The Gower Peninsula – Something for Everyone

<h1>The Gower Peninsula – Something for Everyone</h1>Author: <a title="Steve Jones" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/steve-jones/286159.htm">Steve Jones</a> The Gower Peninsula, just outside Swansea city centre, was the first area of Britain to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is one of only five such areas in Wales. The peninsula is surrounded by the Bristol Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and hence has some of the richest wildlife in Britain. But as well as its wildlife, Gower has plenty to offer the visitor. Whether your interest is beaches, castles, caves, churches, landmarks or woodland, there will be plenty for you to explore. Gower has many beaches, including Caswell Bay (one of Gower’s most popular family beaches), Limeslade (a small, stony cove that disappears at high tide), Oxwich (an area of national importance for flora and fauna), Port Eynon Bay (The southernmost tip of Gower), Rhossili (with its strange serpent-like promontory, Worm's Head), Rotherslade (this only exists as a separate part of Langland Bay at high tide) and Langland Bay (a remote, difficult to access bay). If you are interested in woodlands, then Gower certainly has plenty to offer. Some of the most notable are Millwood (an ancient woodland that was part of the Penrice Estate), Parkwood (an Ancient Ash Woodland of international importance, situated near The Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill) and Kilvrough Manor (an ancient ash woodland and beech plantation). Gower also has a plethora of landmarks that you may wish to visit. These include Arthur's Stone (a Neolithic burial tomb dating back to 2500 BC), Mumbles Lighthouse and Mumbles Peir. If it’s a world class cave that you’d like to see, the why not visit Paviland Cave. This is one of the most famous caves in the world. It is found within the limestone cliffs of Paviland.About the Author: Steve Jones is a writer with a wide variety of interests. Why not check out his latest work where he reviews the <a href="http://www.dragonhotelswansea.com/Dolphin-Hotel-Swansea.html">Dolphin Hotel Swansea</a> and also checks out the <a href="http://www.dragonhotelswansea.com/Swansea-Bed-And-Breakfast.html">Swansea Bed And Breakfast</a> scene.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/the-gower-peninsula-something-for-everyone-1461732.html" title="The Gower Peninsula – Something for Everyone">The Gower Peninsula – Something for Everyone</a>

The Gower Peninsula, just outside Swansea city centre, was the first area of Britain to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - it is one of only five such areas in Wales. The peninsula is surrounded by the Bristol Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and hence has some of the richest wildlife in Britain.

But as well as its wildlife, Gower has plenty to offer the visitor. Whether your interest is beaches, castles, caves, churches, landmarks or woodland, there will be plenty for you to explore.

Gower has many beaches, including Caswell Bay (one of Gower’s most popular family beaches), Limeslade (a small, stony cove that disappears at high tide), Oxwich (an area of national importance for flora and fauna), Port Eynon Bay (The southernmost tip of Gower), Rhossili (with its strange serpent-like promontory, Worm's Head), Rotherslade (this only exists as a separate part of Langland Bay at high tide) and Langland Bay (a remote, difficult to access bay).

If you are interested in woodlands, then Gower certainly has plenty to offer. Some of the most notable are Millwood (an ancient woodland that was part of the Penrice Estate), Parkwood (an Ancient Ash Woodland of international importance, situated near The Gower Heritage Centre in Parkmill) and Kilvrough Manor (an ancient ash woodland and beech plantation).

Gower also has a plethora of landmarks that you may wish to visit. These include Arthur's Stone (a Neolithic burial tomb dating back to 2500 BC), Mumbles Lighthouse and Mumbles Peir.

If it’s a world class cave that you’d like to see, the why not visit Paviland Cave. This is one of the most famous caves in the world. It is found within the limestone cliffs of Paviland.

Steve Jones is a writer with a wide variety of interests. Why not check out his latest work where he reviews the Dolphin Hotel Swansea and also checks out the Swansea Bed And Breakfast scene.

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