Gower National Landscape

Clifftops, sandy bays, and coastal landscapes on Wales' first protected coastline

Sweeping beaches, limestone cliffs, saltmarsh, dunes, and rolling coastal countryside create a landscape shaped by the sea and centuries of settlement. Located on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, the Gower National Landscape was the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designated in the United Kingdom and remains one of Britain's most celebrated coastal landscapes.

Long-distance trails such as the Wales Coast Path and Gower Way pass through the landscape, linking places including Rhossili, Oxwich, Mumbles, Port Eynon, and Llanmadoc. Clifftop paths, coastal tracks, beach walks, and countryside routes reveal changing views across dramatic headlands, hidden coves, expansive bays, and the Bristol Channel, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the coastline.

Whether following the coast between beaches, exploring inland commons and woodlands, or walking the length of the peninsula, the Gower rewards time spent on foot. Coastal scenery, rich wildlife, and a remarkable diversity of landscapes make it one of Wales' most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.