About Gower
The Gower Peninsula
Gower, a peninsula jutting out into the sea in South Wales, is brimming with natural beauty. It was the first place in the UK to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
From beautiful coastal walks to relaxing on the beach, Gower’s not short of things to do or see. Below, we’ve compiled a short list of highlights, including where to eat.
Food and drink
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The Ship Inn
Distance: 200m
Located in the heart of Port Eynon, Gower. The Ship Inn is a family-run pub that provides a warm and welcoming environment to all visiting the Gower coast. The decor provides a distinctly cosy and nautical theme. Completely dog friendly.
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Coffee House
Distance: 250m
Quirky little coffee house adjacent to the surf shop. Offering teas and coffees, a range of cakes and sandwiches. Open for outdoor seating and takeaway.
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Captain's Table
Distance: 300m
Cafe-style fish and chip shop serving breakfast in the season. located on the beach front in Port Eynon.
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Seafarer
Distance: 300m
Cafe style fish and chip shop serving breakfast in the season. Located on the beach front in Port Eynon.
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Smuggler's Beach Bar & Kichen
Distance: 300m
Newly refurbished beach-themed Bar and kitchen with pub/cafe style menu on the seafront in Port Eynon.
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Beach House
Distance: 4 miles
Award-winning restaurant serving local produce.
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King Arthur Hotel
Distance: 4 miles
Popular, traditional country pub in the heart of Gower.
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Oxwich Bay Hotel
Distance: 5 miles
Located on the edge of Oxwich beach, the restaurant is open from 8.30am to 8:30pm. Also serving snacks and one of the few places serving afternoon tea.
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Britannia Inn
Distance: 7 miles
Traditional 17th century bar with an elegant and cosy restaurant. Offering an extensive range of home cooked food.
Beaches
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Port Eynon Bay
Distance: 0 miles
This is our local - just a minute or two’s walk from the front door.
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Rhossili Bay
Distance: 5 miles
One of Gower’s most famous beaches, with the stunning Worm’s Head jutting out into the sea.
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Three Cliffs Bay
Distance: 8 miles
A favourite among those willing to take the walk from nearby Parkmill.
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Oxwich Bay
Distance: 5 miles
A long sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing.
Photo credit: Peter Castleton
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Fall Bay
Distance: 5 miles
A hidden gem, worth the scenic walk down the valley from Rhossili.
Activities
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Walking
The Gower Coast Path takes in the whole range of our fabulous coastline, from wide golden beaches and dramatic cliffs to saltmarsh and sand dunes. We have walking guides in each of the suites.
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Paddleboarding
Port Eynon Bay is the perfect place to paddle board as the bay is large but very safe. There are two local suppliers of kit and lessons.
Beach house surf shop and cafe, tel. 01792 390481 -
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Surfing and windsurfing
There are a number of surf schools on Gower. Caswell, Langland and Rhosilli are the best surfing beaches. Click on the photo and the more button to link to surf schools. Meanwhile, Port Eynon is a popular bay for windsurfing.
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Horse riding
Ride on the common or to the beach with Clyne Farm in Mayals, tel: 01792 403333
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Paragliding and kitesurfing
The hills overlooking Rhosilli beach is a popular spot for paragliders. Upper paraglider launch site — Rhossili, Swansea SA3 1PL
Kite sports South Wales - Gower Kite Surfing 01792 446511 // 07799 062 447
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