Gower Peninsula

The beautiful Gower Peninsula (Welsh: Penrhyn Gŵyr) was the United Kingdom's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located in Swansea and the peninsula is famous for its stunning coastal scenery, wide sandy beaches and medieval castles.

Gower Peninsula Halal Travel Guide

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eHalal Travel Guide covers the rural areas of Swansea. It has been given the title 'Gower' as the Gower Peninsula constitutes the largest portion of Swansea's rural area and is the neighborhood of most interest to tourists. However and the article also includes the highland areas of Pontarddulais and Mawr. On the peninsula itself and the article covers all points west of Bishopston, Pwll Du Bay, Fairwood Common and Upper Killay. Detailed information of the urban area east of this line is documented in the Swansea eHalal Travel Guide.

The Gower Peninsula is about 29 km long by 8 km wide and, in many ways, represents a microcosm of the very best of British countryside. There are wide sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, historic woodlands, salt marshes and open moors, all of which are interspersed with picturesque villages, country inns, castles, ancient churches and neolithic burial chambers. It is a land immersed in the mists of Celtic legends and secrets of smugglers tales. The peninsula is also home to an abundance of wildlife, with perhaps the wild Gower ponies that roam the moors being the most famous and well-loved. For recreation, Oxwich is the most popular bay for swimming and boating, while Llangennith is a surfers paradise and attracts boarders from all over the UK. Rhossili is a dramatic bay, and the sunset over the headland is one of the most photographed evening scenes in Europe.

The neighborhoods of Mawr and Pontarddulais are sparsely populated areas of Swansea's hinterland and offer wonderful opportunities for hillside walking and river-side recreation activities.

History

Historically, Gower covered an area of land under the jurisdiction of the Lords of Gower. It extended as far east as the River Tawe, and so it included what is now Swansea Downtown. This area corresponds very closely to the modern boundaries of the City and County of Swansea. However, nowadays "Gower" would be mostly understood to referring to the peninsula only.

The Gower "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" (AONB) is an invention of post Second World War planning laws covering England and Wales, and represents a level of protection one step lower than offered by that of a "National Park".

Travel to Gower Peninsula

The Gower Peninsula is located in South Wales ( Map of Gower) a 10-minutes drive from the city of Swansea.
Gower Explorer buses departing from Swansea's Quadrant Bus Station cover the entire peninsula. Traveline information.

How to get around in Gower Peninsula

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Travel on a Bus in Gower Peninsula

Most of the villages and popular bays are connected by public transport. The Gower peninsula itself is served by the Gower Explorer branded bus services from the Quadrant Bus Station in Swansea downtown. The Lliw uplands to the north of the county of Swansea are served by Lliw Link branded bus services from the Quadrant Bus Station. (The Quadrant bus station is a good 10-15 minutes walk from Swansea train station, but there are frequent buses to the Quadrant Bus Station from the bus stop outside the train station.)

Walk in Gower Peninsula

There are some very well-established hiking routes on the Gower. The tourist office in Swansea downtown offers good information.

What to see in Gower Peninsula

Villages

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Due to strict zoning laws and the rural areas of Swansea have not succumbed to urban sprawl. However and there are a few traditional villages in the area:

Llangennith (Llangenydd) - a quintcrucial British coastal village with hens clucking around the village green, a stone church, a traditional pub and sheep strolling down the road towards a magnificent surfing beach; several B&Bs. Very popular with surfers in the summer, and has a large camping area for families and youngsters alike.
Llanmadoc and Cheriton - two adjoining villages on north Gower - some stone houses, a few B&Bs and a pub.
Llanrhidian - a hill-side village running down to the marshes of the Loughor Estuary - some stone houses and a pub.
Oxwich - nestled in the curve of Oxwich Bay and with its thatched rooved cottages and castle, Oxwich is perhaps the Gower's most picturesque village. The village has a wonderful Saxon church, a couple of shops and a hotel.
Port Eynon - a quaint village clustered around the sandy beach of Port Eynon Bay. There are a few shops and B&Bs, a pub and youth hostel.
Reynoldston - an inland village surrounded by wild moorland with a good pub and lodging.
Rhossili - on a ridge offering spectacular views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head - the village boasts a pub, cafe, shop and great National Trust gift shop.

