Beaches · South Wales
Whiteford Sands
In or near Oxwich.
Whiteford Sands — beach on the northern side of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Whiteford Sands, the nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA3 1DL, and entry to the beach is free.
About
Whiteford Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach on the northern side of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales". Coordinates: 51.6361°, -4.2536°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Whiteford Sands is a two-mile expanse of beach on the northern side of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales. It is the most northerly beach on Gower and sits on the edge of the Loughor estuary. The beach has no direct access by car. Visitors have to park near the village of Llanmadoc, and make their way on foot via country paths. Its relative inaccessibility compared to many other beaches in the Gower makes it a very quiet beach. The beach is popular amongst naturists The cast iron Whiteford Lighthouse is situated in the bay at Whiteford Sands. Whiteford Sands / Whitford Sands is a stretch of coastline which includes Llanmadoc Beach, the local beach to the village of Llanmadoc and which is separated from Broughton Beach at high tide by Prissens, Hill, and Cwm Ivy Tors. This area includes some of the most beautiful woodland in Gower. Whiteford Burrows is the dune system backing Whiteford Sands further inland. Whiteford Burrows is a National Trust property containing a dune and pine plantation and is classified as a national nature reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6361, -4.2536
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton
- Postcode
- SA3 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Pembrey and Burry Port — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1482078 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Whiteford Sands (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Whiteford sands view 072006 rb.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cwm Ivy Woods
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Cwm Ivy Woods
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.6 km
Whiteford Point Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.8 km
Whiteford Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.8 km
North Hill Tor
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
North Hill Tor
Castles · 2.0 km
North Hill Tor Camp
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Llanmadoc
Villages · 2.1 km
Whitford Bay Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Phillistone Farm
Campsites · 2.4 km
Cheriton
Villages · 2.5 km
The Bulwark
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
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📷 5Lighthouses · South Wales
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Whiteford Point Lighthouse — a lighthouse in wales south.
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Whiteford Lighthouse
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South Wales
North Hill Tor
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Whiteford Sands
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Llanmadoc Touring Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Broughton Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
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The Bridge — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whiteford Sands?
- Whiteford Sands is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 1DL), in the parish of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton.
- What is Whiteford Sands?
- Whiteford Sands — beach on the northern side of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales.
- How do I get to Whiteford Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 1DL.
- Is Whiteford Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Whiteford Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whiteford Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Pembrey and Burry Port, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 1DL.