Name: Whiteford and North Gower
Rating: 5.0

Whiteford and North Gower

Swansea SA3 1DL, UK

1-99 Years

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Whiteford and North Gower north Gower is a tranquil place, for quiet enjoyment, bird watching and walking. Much of the north coast is a large expanse of saltmarsh, which is an ever-changing landscape of mudflats and tidal ditches. Along with Whiteford Burrows, it is an internationally important feeding ground for wading birds and wildfowl.

The Bulwark is an Iron Age hill fort, found at the top of Llanmadoc Hill. From here there are impressive views across Gower and to the sea beyond. Ryers Down is an open heathland that can be seen from Llanmadoc Hill. It is home to some rare and unusual animals, insects and plants. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Beach: Miles of sandy beach with far reaching views across Burry Port.
Cwm Ivy: Tidal salt marsh bursting with flora and fauna.
Cwm Ivy on the North Gower coast: Cwm Ivy marsh is a small parcel of land on the coast of North Gower. It was claimed from the sea to be used as farmland in the 17th century and was protected by a sea defence which over the years increased in size and strength. In 2014 the sea wall breached, and the sea reclaimed the land, transforming Cwm Ivy freshwater marsh to salt marsh.
North Gower is a tranquil place, for quiet enjoyment, bird watching and walking. Much of the north coast is a large expanse of saltmarsh, which is an ever-changing landscape of mudflats and tidal ditches. Along with Whiteford Burrows, it is an internationally important feeding ground for wading birds and wildfowl.
The Bulwark is an Iron Age hill fort, found at the top of Llanmadoc Hill. From here there are impressive views across Gower and to the sea beyond. Ryers Down is an open heathland that can be seen from Llanmadoc Hill. It is home to some rare and unusual animals, insects and plants.

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Parking: Car park near Whiteford (not NT).
Dogs allowed: Dogs must be kept on a short lead around livestock.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Countryside: Dawn - Dusk
Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/whiteford-and-north-gower#place-opening-times

Address: Swansea SA3 1DL, UK

Post Code: SA3 1DL

Council: Swansea

County: West Glamorgan

By road: B4295 for north Gower and then minor roads to Welshmoor, Cwm Ivy and Llanmadoc.
On foot: Numerous footpaths and bridleways.
By train: Swansea, 15 miles.
By bus: Gower Explorer 115, 116 and 119. Call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or visit.
Parking: Car park near Whiteford (not NT).