Explore the beauty of Three Cliffs Bay & the Gower Peninsula
Within walking distance from the Gower Inn
All of these are right on our doorstep and we feel blessed for it. Yes there are some Welsh hills to contend with but also beautiful forest and coastal paths, river valleys and stunning ocean views. The walking times below are our best estimate... take your time and enjoy the beauty of the Three Cliffs Bay area.
Three Cliffs Bay - 30 mins
Pobbles Beach - 30 mins
Three Cliffs Holiday Park - 30 mins
Pennard Castle - 25 mins
Pennard Golf Club - 20 mins
Gower Heritage Centre - 10 mins
Ilston Valley - 15 mins
Southgate & Pennard - 25 mins
Places to stay near Three Cliffs Bay
Whilst we can't list all of the places that are available, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and budgets; from cliff-top camping with ocean views to gorgeous, quaint cottages, Three Cliffs Bay and the surrounding area is one of Gower's true gems.
Holiday Cottages
These and many more in the Three Cliffs area are available for holiday rental through either gowerholidays.com or Airbnb.
Hotels
Campsites
Popular walks around Three Cliffs Bay & Ilston Valley
Popular Three Cliffs Bay walks
Below are some useful links to resources on local walks around Three Cliffs Bay:
Ilston Valley walk
Below are some useful links to resources on local walks around Ilston Valley and the surrounding area.
Things to do on the Gower
While people may come for the beaches, fresh sea air and beautiful rural vistas, there's so much more the Gower Peninsula can offer, we've put just a few of them below.
Rich, informative & visually stunning guides to the Gower Peninsula
Chris Knight is a local freelance content creator, photographer and adventurer with some incredible guides to the Gower on his site.
Driftwood Journals Is the creative home and journal of local writer, photographer and filmmaker, Ben Holbrook.
Useful information resources on the Gower Peninsula
Whether you're planning a walk near Three Cliffs Bay, activities or looking for somewhere to stay on the Gower, the links below are a useful information resource to help plan your time on the Gower Peninsula.
General information & walks
Blogs & information pages
Getting around the Gower
BayTrans is a partnership of transport operators, local authorities and voluntary organisations, working together to promote sustainable travel for visitors. It's a great resource for information on getting around the Gower without a car, as well as a wealth of information on things to do, the beaches of Gower and more.
Taxis - Our customers regularly use Gower Taxis, who can be contacted on +44 7346 324 168. Business cards are also available from behind our bar.
Driving times from the Gower Inn to beaches, villages & places of interest.
(All times indicated below are driving estimates unless walking is explicitly stated.*)
| Beaches | |
|---|---|
| Three Cliffs Bay | 5 mins drive / 30 mins walk* |
| Oxwich Bay | 12 mins |
| Rhosilli Bay | 23 mins |
| Llangenith Beach | 30 mins |
| Port Eynon Bay | 18 mins |
| Horton Beach | 18 mins |
| Campsites near Three Cliffs Bay | |
|---|---|
| Three Cliffs Holiday Park | 5 mins drive / 25 - 30 mins walk* |
| Nicholaston Campsite | 5 mins |
| Perriswood Caravan Site | 7 mins |
| Ivy Cottage Caravan Park | 5 mins |
| Villages & places of interest | |
|---|---|
| Pennard Castle | 25 mins walk* |
| Pennard Golf Club | 5 mins |
| Gower Heritage Centre | 3 mins |
| Pennard Village | 2 mins |
| King Arthur's Stone | 13 mins drive to the car park then walk |
| Cefn Bryn | 5 mins drive to the National Trust Car Park |
| Kittle | 5 mins |
| Murton | 8 mins |
| Upper Killay | 8 mins |
| Three Crosses | 11 mins |
| Bishopston | 9 mins |
| The Mumbles | 18 mins |