British Isles: A Welcome in the Hillsides ; ... and on the Beaches. Julia Stuart Finds the Dramatic Scenery of the Gower Peninsula Is a Breath of Fresh AirStuart, Julia
On the Gower Peninsula Why go? The Gower coast is filled with gorgeous beaches, but we love Oxwich for the alluring mix of sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland that back its two-mile sandy stretch and for the pretty village of Oxwich. Around the headland, Rhossili is staggering and dramat...
At the southern tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, the sweeping bay atPorth Ceiriadoffers dramatic views and a good stretch of open sand for zooming along. Quiet during the week, it gets busier on summer weekends with a mix of families and water sports enthusiasts. It’s a south-facing, shelt...
Having been crowned one of the best beaches in Europe, you’ll find Rhossili at the tip of theGower Peninsula. Yet its three-mile-long, broad, golden sands and grassy cliffs facing the sea could be in Australia. A favourite of Welsh writer and poet, Dylan Thomas, this romantic bay offer...
Surfing at Llangennith, Gower, West Wales View Credits Hell's Mouth,LlŷnPeninsula Ignore the name –Hell's Mouth(Porth Neigwl) is a forgiving beachbreak is a mellow option because waves lose their power en route north. It still packs a punch on its day, though, and surfers from Liver...
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Traigh Mor, Barra, Scotland This vast expanse of firm golden sand (the name means "Big Strand") serves as Barra’s airport (a mile across at low tide, and big enough for three "runways"), the only airport in the world where scheduled flights use a tidal beach as the runway. ...
Visit at low tide, when more of the fine white sand is exposed, lapped gently by water and backed by dunes with grass. Rhossili Bay Beach, Wales Having been crowned one of the best beaches in Europe, you’ll find Rhossili at the tip of theGower Peninsula. Yet its three-mile-long, br...
Dog-friendly all year round, award-winningRhossili Bay Beachon the Gower Peninsula is a stunner. Three miles of golden sands, clifftop walks, wildlife and amazing views, it's ideal for watersports and family days out. The beach is accessed by a steep path with steps. ...