Rhossili - great for walking, surfing and fishing (Rhossili Bay)

Member Name: dancingirl

Product:	Rhossili Bay
Date:	21/09/09 (50 review reads)
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Advantages: Everything

Disadvantages: None

I grew up in Swansea and Rhossili bay is one place which I always go back to visit again and again. Rhossili is one of the beaches which forms the Gower Penisula. It's located near the village of Llangennith and is very popular for surfing, fishing and walking.

Rhossili bay is a 3 mile long sandy beach and is the most westerly in the Gower. As it's the most westerly, it brings in atlantic swells which makes consistent waves with the biggest of waves the north end of the beach (Llangennith). These waves attract surfers from all over the UK but please be aware that there are no life guards on this beach.

There is a bus service which runs to Rhossili from Swansea town center but this only runs once on hour and stops early on in the evening. If you have a car I would advise driving. There is a car park in Rhossili which costs around £3 to park all day, it's in a field but I've been down many times and never had a problem getting in or out.

A pub/restaurant is situated opposite the car park which does traditional pub grub. There is also the local shop which is on the edge of the car park where you can get small snacks and ice creams but if you plan to go for the day, then it's probably best to take a picnic.

Once you've parked the car you have a few choices of what to do. There is a path leading down to the beach and I have to warn you that it is quite a long steep walk down. It's takes about 20-30 minutes to walk down with concrete steps and some sections a pathway all the way down. If you have a pram this wouldn't really be suitable. Once your on the beach there plenty of room to get your own spot and to play sports, it's so big I've never seen it crowded.

If you feel the walk down to the beach may be a little steep then you can always walk along the Rhossili downs. This is a pathway along the clifftops where you can admire spectacular views - I advise you bring a camera. If you follow the path to the end of the Peninsula (which takes about 30-40 minutes) you come to whats known as Worms Head. Separated from the main land by lots of rocks, this is a long stretch of land which becomes an island when the tide is in. Many walk across to Worms Head but if you wish to do this then you need to check the times of high tide which are on a board at the end of the Peninsula.

Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting Rhossili especially if you love to go out on long walks, surf or fish. With it breathtaking views and beautiful fresh sea air, it's a fantastic day out. If you do visit wear comfortable walking shoes especially if you want to make a trip over to worms head as the rocks over can be slippery. After a day here you'll feel happy and refreshed and with so many other places to visit on the Gower you could make your visit into a short holiday.

Summary: A fantastic day trip