Oxwich Bay
Bae Oxwich
A sheltered sandy beach about 4 km long on the south coast of the Gower Peninsula, backed by dunes and a nature reserve. Good for family paddling and stand-up paddleboarding.
Oxwich Bay is one of the easiest large beaches to reach on the Gower Peninsula. The water is fairly calm, making it good for swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and there are rental outlets on the sand. Behind the beach, the Oxwich National Nature Reserve has dunes, salt marshes and woodland trails. At the western end, hidden in the woods, is the small church of St Illtud's. A large car park and hotel restaurants are next to the beach, and you can combine a visit with nearby Oxwich Castle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Oxwich Castle
- Three Cliffs Bay
- Arthur's Stone
- Pennard Castle
- Weobley Castle
- Culver Hole
- Port Eynon
- Caswell Bay