Three Cliffs - Arch - Gower - Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 34.187 W 004° 06.635
30U E 423030 N 5713774
Three Cliffs Rock, has a natural arch, through which one can walk quite easily at low tide. Three Cliffs Bay is one of the most photographed scenic areas in Gower, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMFA2J
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/17/2012
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"Three Cliffs Bay, must surely be one of the most beautiful bays in Britain It has a wide mouth into which the massive form of the Three Cliffs Rock juts from the eastern shore. This is an example of a natural arch, for there is a long, dripping tunnel through which one can walk quite easily at low tide." Text Source: (
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Directions to the Natural Arch in Three Cliffs Rock.
A pleasant walk through a wooded valley, takes in views of Pennard Castle above, before arriving at a boardwalk along-side a tidal river leading to the arch.
Three Cliffs Bay Walk - Parkmill - Gower, Swansea, Wales.
The offical distance is 2.8km / 1.7 miles.
I walked/climbed up steep sand dune up to Pennard Castle on my hike, which added to the distance, but the views are even more stunning from the Castle.
Directions.
• "Start at car park outside Shepherd's,
• Access footpath alongside Maes yr Haf Restaurant (sign-posted Three Cliffs Bay)
• Walk along footpath crossing bridge before bearing right, where path continues through wooded area (path is uneven and can be
slippery depending on weather)
• On leaving wooded area walk along sandy track, keeping to left
• Continue walking, past WWII bunker on your right, until you reach boardwalk running alongside stream, you'll see Pennard Castle on left at top of valley
• Follow boardwalk, walking along sandy track until you reach beach, you have now walked 1.4km / 0.8 miles
• If you're going onto beach please observe safety notices, otherwise, turn around and head back
Information
• There is a £3 charge for parking, all day.
• Café at Shepherd's or my coords at summer car park.
• Walk Not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs due to uneven surfaces and sandy tracks
• No benches or toilets on this route" Source: (
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