October Tides

There have been some very high tides recently - known as "spring tides" (seems odd in October but "spring" tides are the opposite of "neap" tides, and do not refer to the season!).

Very high tides also mean very low tides, which can be great for exposing new areas of beach and cliffs for walkers to explore (although you should always be aware of tide times and ensure you have plenty of time before the tide comes back in!).

You can see in the image above of Worm's Head just how low the tide was recently at Llangennith Beach.

This meant we were able to walk almost right round the cliffs to Worm's Head itself, and get close to the caves under the cliffs.

For once (very annoyingly!) I didn't have my trusty SLR, but my companion took some great shots with his compact digital camera.

In the photo below, you can see some of the caves.

The very low tide also exposed an old wreck, with jagged metal struts rising spookily out of the sand. There was also a convenient pool, which reflected the wreck beautifully!

We love Gower and think it is one of the best places in the world to live - and to visit! We'd love to hear all about your Gower experiences and see your photo's too, so do post about them!

Four Star News!

We're really excited to report that, following a thorough inspection, Bryngwyn has been awarded four stars by Visit Wales, the Welsh tourist board, and we will have a logo up shortly. Whilst we think Bryngwyn is lovely, it is always nice to have it confirmed!

We were very impressed by how detailed and thorough the inspection was - every light switch, fitting and appliance was tested, furniture was moved to check for dust and the whole thing took nearly two hours. Obviously, you can really trust ratings given by Visit Wales!

We're also working towards earning our Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome badges - check back soon to see if the logo's are on www.gowerholidayhome.co.uk!

Gower Wins Award for Friendliness!

People living in Gower know that it is a friendly place.

That friendliness has now won the area an award!

According to a Virgin Money survey Gower is in the top ten of the UK's friendliest destination.

The friendliness that characterises the Gower is an added bonus on top of the superb beaches and countryside, as well as the wildlife that lead to its protected status as the UK's first designated area of outstanding natural beauty.

You can read the full story on News Wales.

English Breakfast at The North Gower

Don't fancy cooking during your stay in Bryngwyn?

At the North Gower Hotel, just one minutes walk from Bryngwyn you can find a superb English Breakfast for just £4.99.

The pub/hotel also does a great value lunch, with a two meal offer for just eight pounds - and that includes a free salad bar.

See more Pubs in Gower.

Mustard Bomb in Whitford

On a description of a recent walk I wrote that all through my childhood I had only heard of one bomb being found in Whitford.

Yet only days later a Mustard bomb was discovered on Whitford sands.

The bomb was dismantled by army experts, but a small amount of mustard gas was released in the process.

Two of the experts were later treated in hospitals.

The beach is now open, but warning signs have been posted around the area. All other beaches are safe.

So, while finding an unexploded bomb is still rare, do keep your eyes open. And if you discover something that is round and black and says bomb on it, it is best not to jump up and down on it - or even try to open it with your pen knife.