Rhossili Bay (Rhossili Bay)

Member Name: pagso

Product:	Rhossili Bay
Date:	08/08/09 (14 review reads)
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Advantages: Stunningly beautiful area of coastline with visitor facilities

Disadvantages: Need to check tide times to ensure you get most out of visit

Rhossili Bay is a stunningly beautiful 3 mile stretch of sand backed by cliffs in the west of the Gower Peninsula near Swansea. There is a privately owned car park which was £2.50 a day in summer 2009 and toilets, pub, cafe and a couple of shops at the top and there are steps down to the beach which are hard work for the less mobile and fit - and very difficult for those with pushchairs. Once down the sands are quite exposed and the tide goes out a long way. This is a reliable surfing beach although better waves can be found at other Gower beaches.
There is a National Trust visitor centre on the headland and tide times permitting you can walk across the causeway to the Worm's Head although you must leave enough time to get back before the tide comes in and many visitors have to be rescued annually. The scramble over the rocks is quite a challenge and sturdy footwear is highly recommended.

Summary: A beautiful bay in a beautiful part of Wales