by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Standing beneath a limestone buff, Llanrhidian Church is situated in a splendidly quiet and beautiful corner of land that leads off from the sharply sloping village green. Originally dedicated to St. Rhidian and later to St. Illtyd, the present building dates from the...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
From the field at Pitton, at the top of Mewslade Valley, used as a car park (a fee is payable via an Honesty Box), a delightful walk leads down through some very picturesque countryside (partially National Trust owned and a SSSI) to one of Gower’s smallest...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Villages
Mumbles is a busy seaside resort that skirts the corner of coastline that divides Swansea Bay from Gower. A tourist’s haven, the area features: The magnificent Norman remains of Oystermouth Castle A Victorian pier, brimming with modern café and amusement...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 13, 2025 | Gower Beaches
Reached via some steep concrete steps leading down from the entrance to Mumbles Pier, Mumbles Beach is a small, sheltered area of sand and rock pools. The pools become very popular during the holiday season, where children and adults alike can be seen, net in hand,...
by PeterWebAdmin | Feb 12, 2025 | Gower Churches
Nicholaston Church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, was said to have been rebuilt on its present site, stone by stone from an even earlier church that had become besanded near Nicholaston Woods. Of this second 14th century church very little remains, however, save for a...
