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Whiteford and North Gower
The quiet north Gower coast with its extensive saltmarsh and dunes
Swansea
Opening times for 21 May 2025
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- Dogs allowed
Dogs must be kept on a short lead around livestock.
Car park in village (not National Trust), tarmac path to Cwm Ivy which turns to rough footpath and then walk through sand dunes to the beach. No toilets.
- Accessible route and/or map
Some parts may not be suitable for pushchairs.
- By road
B4295 for north Gower and then minor roads to Welshmoor, Cwm Ivy and Llanmadoc
Parking: Car park near Whiteford (not NT)
- On foot
Numerous footpaths and bridleways
- By train
Swansea, 15 miles
- By bus
Gower Explorer 115, 116 and 119. Call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or visit Traveline Cymru
- Cycling
See local cycle routes on the Sustrans website
Highlights
Beach
Miles of sandy beach with far reaching views across Burry Port.
Cwm Ivy
Tidal salt marsh bursting with flora and fauna.
Things to see and do
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Cwm Ivy on the North Gower coast
Cwm Ivy has undergone a transformational change since the sea wall breached in 2014. Find out more about this process and the reasons behind it happening.
Top trails
Trail
Exploring Cwm Ivy
Take a stroll around a newly developing salt marsh at Cwm Ivy on the coast of North Gower and see what birds and wildlife you can spot.
Trail
North Gower butterfly walk
Take a relaxing walk around Welshmoor to explore the home of marsh fritillaries, green hairstreak butterflies and narrow-bordered bee hawk-moths
Places to stay
South Pilton Green Farmhouse
A modern farmhouse perfectly placed for exploring the Gower Peninsula.
Rhossili 1 Coastguard Cottage
Dramatic sea views and cliff-top walks in all directions make this cottage a must-visit.
Rhossili Old Rectory
Just metres from the world-famous beach at Rhosili Bay, this cottage offers a unique stay on the Gower Peninsula.
Burrows Cottage
A serene stay among pine woodlands, just a short walk to the sand dunes of Whiteford Burrows.
Cwm Ivy Lodge Bunkhouse
A fully accessible woodland bunkhouse on the Gower Peninsular with views across Whiteford Burrows National Nature Reserve.
Upcoming events
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About Whiteford and North Gower
North Gower is a tranquil place, for quiet enjoyment, bird watching and walking. Much of the north coast is a large expanse of saltmarsh, which is an ever-changing landscape of mudflats and tidal ditches. Along with Whiteford Burrows, it is an internationally important feeding ground for wading birds and wildfowl. The Bulwark is an Iron Age hill fort, found at the top of Llanmadoc Hill. From here there are impressive views across Gower and to the sea beyond. Ryers Down is an open heathland that can be seen from Llanmadoc Hill. It is home to some rare and unusual animals, insects and plants.
Our work
Article
Our work at Cwm Ivy
Find out about wildlife and our work at Cwm Ivy salt marsh in Whiteford and North Gower, from monitoring rare species to learning about the favourite food of otters.