Activities on Gower
Adventure or slow living - Gower has it all.
From wild coastal adventures to slow mornings by the sea, Gower is one of the best places in Wales to reconnect with nature and spend time outdoors.
Whether you’re looking for surf, sea swims, long walks or relaxed afternoons exploring local villages, Jacob Cottage is perfectly placed to experience it all.
Gower Walks
Clifftop walks, sweeping coastline and pretty wooodland. Chose a different walk every day.
From the woodland paths around Parkmill to the spectacular Wales Coast Path, there are walks for every mood. Walk from the cabin to Three Cliffs Bay, climb Cefn Bryn for panoramic views or explore the dramatic coastline around Rhossili.
Eating Out on Gower
Local produce, fresh fish, hearty pub grub. Gower has it all.
Gower has an incredible food scene, from Michelin-starred dining at The Beach House in Oxwich to relaxed meals at The Gower Inn and The King Arthur. In Mumbles, discover seafood at Gower Seafood Hut, Langland’s Brasserie and Castellamare, or simply stop for an ice cream at Verdi’s.
A wood fired sauna on the beach.
Ty Sawna is one of Wales’ first beach saunas and has become hugely popular with locals and visitors alike.
Guests can choose from communal sessions, private bookings and guided rituals, with experiences often including breathwork, sea dipping and seasonal wellness events.
Gower Beaches
From the iconic cliffs of Three Cliffs Bay to the vast sands of Rhossili and Oxwich, Gower’s beaches are made for exploring.
Swim, surf, picnic, walk or simply find a quiet spot and watch the tide roll in.
Surfing
Gower is one of Wales’ best surfing destinations, with lessons and board hire available at some of the peninsula’s most beautiful beaches. Try Llangennith with Llangennith Surf School or Progress Surf School, or head to Caswell Bay for beginner-friendly waves with Gower Surf Academy or the inclusive surf school Surfability.
Spend a few peaceful hours immersed in nature at We Are Woven’s beautiful greenhouse studio.
Discover botanical art through hands-on workshops inspired by the plants, flowers and landscapes of Gower. Workshops are hosted by Stacey Keay at the Gower Heritage Centre.
Gower Explorer Boat Trip
Take to the water and discover the Gower coastline from a completely different perspective. A trip on the Gower Coast Explorer with Dai and his crew is a wonderful way to see the cliffs, beaches and wildlife that make this stretch of coastline so special. Seals and dolphons can sometimes be spotted off thecoast, makin this trip a memorable adventure.
Get Out on the Water
Hire a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) from Oxwich Watersports and explore the calm waters around Oxwich Bay. It’s a wonderfully peaceful way to spend a morning, and there’s nothing quite like seeing the Gower coastline from the water.