Pwlldu Bay Beach (Swansea Bay and The Gower)

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Pwlldu Bay beach is National Trust owned. Used to be a site for limestone mining. This lovely cove is backed by extensive woodland, and is stunning.
Pwll Du Bay was once a limestone quarry with the remaining buildings were once inns supporting the workers. The bay also has stories around being a smuggling cove.
Pwll Du Head is the highest headland on Gower peninsula and here you have fantastic views of Pennard Cliffs and the coastline round towards Mumbles.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Pwlldu Bay Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Mumbles, 17 beaches in Swansea Bay and The Gower, or check our list of Swansea Bay and The Gower Dog Friendly Beaches.
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