Rhossili Bay: Hours, Address, Rhossili Bay Reviews: 5/5
Rhossili Bay
Rhossili Bay
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Rhossili Bay lies at the western end of the beautiful Gower peninsula. 3 miles of golden sands, iconic landscapes including Worms Head and Rhossili Down and history everywhere- from neolithic through to the more recent, including home to Edgar Evans. Its a walker's dream with routes in all directions, including the Welsh coastal path. The beach is dog friendly all year round and the whole area is beautiful whatever the weather. Today, the National Trust cares for 2 of the 3 miles of the beach, Rhossili Down, and most of the coastline between Rhossili and Port Eynon. (26 miles of Gower coastline in total). The landscape is free. The village of Rhossili also contains other private businesses. The car park is free to NT members during the day. Non members are currently charged £5 per day (car). There is no overnight parking/camping. All profits from the car park go towards keeping the area beautiful. Please note that the toilets are owned and operated by Swansea Council.
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The Bay Bistro and Coffee House
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0.3 km££ - £££ • Quick Bites • Bar • British

The Causeway
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142
2.6 km££ - £££ • Quick Bites • Cafe • British

King's Head Pub
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watchman2015
Esher, UK348 contributions
May 2022 • Family
This is one of those fantastic beaches. This must classifying as one of the beaches in the best 10 in the world. Some fantastic beaches are spoiled because of the large number of people that go to them. This is not the case with roselli I believe it is three miles long and the times you may be the only person on the beach. If you are in Wales don't miss seeing this fantastic beach.
Written 25 June 2022
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Coleene
Fleet, UK8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
National Trust is not looking after all that it should look after all over the place. More evidence here. Parking is all over the place with few designated spaces and lots of rubbish everywhere.
Written 24 June 2022
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SudarshanKS
Bengaluru, India114 contributions
Jun 2022
Rhossili Bay is a very beautiful place to visit in Wales. A beautiful coastline, a vast expanse of bay, a very nice walk.
A couple of Good restaurants in the area, before one starts walk into the Bay
A couple of Good restaurants in the area, before one starts walk into the Bay
Written 17 June 2022
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Timtom124
Manchester, UK253 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Great beach, nice and quiet. Some good waves for surfers, bit of walk from car park and quite steep to get back up so not good if you have mobility issues. Great cafes at the top including some awesome ice cream. Enjoy 👍🏻
Oh and national trust car park at top, free if member 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh and national trust car park at top, free if member 👍🏻👍🏻
Written 12 June 2022
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Loftyff
Horley, UK66 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Got to the bay via Hillend caravan park. Reasonable cost for parking as a day visitor. Remember the beach from my childhood and it looks the same 30+ years later!
Written 10 April 2022
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F033 💕
United Kingdom48 contributions
Nov 2021
What an absolutely beautiful place! Compared to Three Cliffs Bay, which we visited this trip, it is simply sublime! The sunset was stunning and the whole area is just perfect. Would definitely return! 😍
Written 20 November 2021
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happylea36
dorset uk20 contributions
Nov 2021
Lovely clean beach, stairs up and down bit steep. A work out on their own. Dogs loved to be able to run, lots of other doggie walkers but able to find space.
Written 11 November 2021
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paulinehall33
Birmingham, UK396 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is a stunning beach, even on a cloudy, windy October day. Completely unspoilt, gorgeous sand, very peaceful. Highly recommended if you are visiting the Gower.
Written 3 November 2021
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Helsbels123456
Bristol, UK115 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Beautiful place and we had a lovely coastal walk with some stunning views. We didn’t get to worms head as it was high tide but gives a reason to go back.
Written 27 October 2021
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Matt G
Blunsdon, UK115 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We went on a typical uk autumn day and were very pleased with just how beautiful a beach this is. Excellent for surfing and kite surfing which looked like great fun. We decided to walk the entire length which was about 3 miles which was fine and the dog enjoyed it to but the walk back was into the wind and did make it a bit tiring!
