Rhossili Bay dominates Gower’s western coastline, a glorious three-mile stretch of sand facing the Atlantic full-on. It features towering cliffs and Worms Head at the southern end, dunes at the other, and a genuine shipwreck in between.
What sea is on Rhossili beach?
Rhossili Bay is the most westerly bay on the Gower peninsula and bears the full might of the Atlantic swells. It is the most consistent surfing beach on Gower, with the biggest waves at the north end at Llangennith.
What sea is Swansea on?
Swansea has a temperate oceanic climate. As part of a coastal region, it experiences a milder climate than inland. Swansea is exposed to rain-bearing winds from the Atlantic.
Where does the Gower start and end?
The 19 mile-long Peninsula starts at Mumbles and extends westwards. It’s famous for its jaw-dropping coastline and beaches (from vast Rhossili Bay to cosy and secluded Pwll Du), and is a favourite destination for walkers and surfers.
What is the Gower coast?
The Gower peninsular extends west from the City of Swansea for approximately 19 miles. it has a varied landscape, the south coast has beaches and cliff paths whilst the north coast is dominated by salt marshes that lead into the Loughor Estuary.
Are there jellyfish in the Gower?
The Barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) is the biggest and most common jellyfish found in Gower waters and can grow to “three feet long”. But the species is considered largely harmless to humans.
Can you see dolphins on the Gower?
Dolphins visit Gower in the warmer months of the year, usually June to August, but we have seen them as early as May and as late as October. They are very sociable and playful animals, often approaching our boat to swim alongside or bow ride, breaching high into the air, or slapping the water with their tails.
Is there sharks in Swansea?
A small shark surprised beach-goers on the Swansea coast after it got trapped in a pool after the tide had gone out. The smooth hound dogfish, a type of shark common to UK waters, became trapped at Caswell Bay beach, Mumbles.
Why are Mumbles called Mumbles?
To begin with, the name Mumbles is derived from the French word mamelles, which means “breasts,” and originally referred only to the two islets at the end of the promontory, but now refers to the entire village.
Is Swansea Bay a sea?
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What food is Gower famous for?
lamb
Gower is well known for the quality of its lamb. On the sandstone areas, such as Cefn Bryn, Davies comments: “The sheep feeding thereon are noted for fineness of wool and well-flavoured mutton.” Of particular note is the quality of the lamb grazing on the salt marshes of the Burry Inlet.
What does Gower mean in Welsh?
GOWER is the anglicised form of GŴYR [GWHYR], Welsh for ‘crooked, curved‘, prob. referring to the shape of the peninsula. Gower is a place-name, a name for an old territorial unit, and therefore should not be preceded by the definite article. One can of course refer to the Gower coast or to the Gower peninsula.
Can you swim in Gower?
With its 39 miles of coastline, Gower boasts more than 30 bays and beaches. From barely visited secluded bays that require a determined walk along stunning cliffs, to beaches accessed straight from the car, Gower has a swim spot for everyone.
Why is it called the Gower?
Gower is located on the South Wales coast, just a stone’s throw away from the city of Swansea. The name Gower was adopted in Norman times, when the lordship of Gower was created from the earlier Welsh area of Gŵyr. Today that area covers almost all of the City and County of Swansea and parts of Neath Port Talbot.
How many beaches does the Gower have?
Gower Peninsula is home to around 30 unspoilt beaches and coves. The beaches are blessed with good water quality.
What does the name Gower mean?
The name Gower is boy’s name of Welsh origin meaning “pure”. This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival.
Is Gower worth visiting?
The Gower Peninsula was the first place in the UK to be recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1956 – how’s that for a prestigious badge of honour. But stunning landscapes are only part of why you need to visit this spectacular nugget of southwest Wales.
What time of year do jellyfish come to shore?
Generally speaking, many seacoasts have jellyfish of one kind or another along them any time of year. In the U.S. and many other places, jellyfish stings are more common in the summer, but that’s mainly simply because more people are in the water then.
Are there adders in the Gower?
Another snake expert, the appropriately named Geraint the Snakeman, from Llanelli, said: “Gower is the main hotspot for adders.” Beaches in Gower with extensive sand dune areas include Oxwich, Port Eynon, Llangennith, and Whiteford Sands, so they are places where you might be more likely to see adders.
What time of day do dolphins come to shore?
Dolphins are most active at the crack of dawn, between 10 am and noon, and from 2 pm till dusk.
Can you swim at Mumbles beach?
You can swim here, be careful of the rocks, but more importantly there are strong rip currents between the two islands of Mumbles Head. There is a lifeguard on patrol during peak summer months.