bay - GridRef: SS575871

A large sandy/pebbly beach backed with a long bank of pebbles. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Hunts Bay - GridRef: SS564867

A secluded bay with large rock formations and shingle. Access via a walk from Southgate car park. No facilities. A popular spot with anglers.

Fox Hole (Southgate) Cove - GridRef: SS583871

A small sandy/rocky cove which is exposed at low tide. Access via a walk down from Southgate car park. No facilities.

Pobbles Bay - GridRef: SS540876

A sandy/pebbly beach which is exposed at low tide. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Three Cliffs Bay - GridRef: SS535878

Possibly the most beautiful beach on Gower. Bathing is not recommended due to strong currents. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Tor Bay - GridRef: SS527877

A small sandy beach. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Crawley Beach - GridRef: SS523877

A small sandy beach. Access via a long walk from inland areas or neighbouring Oxwich Bay. No facilities except at Oxwich.

Oxwich Bay - GridRef: SS503864

A very large sandy beach. Privately owned with toilets, café, and parking and hotel nearby. Popular water sports area. Great for families.

Horton - GridRef: SS475855

Large sandy beach with toilets, café and parking nearby. Popular water sports area. Seasonal lifeguard. Great for families.

Port Eynon - GridRef: SS468852

Large sandy beach with toilets, café and parking nearby. Popular water sports area. Seasonal lifeguard. Great for families.

Slade/The Sands - GridRef: SS487854

A small sandy/rocky cove. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Mewslade Bay - GridRef: SS418872

Small secluded bay exposed at low tide. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Fall Bay - GridRef: SS413873

Small secluded bay exposed at low tide. Access via a long walk from inland areas. No facilities.

Rhossili - GridRef: SS414890

A very large beach. Access via a long paved walk from Rhossili. Parking and facilities at Rhossili. Popular water sports area.

Llangennith - GridRef: SS410905

A very large beach along from Rhossili. Access via a long walk from Hillend with toilets, café and parking nearby. Popular water sports area.

Broughton Bay - GridRef: SS425935

A large sandy bay with parking nearby. Bathing is not recommended. No facilities.

Whiteford Sands - GridRef: SS950446

A large sandy bay. Access via a long walk from inland areas. Bathing is not recommended. Privately owned. No facilities.