Written 26 October 2021
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Are the toilets open at the moment (Nov 2020)
Geoffrey H
Swansea, UK227 contributions
Not sure
RaSi69
2 contributions
Hi, I was just wondering how long will the sunflowers be in bloom for as I’m planning a trip?
Thanks
Elsie
Swansea, UK15 contributions
I think the Sunflower will be in bloom til end of Summer as they opened quiet late this year. When we went there a week ago, some were still small and about to bloom. Just keep looking for a nice spot until you find the middle field full of Sunflower! 🌻 Enjoy. Post code is SA3 1PP. Huge parking space and don't forget to bring coins. 😊
flintellie
Gloucestershire, UK96 contributions
Is there a nice pub to eat here ?
Especially for Christmas Day , as we are hoping to be here for Christmas, as booked a Air B&B .
Rach W
Herefordshire, UK13 contributions
Yes, one at Rhossili end and one in Llangenith, however I’m not sure if either are open for Christmas Day.
Aaron W
2 contributions
Thinking about driving down in a camper van next weekend and was just wondering where we could park the van to sleep in or how much would it cost roughly to park up somewhere near the coast?
Bicesterian
Bicester, United Kingdom212 contributions
No overnight parking on the bay itself, but plenty of campsites in the area, prices vary greatly, depending on time of year & facilities you are looking for, sorry couldnt help more
I-Luv-Food-Yummy
Herefordshire, UK52 contributions
Are dogs allowed ?
Jayne B
Swansea County, UK325 contributions
Yes all year
Are we aloud to bring disposable barbecues?
PaulDrewsterDrew
Wales, UK282 contributions
I haven’t seen any signs that you can’t but that doesn’t mean I’m right. I’ve seen people with bbqs going down towards Llangennith side of the beach and as long as you take your rubbish back with you..
Do you have to pay to enter
Paul L
Southwell, UK199 contributions
No the beach is free. The car park is national trust so you have to pay unless you’re a member.
Evansmilkyway
Surrey, UK
Where is the best place to park after 6pm to visit the beach as I think the car park shuts at 4.30. Thank you
Rich Williams
Mumbles, UK6 contributions
The main car park area is open 24/7. It is free to park after 6pm however there is no overnight parking/camping allowed on site.
Mike A
24 contributions
Are dogs allowed on the beach?
Shama JB
London, UK88 contributions
Absolutely! Sorry about the delay in responding; despite having notifications turned on for questions, I didn’t receive a notification! Whenever I’ve been there, dogs have loved the beach and have never been a problem ☺️
royston0725
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
How far do we have to park the car from the beach??
Rich Williams
Mumbles, UK6 contributions
As others have said, 5-10 down and 10-20 back again from the National trust car park. It is possible to avoid the few steps by walking via the Warren track from behind the church. Since the original steps were washed away a few years ago, access is much easier, but you can't get away from the fact that it is at the bottom of the cliff. You can get flatter access on to the beach at llangennith, by parking at the Hill End Campsite. This path, through the dunes may not be suitable for those who struggle with soft sand.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhossili Bay
- Rhossili Bay is open:
- Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- We recommend booking Rhossili Bay tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Rhossili Bay tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Rhossili Bay:
- (0.28 km) Wormshead Hotel
- (0.68 km) Broad Park Bed and Breakfast
- (3.55 km) Western House B&B
- (0.67 km) Channel View B&B
- (6.36 km) Croft Acre Holiday Cottages
- Restaurants near Rhossili Bay:
- (0.43 km) The Bay Bistro and Coffee House
- (0.39 km) The Lookout
- (0.28 km) Worms Head Hotel Restaurant
- (0.39 km) The Causeway
- (9.16 km) Beach House Restaurant
- Attractions near Rhossili Bay:
- (0.27 km) National Trust Rhosili Shop
- (0.32 km) Lets Surf Gower
- (1.15 km) Worm's Head
- (0.48 km) St Mary the Virgin Church
- (2.98 km) Gower Coast Adventures