Places of natural beauty

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Rhossili Bay and Worm's Head. Famous for is breathtaking view at sunset, and the vista is widely considered to be one of Europe's most spectacular coastal scenes. An excellent National Trust gift shop marks the beginning of the cliff top path, while the picturesque village of Rhossili provides an ideal setting for enjoying cream teas in the summer or for relaxing and taking a contemplative stroll at any time of the year. In addition and the conditions at Rhossili are excellent for handgliding and surfing; historians may also be interested to note that there is evidence of a stone-age settlement here. Visitors may also note a distinct lack of trees. The last real tree was at Ash Tree Farm, though this disappeared sometime during the early 1970s. The fierce westerly gales and trees are not a good match. The nearest trees to Rhossili are Middleton and the village just prior to Rhossili.
Three Cliffs Bay. A great place to take a stroll through woods and watch the wild ponies galloping on the beach. The ruins of Pennard Castle guard the area from a hill to the left (when facing the sea). Note, however that the strong undercurrent at this bay make it unsuitable for swimming. The beach is entered from a path across from Shepard's village store and cafe.
Oxwich Bay. Overlooked by Penrice castle and the pristine waters of the bay are surrounded by extensive dunes and woodlands and protected by a small Saxon church on the headland. Oxwich was named the most beautiful beach in the UK and one of the most beautiful in the world by The Travel Magazine in 2007.
Caswell Bay. Sandy beach popular with families, holiday makers and surfers. Has Blue Flag status.
Langland Bay. A beach on the south Gower costed distinctive for the beach huts behind the sandy beach

Castles and other antiquities

(King) Arthur's Stone - Maen Ceti - Cefn Bryn 51.59358, -4.17936 - A neolithic burial chamber or cromlech dating from 2500BCE. The name is derived from a legend that the stone was thrown onto Cefn Bryn by the mythical King Arthur.

Landimor Castle - Bovehill - 51.6167, -4.2191 - Minor ruins

Loughor Castle - 51.6622, -4.0774 - Loughor Castle - - 2353532 - Loughor Castle On north Gower - minor ruins.
Oxwich Castle - Oxwich, SA3 1ND 51.55463, -4.16791 ☎ +44 1792 390359 - Oxwich Castle Oxwich Castle 4 - A fortified Tudor mansion in south Gower.
Pennard Castle - 51.5766, -4.1023 - Castell Pennard - - 1307870 - Pennard Castle Ruins offering spectacular views over Three Cliffs Bay.
Weobley Castle - 51.6128, -4.1994 - Weobley Castle - Weobley Castle, Gower Located in north Gower, thit is one of Swansea's best preserved castles and offers commanding views over the Loughor Estuary to Carmarthenshire. There is an admission charge.

Museums

Gower Heritage Centre - Old Coastguard Cottage, Rhossili, Parkmill, SA3 2EH 51.583523, -4.103565 ☎ +44 1792 371206 - A rural life museum based around a working water mill. The museum also boasts one of the world's smallest cinemas - La Charrette - a 23-seat former railway carriage. There is also a gift shop and cafe on site.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Gower Peninsula

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Golf

Gower Golf Club - Cefn Goleu, Gowerton, Three Crosses, SA4 3HS 51.637621, -4.063069 ☎ +44 1792 872480 - 18-hole course set on rolling countryside.

Langland Bay Golf Club - Langland Bay Road, The Mumbles, SA3 4QR 51.567931, -4.021128 ☎ +44 1792 361721 - Mumbles. 18-hole links course set on moorland overlooking Caswell Bay and Langland Bay.

Surfing

Gower Surf School - Level 4 BSA approved. Offers classes in surfing at various Gower locations. Open all year.

Gower and Swansea surf school - ☎ +44 7891123267 - Offers surfing lessons around Gower and Swansea 7 days a week all year around. Equipment is provided

Welsh Surfing Federation Surf School - ☎ +44 1792 386526 - The Barn, The Croft, Llangennith.

Outdoor activities

Pony Trekking - ☎ +44 1792 371636 - At Parc-le-Breos House, Penmaen.

Rhossili and Borfa Activity Centres Middleton, Rhossili ☎ +44 1792 401548 - Offers domitory lodging in Port Eynon and training in the following activities: abseiling, caving, climbing, coasteering, cycling and mountain-biking, kayaking and trekking.

Mountain Boarding brdsports.co.uk/ At brd Mountain Boarding Centre, Weobley Castle, Llanrhidian, Swansea, SA3 1HB ☎ +44 7856 152540 - Offers lessons for beginners and improvers. Discounts available for group bookings. The boarding centre is open for prior bookings only.

