Out of the many bays along the coast of the Gower peninsula, Three Cliffs Bay on the south coast is one of the most visited and awarded, and quite different in character to other nearby bays such as Oxwich Bay.
Three Cliffs Bay is a secluded bay at the head of a wooded valley, through which Pennard Pill, a large stream, snakes its way through the marshy base and out to the sea. The bay is framed on one side by three pyramid-shaped limestone cliffs (from where the bay aptly takes its name), which at high tide separate the beach from the adjoining bays. The beach is dog-friendly all year round, so gets a big tick of approval!
There is no road access to or parking at the beach, which adds to its appealing secludedness, so you will need to park at the Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill and take the footpath opposite Shepherd’s store at the eastern end of the row of cottages (you can pop in to the heritage centre to pick up a leaflet with directions, and whilst in there it is worth a look around this quirky warren of attractions).
If you take the footpath along higher ground around the edge of the golf course, you will come out at the remains of the 12th century Pennard Castle sitting proud above the top of the cliffs overlooking the bay.
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