by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Cheriton (formerly known as Cherry Town) is one of the smallest hamlets on the Gower peninsula and takes its name from a time, now long ago, when cherry trees grew in abundance in the area. Its diminutive size, however, belies the village’s rich history and...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
St. Cadoc’s Church, Cheriton, was built in the 14th century to replace the one at nearby Landimore (which was abandoned because of the encroaching tides of the Burry Estuary). It is believed that the altar here is actually from this earlier church – its...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
There are two alternative views as to where Crofty derives its name. Whilst some believe it takes its title simply from the fact that the village once possessed many crofts, others are of the opinion that it originates from an early reference to the locale –...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
Fall Bay is a long, shallow beach nestled in the coastline to the east of Worm’s Head. The beach can be reached directly from the village of Rhossili via footpaths across several fields or, for a longer and MORE awe-inspiring walk, by following the cliff path...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
Foxhole Bay is a small and secluded stretch of sandy beach at the base of Pennard Cliffs. A steep but perfectly navigable footpath leads down to the bay, which can often be otherwise deserted even on the hottest of summer afternoons. Whilst the beach has no...
