About Gower and Llangennith

The Gower Peninsula in South Wales was the first place in the UK to be designated
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956. It is a truly unique corner of the
world and has something to offer everyone. Renowned for its award winning beaches
and scenic views, the peninsula also boasts castles and churches, numerous caves
which are of international importance. Add to this the rural expanse of the moor
and common land, farms and marsh its not hard to see the fascination of Gower. To
find out more about Gower's caves, shipwrecks and ghost stories as well as printable
information sheets about its attractions, beaches and legends visit the Gower Infomation Site
which offers a vast collection of informative and entertainng information.
The village of Llangennith or "Llangenydd" (meaning Church of St Cenydd)
nestles between the slopes of three hills; Llanmadoc Hill, Rhossili Down and Hardingsdown.
Llangennith is a popular destination with families and surfers and its regarded
as the surfing capital of Gower. The bay stretches for over three miles where you
can witness the power of the Atlantic Ocean pounding onto the shore. For information
about the current surf conditions or hiring surf boards visit P.J.'s Surf Shop.
For surf lessons try WSF Surf School.
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