Fourteenth Raindance Film Festival | 27.09.06 – 08.10.06". 14 November 2006. Archived from the original on 14 November 2006. The reservoirs are in a delightfully quiet spot with lovely views of the surrounding hills and countryside. Look out for wildlife including Canadian geese on the water. This cookie is used by Issuu analytic system to gather information regarding visitor activity on Issuu products. Getting there: On foot from Bishopston village 12. Port Eynon Beach Port Eynon Beach from the headland above Sea pinks on the Port Eynon to Rhossili Walk Getting there: By road along Caswell Road, the B4593. The 2C and 3A buses from Swansea pass close by.

The Buchanan County portion of Gower is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Clinton County portion is part of the Kansas City, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 278. Swansea Bay beach runs from the edge of the city centre towards the beachside suburb of Mumbles, which is also known as Oystermouth. Read more: Rhossili Bay Guide here 3. Three Cliffs Bay Three Cliffs Bay from the Pennard (east) side Getting there: by road on the B4247, which runs off the main A4118 road down to Port Eynon. The regular 118 bus from Swansea terminates close to Rhossili church.Parliamentary Constituencies are the areas used to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to the UK Parliament in London, and Members of the Senedd (MS) to the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in Cardiff. At the last General Election, there were 650 UK constituencies, 40 of which are in Wales. Within the Swansea city and county area currently are three constituency areas, and individual area maps of Gower (PDF) [1MB], Swansea East (PDF) [3MB]and Swansea West (PDF) [3MB]are available.However, the constituency areas are currently subject to review by the Boundary Commission for Wales. This circular walk explores the area surrounding Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula. The Travel Magazine named Oxwich beach the most beautiful in Britain. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1956, the Gower Peninsula was the first of its kind in the UK. It is home to a variety of landscapes, from rolling hills and lush woodlands to dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.

There were 561 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.08. Visit this spectacular promontory in Rhossili on this wonderful coastal walk on the Gower Coast. Worm's Head is shaped like a giant sea-serpent and marks the most westerly tip of Gower. It's a unique place and one of the most fascinating features of this beautiful area of Wales. The interior is mainly farmland and common land. The population mainly resides in small villages and communities with some suburban development in eastern Gower; part of the Swansea Urban Area. [8] History [ edit ] Stone Age [ edit ] If you look east from Whiteford, you’ll see the Gower north coast and Loughor estuary, also known as the Burry Inlet. There are no more Gower beaches to be found here – this area is a mixture of salt marsh and tidal mud flats. Getting there: If you want to get to Three Cliffs Bay, you’re going to have to walk a mile (1.6 km) or more to reach it. The shortest route is from Penmaen to the west, though parking here is fairly limited.

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This North Gower based village has some nice trails along the marshland and Loughor estuary. View Full Details>> This walk takes you through a beautiful wooded valley to the stunning beach at Pwll Du Bay. It's a delightful tranquil area with the running water of the river and interesting flora and fauna.

Nonetheless, if you’re spending your holidays on Gower, it’s well worth exploring, from the isolated Weobley Castle overlooking Llanrhidian Marsh to the Britannia Inn in Llanmadoc, one of our favourite Gower pubs. Gower is a city in Buchanan and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 1,526 at the 2010 census. Pwlldu is a secluded bay. Very pebbly, picturesque and romantic. You can walk there from Bishopston or Southgate. Agriculture remains important to the area with tourism playing an ever-increasing role in the local economy. The peninsula has a Championship status golf course at Fairwood Park just off Fairwood Common, which twice hosted the Welsh PGA Championships in the 1990s. Meanwhile, the Gower Golf Club at Three Crosses hosts the West Wales Open, a two-day tournament on Wales' professional golf tour, the Dragon Tour. Gower is part of the Swansea travel to work area. [11] Landmarks [ edit ] Caswell Bay beach has long been one of the most popular beaches in South Wales, Its secret? It’s one of the best Gower beaches for families, with acres of golden sand, two beachside cafes and a shop for supplies.The western end of Oxwich beach is much busier. The Oxwich Bay parking area is here, and the Oxwich Bay Hotel, a great base for Gower holidays, overlooks the beach. This walk follows a section of the Wales coast path from Rhossili to Port Eynon on the Gower. View Full Details>> A long finger of land stretches into the golden sand, culminating in the jagged three cliffs that give the beach its name. The sands stretch in either direction from Three Cliffs Bay, to Pobbles Bay in the east and Oxwich Bay in the west. Just a mile to the east is the lovely Bishopston Valley with a pretty river running through a wooded valley to Pwll Du Bay. View Full Details>>

You continue along the coast, passing Bracelet Bay and Limeslade Bay before heading to the lovely Langland Bay. There's a nice beach here and great views down the Gower coast. When it comes to beaches, the Gower Peninsula takes some beating. We have so many long sandy beaches or hidden little coves to choose from that we really are spoilt for choice. Some have won national and international awards, such as Rhossili Bay which has been voted amongst the best beaches in the world and the UK’s best picnic spot. Dog Bans To continue your walking in this stunning area you could try our circular walk around the Rhossili headland. At low tide you can also cross the causeway and visit Worm's Head. View Full Details>> Rhossili Bay Gower is a three-mile (5 km) swathe of glorious golden sand in the shadow of a raised beach and the steep hill called Rhossili Down. It’s a great area for birdwatching, and a few hardy photographers have been known to make the long trek out to the cast-iron lighthouse at Whiteford Point al low tide. We haven’t, but can testify that it’s a striking photographic subject.Insider tip: Three Cliffs Bay Caravan Park, on the hill to the west, offers possibly the most scenic Gower Peninsula camping of all, looking directly down onto this paradise. In 1535, the Act of Union resulted in the Lordship of Gower becoming part of the historic county of Glamorgan with the southwest part becoming the hundred of Swansea. This walk from the village of Llanmadoc visits Cwm Ivy, Llanmadoc Hill and the neighbouring village of Cheriton. There's much to enjoy on the route with beaches, saltmarsh and wonderful views from the high points. View Full Details>> Until 1974, Gower was administered as a rural district. It was then merged with the county borough of Swansea. From 1974 to 1996, it formed the Swansea district. [1] Since 1996, Gower has been administered as part of the unitary authority of the City and County of Swansea. This beautiful nature reserve on the North Gower coast has lovely walking trails through woodland and sand dunes with nice coastal views. View Full Details>>