by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
At the base of Horton, amongst the sands of the eastern edge of Port Eynon Bay, can be found Horton and ‘The Burrows’ – a series of sand dunes that during WW2 were fenced off with barbed wire when they were mined by the British Army. Although most of...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Horton, though separated by a rather substantial stretch of sand and rock, has always been associated with the neighbouring and larger village of Port Eynon. The occupants of these two villages have lived, worked and been buried side by side for centuries. That said,...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Ilston is one of the oldest villages on the Gower Peninsula. It is also one of the most tranquil. St. Illtyd’s Church, with its massive Norman tower, is the biggest feature of the village. The hamlet is tucked amidst a beautifully wooded valley, through which...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
St. Illtyd’s Church is located in the almost secretive village of Ilston, reached only via winding narrow lanes or woodland walks. The most dominant feature of the church is its huge tower, topped with its battlemented saddle-backed roof and the ancient yew tree...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Kittle is a small village offering access to Pwlldu and Bishopston Valley. The village’s main interest to holiday makers in Gower is its local amenities shop which can provide refreshment en route to more popular destinations. The remains of Backinstone Chapel...
