Whiteford Sands
An unspoiled long beach and pine forest at the northwest corner of the Gower, ending at the only surviving cast-iron lighthouse in Britain that stands in the surf zone.
Whiteford Sands lies at the northwest corner of the peninsula and is protected by the National Trust. Its 3 km beach is backed by dunes and pine woods, with no commercial facilities, so visitors are few. At the tip of the spit stands Whiteford Lighthouse, built in 1865, the only surviving cast-iron lighthouse in Britain standing in the wave zone. It can be approached at low tide. In winter the area attracts large numbers of wading birds, geese and ducks. Park at Llanmadoc village and walk for about 40 minutes. The currents here are strong, so swimming is not recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weobley Castle
- Rhossili Bay
- Rhossili Bay & Worm's Head
- Arthur's Stone
- Port Eynon
- Worm's Head
- Culver Hole
- Oxwich Castle