The Great British Outdoors Rhossili beach is owned and cared for by the National Trust and it’s a great beach to visit with family or friends. Voted as one of the best beaches in the world, Rhossili beach has its fair share of controversy. This means, despite the rural location, the international recognition brings lots of tourists that are visiting this location every summer. It’s also voted the UK’s No.1 dog-friendly beach by The Times.
The beach is almost 3 miles wide with white sand and beautiful wild but cold Atlantic waters. At low tide, the remains of the Helvetia can be seen on the beach which shipwrecked here in 1887.
However, there’s much more here to do than just spend your day on the beach. Rhossili Bay is a great location for walks with amazing views, wildlife and there is also a sunflower field you can visit. For those with more adventurous souls, when the tide is low, you can walk to Worm’s Head for more wild panoramic views and the possibility of seeing seals bathing in a sun. The headland of Worm’s Head marks the most westerly point on the Gower Peninsula and the causeway links the small island to the mainland. You can only cross the causeway to Worms Head for 2.5 hours either side of low tide and you don’t want to get cut off when the tide comes back.
Accessibility
The beach has a quite remote location and while the paths leading from the car park to the beach are great, they are also quite steep and challenging for visitors with disabilities. The car park and roads also can become busy on beautiful sunny days.
Wow factor
A historic and unspoiled beach with far reaching views, a pub with sea views, great wildlife, and great walks.
Cleanliness
The beach is owned cared for by the National Trust. It is a clean beach.
Facilities
This beach has a car park, a coffee shop, a pub, toilets, and shops. There are also places to stay nearby. The car park is free to National Trust members. You can learn more about the benefits of being a National Trust member here.
