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Three Cliffs Bay

Three Cliffs Bay, otherwise Three Cliff Bay, is a bay on the south coast of the Gower Peninsula in the City and County of Swansea, Wales. The bay takes its name from the three sea cliffs that jut out into the bay. Pennard Pill, a large stream, flows into the sea in the middle of the bay.

The Three Cliffs Beach at Gower in Swansea is scenic, sandy beach, backed by three limestone cliffs is a spectacular shoreline of sand dunes, salt marsh and encrusted with rock pools. With Pennard Pill stream running through the beach and panoramic views from the cliffs, it’s one of the most photographed areas in Gower.

Three Cliffs Bay beach offers a particularly photogenic part of the Wales Coast Path and a great spot to stop for a picnic.

Stay safe, this is one of our most beautiful beaches, but nature can be wild too – watch out for strong tides and currents at all times.

What people are saying about Three Cliffs Bay

“The river serpentines its way to the sea guiding you under the ancient and venerable walls of Pennard Castle and the open beach is so huge and inviting, you’ll find it both invigorating and liberating.”

“This beach is breathtaking, it’s a beautiful walk down to get to the beach, taking in all the views & ideal place for photographers to take some awesome pictures there is a car park near by, I would highly recommend walking shoes or trainers foot wear and it can get very windy once you get to the top of the hills so wrap up”