Whiteford and North Gower
The quiet north Gower coast with its extensive saltmarsh and dunes
Whiteford and North Gower
Facilities and access
Whiteford and North Gower
Overview
The quiet north Gower coast with its extensive saltmarsh and dunes
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 such as the Three-lobed Crowfoot.
- Telephone
- +441792390636
- gower.admin@nationaltrust.org.uk
Whiteford and North Gower
How to get here
- Address
- Swansea
- By cycle
- See local cycle routes on the Sustrans website
- On foot
- Numerous footpaths and bridleways
- By train
- Swansea, 15 miles
- By road
- B4295 for north Gower and then minor roads to Welshmoor, Cwm Ivy and Llanmadoc
- Parking: Car park near Whiteford (not NT)
- By bus
- Gower Explorer 115, 116 and 119. Call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or visit Traveline Cymru
Whiteford and North Gower
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Whiteford and North Gower
Opening times
Friday 20 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 21 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 22 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 24 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 25 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 26 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk