Activities
Birdwatching
A variety of habitats makes Gower a haven for birdwatchers. Some of the species you may see include buzzards, herons, kingfishers and egrets.
Fishing
Gower is well known for its superb bass fishing, but there are also many other species of fish to be caught - including blue sharks, conger eel, rays and trigger fish. Oxwich and Llangenith are popular places for fishing, but you can also book trips out of Swansea.
Gower Boat Trips
Boat trips are a great way to see the fabulous coast line of Gower from a different perspective - and you may also get to see the seals at Worm's Head. Check out Euphoria Sailing for a selection of different boat trips available, as well as a wide variety of Watersports at Oxwich beach.
Surfing
Gower's beaches attract surfers from all over the UK - but you don't have to be an expert. Llangenith is a safe, sandy beach, and when small is ideal for learning - and, handily, a surf school runs lessons from the beach (see the Gower Surfing School for more information). Meanwhile, you can hire boards and wetsuits at PH's superb surf shop.
Also see our Surfing in Gower page.
Walking
Gower has an enourmous selection of superb walks. For just a small selection of what is available check out our Gower Walks page.
Flying
Hang gliding and paragliding are both popular activities in Gower. Rhossili cliffs are probably the favourite location for the sports, both because of the tremendous views available and because of the thermal currents providing an uplift for those launching. Check out the South Wales Soaring Club's page on Rhosilli for more information.
Ponytrekking
Horse riding offers a superb way to see the Gower, with a choice of long beach gallops or cliff top rides. Sadly, there are not as many trekking centres on the Gower as used to be, but you can still visit the Parc-le-Breos Riding Centre (01792 371636) or the Copley Stables on Clyne Common (01792 234428). Temporary livery options also exist!
For loads more information on what to do in Gower check out the excellent Gower News site: a free local independent online guide to Gower and the Gower Peninsula.