Ripnrock - ☎ +44 7815 784122 Opening Hours: All day - every day From £25pp Outdoor activities on the Gower Peninsula. Coasteering, rock climbing, gorge walking, surfing, team building, canyoning and abseiling. Activities for all groups and all ages.

Art

Barn Studios - ☎ +44 1792 386678 - Cheriton. A converted farm in north Gower offering residential and day courses in pottery and painting.

Events

Gower Folk Festival| gowerfolkfestival.co.uk/ Live performances and workshops at Weobley Castle. Camping facilities are available on site. Ticket sales are limited (350 – 400). Second weekend in June: 8-10 June 2018.

Gower Festival - Classical and folk music, recitals, dance and jazz performed at the historic churches that dot the peninsula. July 2-14, 2018

Swansea Bike Ride - Wales's biggest bike ride organised by the British Heart Foundation. 12-mile, 28-mile or 46-mile routes through the Gower Peninsula to fight against heart disease. Mid-July.

Walks

Lliw Reservoirs, near the village of Felindre. These small reservoirs are surrounded by recreational footpaths.
Oxwich Bay, a picturesque four and a half hour walk as recommended in Times Walks

Driving

A less well-known destination in Swansea is the Lliw Uplands which contains some of the best mountain scenery in Wales:

Downtown - Llangyfelach - Felindre - Garnswllt - Ammanford

From the downtown, head towards the road junction at Dyfatty lights. Take the second left turning onto Llangyfelach road (B4489) which will take you to the M4 Motorway (Junction 46). Head straight across the roundabouts on Junction 46. This will take you into the rural area of the Lliw Uplands. From here, much of the road consists of a narrow country lane. Follow this lane though the village of Felindre then on over Mynydd-y-Bettws with stunning views of the Lliw Lalley. The road takes you past Penlle'r Castell - the highest point in Swansea. It then descends into the farming village of Garnswllt and continues to Ammanford.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Gower Peninsula

Fruit and vegetables from the peninsula's arable farms.

National Trust store | Rhossili has a good selection of handicrafts and gifts, many with local flavour.

Local Produce - Gower Wildflower and Local Produce Centre, Blackhills Lane, Fairwood Common, opposite Swansea Airport. Sells an assortment of produce from local farms such as Gower wild flowers and Gower salt-marsh lamb.

PJ's Surf Shop | Surfwear, boards and accessories to buy plus surf rental available. Located in the centre of Llangennith next to the church.

Mumbles Local Produce Market, Oystermouth Plaza, Mumbles, in the vehicle park near the junction of Oystermouth Road and Newton Road. Held on the second Saturday of every month from 9am to 1pm.

Halal Restaurants

King Arthur's Hotel - Reynolston ☎ +44 1792 390775 - Great lunches/dinners in a wonderful traditional country hotel.

The Gower Inn | Parkmill ☎ +44 1792 233116 - A lovely old inn serving traditional pub food as well as some more innovative dishes.

Britannia Inn - Llanmadoc ☎ +44 1792 386624 - A lovely traditional inn near the North Gower Coast, specializing in wholesome meals made with local produce.

The King's Head | Llangennith ☎ - Good range of bar meals, including several decent Vegetarian options. Good quality versions of typical pub food e.g. Curries, pies, lasagne. As the only pub in Llangennith it is often quite busy with a good atmosphere. Friendly staff

Rake And Riddle - Gowerton Road, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3RB ☎ +44 1792 872886
Fairyhill Hotel and Restaurant - Reynoldston ☎ +44 1792 390139 - An award-winning restaurant serving dishes cooked with local produce

Langland's Brasserie - Brynfield Road, Langland. ☎ +44 1792 363699 - A fine modern British restaurant with a fantastic view overlooking Langland Bay

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Coffee

Compass - ☎ +44 1792 391145 - Main Rhossili road at Reynolston. While the cafe itself lacks charm and the food and coffee are good and the service quick and friendly - hearty breakfasts are a specialty.

Dandelion Cafe 65 Southgate Road, Southgate, Pennard - Hours: 9AM Monday - 4PM. Excellent Coffee, including dandelion root Coffee, healthy meals. Outdoor seating. Organizes book clubs and meditation meetings}} The Bay Bistro and Coffee House The Bay Bistro eatinrhossili Rossili ☎ +44 1792 390519 - Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM. Simple international cuisine. Excellent Coffee, pastries. Stunning views over Rhossili Bay.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Gower Peninsula

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Camping Places

Bank Farm Leisure Park - ☎ +44 1792 390228 - Horton. Ocean views, within walking distance of beach.

