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    Welsh coast

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    South Wales
    In Wales, families are spoilt for choice for places to picnic. Rhossili Beach, near Swansea, is situated on the tip of the superlative Gower Peninsula and commands views across the Bristol Channel and towards Pembrokeshire. With spectacular cliffs, burial cairns and mysterious shipwrecks visible at low tide, there is plenty to see on a visit to Rhossili.

    There is also plenty to do on the three-mile-long sandy beach that is popular with fisherman, surfers and bathers. The clifftop walks from the National Trust visitor centre to the old coastguard lookout combines activity with marvellous views out to Worms Head.

    Extra visitor information for Rhossili
    Location: SW tip of Gower Peninsula, approached from Swansea via A4118 and then B4247.

    Map: Map of Rhossili

    Warden: +44 (0)1792 390636

    Rail: Nearest railway station at Swansea.

    Buses: Buses from Swansea.

    Car parks: Car park and information centre at Rhossili.

    To the west, Mwnt on the Ceredigion coast features a safe family beach that is packed with unusual maritime flora. Surrounded by agricultural pastureland, the horseshoe-shaped bay is an idyllic place for a quiet picnic, with the call of wild birds adding to the soothing nature of this peaceful spot. From the beach, families can catch a glimpse of Atlantic seals and bottle-nosed dolphins that are often seen displaying their skills in the bay.

    Extra Visitor Information for Mwnt
    Location: 4 miles NW of Cardigan, off A487.

    Map: Map of Mwnt

    Warden: +44 (0)1545 560810

    Car parks: Car park (free to NT members).

    Other information: Steps down to beach (headland suitable for wheelchairs).

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    North Wales
    On the north-facing coast of the Llyn Peninsula, the remote 18th-century fishing village of Porthdinllaen nestles on the edge of a beautiful beach that is perfect for picnics, walks and bathing (except at the tip of the headland where there are strong currents). This is one of the most picturesque parts of the Welsh coastline and attracts great numbers of visitors, especially in summer. The village has been in the care of the National Trust since 1994.

    Extra visitor information for Porthdinllaen
    Location: 4 miles W of Nefyn off B4417.

    Map: Map of Porthdinllaen

    Warden: +44 (0)1758 760533

    Car parks: Car park.

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    A free-standing piece of rock at Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, Wales
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish
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