Three Cliffs Bay

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Panoramic views and a stunning coastline

One of the finest coastal locations of the Gower Peninsula, with its iconic limestone 'Three Cliffs' rising sharply from a beautiful expanse of golden, sandy beach. Walking lovers definitely won't be disappointed. Parking is pay and display or free depending on how you decide to access the beach.

Three cliffs Bay is flanked by Pobbles Bay to the east and Tor Bay to the west, the whole beach area is accessible on foot at low tide. The incoming tide swells the river running into Three Cliffs Bay (Pennard Pill), and divides the bay into beach on one side and castle hillside on the other, so your choice of parking when accessing the beach is important (see map), you don't want to get stranded on one side with your car parked on the other!

Dominating the cliffs above Pennard Pill stream and adjacent to Pennard Golf Club is the 12th century Pennard Castle. Originally a castle and settlement, it was abandoned in the 17th century due to sand encroachment. There are superb views from the castle on the south side, looking towards the bay, especially at sunset.

Be prepared for some quite steep, sandy hill paths from the top of the hillside and castle, going down to the beach and valley floor along Pennard Pill.

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Gallery

Coast, castle and cliffs.

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Important!

Cattle sometimes roam freely near the castle, give them plenty of room!
This area is not suitable for the disabled or pushchairs although if starting at Southgate car park you can go some of the way, travelling west, along the cliff walking route.
Don't be tempted to climb the three cliffs on your own. Strictly for climbing club members.
The tide comes in quickly, make sure you remember which side of Pennard Pill you parked your car.
Keep dogs on a lead, the cliffs are treacherously high!
Lifeguard cover is seasonal. Usually July to September, check with RNLI
There are no facilities at Three Cliffs Bay. Cafe and toilets are at Southgate car park, Parkmill village and Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park.

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Map

Use the 'what3words' app for a precise location:
Small eastern car park: ///fortified.classmate.condition
Southgate car park: ///pixel.minute.rooks
Parkmill car park: ///relocated.resolved.marshes
Rear of St John the baptist church car park: ///slides.hillsides.utensil

Parking in Southgate, to the east, is run by the National Trust and is pay and display (Free to members). Parkmill has all day parking for a modest fee (large field) and is probably the best option for a day visit. Penmaen has free parking behind St John the Baptist church (fairly limited spaces, follow the small road over a cattle grid), further west there's a small car park by the bus stop but has extremely limited spaces.

Three Cliffs Bay General location

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Where to stay...

Hotels / Apartments

Culver House Hotel Port Eynon SA3 1NN. Dog friendly
King Arthur Hotel Higher Green, Reynoldston SA3 1AD.

Kings Head Inn Llangennith SA3 1HX. Dog friendly
Oyster House Mumbles SA3 4DN. Dog friendly
Parc le Breos Parkmill SA3 2HA.
Somerfield Lodge 118-120 Owls Lodge Lane SA3 5DP.
The New Gower Hotel 11 Church Lane, Bishopston SA3 3JT. Dog friendly
The Worms Head Hotel Rhossili SA3 1PP. Dog friendly

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Self Catering

Blaen Cedi Holiday Cottages Blaen Cedi Farm, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd SA4 3LX. Dog friendly
Clovercliff Holiday Cottage Rhossili SA3 1PH. Dog friendly

Commonstone Barn Llangennith SA3 1HU. Dog friendly
East Pilton Farm Holiday Cottage, GowerRhossili SA3 1PQ. Dog friendly
Garden House Penrice Castle Estate SA3 1LN. Dog friendly
22&24 Gower Holiday Village Nr. Port Eynon SA3 1AY.
Lower Mill Llangennith SA3 1HU. Dog friendly
Ortari@70 70B Bishopston Rd, Bishopston SA3 3EN. Dog friendly
Rhossili Bunkhouse Accommodation, Gower Middleton, Rhossili, SA3 1PL.
The CrossBurrows Lane, Llangennith SA3 1JB.

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Touring Caravan, Camping, Static Caravan

Broughton Farm Caravan Park Llangennith SA3 1JP. (Static)
Burrows Caravan Park Horton SA3 1LQ. (Static)

Greenways Premier Leisure Park Oxwich SA3 1LY. (Static) Dog friendly
Hillend Camping Park Llangennith SA3 1JD.
Hillside Glamping Holidays Hillside, Upper Hardingsdown, Llangennith SA3 1JR.
Horton Farm Caravan Park Horton SA3 1LB. (Static)
Kennexstone Camping & Touring Park Long Meadow, Llangennith SA3 1HS. (Touring/camping) Dog friendly
Llanrhidian Holiday park Llanrhidian SA3 1EU. (Static)
Newpark Holiday Park Port Eynon SA3 1NP. (Static/touring/camping/chalets) Dog friendly
Nicholaston Farm Caravan & Camp Site Penmaen SA3 2HL. Dog friendly
Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park Rhossili SA3 1PT. (Touring/camping) Dog friendly
Skysea Caravan and Camping Site The Seafront, Port Eynon SA3 1NN. (Touring/camping)
Whiteford Bay - Premier Leisure Park Llanmadoc SA3 1DE. (Static) Dog friendly