Things to do in Swansea County, Wales: The Best Beaches

July 13, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Swansea County, United Kingdom including Llangennith Beach, Rhossili Bay, Mewslade Bay, Pobbles Bay, Pwlldu Bay Beach, Brandy Cove, Limeslade Bay, Oxwich Bay, Horton Beach, Swansea Beach.
Restaurants in Swansea County

1. Llangennith Beach

Llangennith, Swansea Wales http://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/llangennith-beach/
Excellent
79%
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Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 532 reviews

Llangennith Beach

Reviewed By X5850MMrobw

A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.

2. Rhossili Bay

Rhossili SA3 1PR Wales [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rhossili-and-south-gower-coast
Excellent
87%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 1,866 reviews

Rhossili Bay

Rhossili Bay lies at the western end of the beautiful Gower peninsula. 3 miles of golden sands, iconic landscapes including Worms Head and Rhossili Down and history everywhere- from neolithic through to the more recent, including home to Edgar Evans. Its a walker's dream with routes in all directions, including the Welsh coastal path. The beach is dog friendly all year round and the whole area is beautiful whatever the weather. Today, the National Trust cares for 2 of the 3 miles of the beach, Rhossili Down, and most of the coastline between Rhossili and Port Eynon. (26 miles of Gower coastline in total). The landscape is free. The village of Rhossili also contains other private businesses. The car park is free to NT members during the day. Non members are currently charged £5 per day (car). There is no overnight parking/camping. All profits from the car park go towards keeping the area beautiful. Please note that the toilets are owned and operated by Swansea Council.

Reviewed By susandH8005FC - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom

Definitely worth a visit, whatever the weather. There is good car parking at the top of the bay run by the National Trust (£2.50 for up to 2 1/2 hours, £5.00 for over, or free if you’re a member). Bit of a walk down to the beach, but a good path - not really suitable for buggies and def not wheelchairs). The beach itself is just magnificent - golden sand, super clean, stunning and a huge crescent shape. You can also walk out to the Worms Head - do one or the other, you can’t really do both on the same day. The cafes and eateries are all up by the car park, there’s nothing down on the beach. The Bay View Bar and Restaurant is highly recommended - fantastic views, 5 star food, homemade cake to die for and lovely staff, it’s a bit hidden away, on the right just before the entrance to the car park, it definitely worth a visit.

3. Mewslade Bay

Rhossili Wales
Excellent
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Mewslade Bay

Reviewed By DrErynJones

While all the tourists may head for the view of Rhossili half a mile down the road, the locals use this place. £3 car parking in the honesty box and then a 10 minute walk down the valley brings you out in a wonderfully tranquil and clean beach. So much more for the kids to do with rock pools and little coves galore

4. Pobbles Bay

Swansea SA3 2AL Wales
Excellent
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Pobbles Bay

Reviewed By Debims - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

We had never visited the Gower Peninsula and I think we lucked out finding this little gem after feeling a bit uninspired by Mumbles and surrounding, touristy areas. We parked in the National Trust car park at Three Cliffs and walked the mile or so to the beach, stunning views making up for the hot walk laden with swimming gear and drinks. There are no facilities at the beach so it was lucky we were prepared! When we got there we were delighted. Very laid back and it felt as if we had stumbled across a local secret, the fact that it took some effort to get there meant we were surrounded by local people and dog owners and not a shop in sight. The sea was perfectly warm and clean, the sand was soft and we thoroughly enjoyed taking it easy with our hard to please kids for the afternoon. Having just returned from a holiday in Crete I would say this beach beat the ones we visited there. We will be back!

5. Pwlldu Bay Beach

Southgate Wales https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/beach/pwlldu-bay-beach-1843184
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Pwlldu Bay Beach

6. Brandy Cove

Caswell, Swansea Wales
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Brandy Cove

7. Limeslade Bay

Mumbles Road Mumbles, Swansea SA2 0AY Wales https://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/limeslade-bay-beach/
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Limeslade Bay

Reviewed By Travel60994383237

Such a lovely place we are so lucky to have this and other lovely places on our doorstep mumbles is a special place

8. Oxwich Bay

Swansea SA3 2EH Wales
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,045 reviews

Oxwich Bay

Reviewed By Parky52 - England, United Kingdom

Lovely spot with close to beach parking, snacks, full restaurant, lots and plenty of play space, walking along the beach you can do a great return route via the nature reserve and the dunes. Splendid!

9. Horton Beach

Swansea SA3 1LB Wales [email protected] http://www.visitswanseabay.com/listings/horton-beach/
Excellent
40%
Good
60%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Horton Beach

Reviewed By 846paul - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach lovely day no one there Absolute peace on earth. Toilets good but cafes shut. Nice spot

10. Swansea Beach

The Tourist Information Centre Plymouth Street, Swansea SA1 3QG Wales +44 1792 468321 [email protected]
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 229 reviews

Swansea Beach

Reviewed By marklL3594CR - Gloucester, United Kingdom

If anyone told me to visit the beach in Swansea I would have thought they were taking the Micky. But wow, this is an incredible beach, Sandy and large. Plenty of space and good for walks. Being on the beach I don’t understand why Swansea isn’t regarded as a seaside town. There isn’t much seaside town development so don’t go expecting ice cream stalls and bring your own bucket and spade.

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