Beach Walk Parc - ☎ +44 1792 390337 - Oxwich Bay. Quiet campsite near beach.

Llagadranta Farm - ☎ +44 1792 386202 - Llanmadoc.

Nicholaston Farm Caravan & Camping - ☎ +44 1792 371209 - Nicholaston Farm, Penmaen. Great sea views and access to beaches via pleasant 10-minutes walk through woods and dunes. Cafe and shop on site.

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park - Near the village of Rhossili. ☎ +44 1792 390593 - Pitton Cross, Rhossili.

Youth hostels

Rhossili Bunkhouse - Middleton, Rhossili, SA3 1PL 51.5670, -4.2789 Rhossili Bunkhouse is on the B4247 in Middleton in the village of Rhossili, at the south-west corner of the Gower Peninsula. ☎ +44 1792 391509 From £15 pppn Rhossili Bunkhouse is within easy walking distance of three beaches. It is great for groups of friends or families. Opened in 2007 and the Bunkhouse is run by the Trustees of Rhossili Village Hall for the benefit of the community. Open: February - December.

Port Eynon Youth Hostel - Old Lifeboat House, Port Eynon ☎ +44 845 371 9135 +44 1792 391623£35+ superior Muslim friendly room, £15+ beds - Former lifeboat station on sandy beach; self catering, but has a licensed lounge serving alcohol. Extra charge for parking (daytime) in high season.

Gower Bunkhouse - - ☎ +44 1792 401548 +44 1792 403750 - Borfa House, Port Eynon. Pre-booked groups only. Open: Fri-Sat nights and school vacation times.

Holiday Cottages

Gower Holiday Village - Scurlage, Nr. Port Eynon, Gower, SA3 1AY follow the A4118 from Swansea downtown into the heart of Gower ☎ +44 1792 390431 +44 1792 390644 - Offers a number of bungalows. Includes an indoor heated swimming pool.

Hill House Holiday Cottage - Llanrhidian, Swansea, SA3 1ER 51.6094, -4.1734 20 minutes drive from M4 junction 47 ☎ +44 1792 391333 - Tranquil village location with rural and estuary views. Sleeps 9 + cot in four bedrooms. Good for large family holidays. Pets welcome.

Blackheath Cottage, Reynoldston - ☎ +44 1234 823645 £300-£850 Cosy stone cottage in heart of Gower.

Culver House - Port Eynon ☎ +44 1792 390755 A twelve-room guest house right at the edge of the dunes.

Parc-le-Breos House - Penmaen ☎ +44 1792 371636 A converted 19th-century farm house in own grounds.

Oxwich Bay Hotel - Oxwich ☎ +44 1792 390329 A modern hotel in a fantastic location, but with rather shabby decor and facilities.

Britannia Inn - Llanmadoc ☎ +44 1792 386624 A lovely traditional inn near the North Gower Coast. The inn mostly functions as a pub-cum-restaurant, but it also has a few cozy and pleasantly furnished rooms. A wonderful place to relax and enjoy country hospitality.

Bryngwyn Holiday Home - Llanrhidian ☎ +44 1792 391223 - Very well renovated holiday home offering self catering in Llanrhidian village. Sleeps six to eight.

Number 38 The Gower - @ower.co.uk Gower Holiday Village, Scurlage Nr Port Eynon, SA3 1AY 51.5645, -4.2184 ☎ +44 121 744-3301 270-600 per week Self-catering bungalow, sleeps 6, pets welcome, free WiFi, Pool, indoor outdoor play areas, shop,pub and fish & chip shop with walking distance.

Oldwalls Resort - Llanrhidian ☎ +44 1792 391468 +44 1792 391468

An exclusive resort on the North Gower Coast, offering full recreational facilities, heli-pad, wooded areas and gardens. The resort is within walking distance of beaches and villages. The high security walls make it the perfect place for celebrities and others who want to avoid the public eye.

Local Language in Gower Peninsula

The people of South Gower are traditionally English speaking and cannot speak Welsh. However, North Gower and the neighborhood of Mawr has a high percentage of Welsh-speakers.

Telecommunications in Gower Peninsula

The area dialling code for Gower is the same as Swansea - 01792. From overseas, dial +44 1792 XXX-XXX