Three Cliffs as commonly called, or otherwise Three Cliff Bay, is a bay on the south coast of the Gower peninsula in South Western coastline of Wales.
The bay takes its name from the three sea cliffs that jut out into the bay. A freshwater meandering stream; Pennard Pill, flows into the sea in the middle of the bay. This beach resort is very popular, with its clean golden sands, spectacular surroundings, and peaceful ambience.
Individual beaches that make up this bay have their own names, including Pobbles Bay to the east of the Three Cliffs, and Tor Bay to the west. The beaches are separated at high tide but are accessible to each other at low tide on foot over the sands. Paths lead north to Pennard Burrows, east to Pobbles, and west to Tor Bay. Pobbles and Tor Bay are also accessible from the beach at low tide.
Three Cliffs Bay is effectively part of the inlet of Oxwich Bay. At low tide, Three Cliffs Bay forms a continuous sandy beach with Oxwich Bay beach to the west. They only exist as separate beaches at high tide. The sea cliffs are limestone, about 20m high, and are a popular destination for rock climbers.
Pennard Castle is situated inland about 500 yards from the main beach on high ground above Pennard Pill.
Pennard Castle was built in the early 12th century, and is imbued with legends of fairy's.
An attractive and rare plant; Draba Azoides, can be found growing happily within a ten mile stretch of the Gower, and can be seen at Pennard Castle ruins, apparently the Gower is the only known locality in Britain for this rare flower.
In June 2006 the BBC Holidays at Home programme declared Three Cliffs Bay to be Britain's best beach. In a recent programme broadcast in the UK the view over Three Cliffs bay was nominated for 'Britains Best View'.
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Thursday, 25 September 2008
Three Cliffs as commonly called, or otherwise Three Cliff Bay, is a bay on the south coast of the Gower peninsula in South Western coastline of...
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