Rhossili bay

One of the most picturesque beaches in Gower, Rhossili bay is approximately three miles of beach which arcs from the bottom of Rhossili village to the southern tip of Burry Holms. It is often acclaimed to be one of Britains best beaches and it is easy to see why.

At the southern end of the bay lies Worms head, a stretch of land cut off by a causeway and only accessible at low tide. Care must be taken when crossing the causeway as the tide can quickly come in. It is advisable to check with the coast guard near by as they will let you know when it is safe to cross.

The beach is backed by Rhossili downs, the highest point in the Gower Peninsula which offers panoramic views of not only Rhossili bay but Gower itself. It is usually very popular with hang gliders and para gliders. Further north, the beach is backed by sand dunes which lead to Llangennith.

The beach itself is very popular with Surfers and water sport enthusiasts as there is a very good surf here. There are surf shops near by at Llangennith which offer surfing lessons and equipment.

There are remains of shipwrecks here, most notably the Helvetia which ran ashore in 1887. The skeleton of this shipwreck can still be seen (although a lot of it is under sand). The conditions here can be very rough and so it is easy to see why these ships ran into trouble. However, the skeletons now add a special beauty and mystique to this beach.