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Whiteford Sands

Free admission

Whiteford Sands — beach on the northern side of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales.

Whiteford Sands, beaches in 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

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 Port5.3 km

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Frequently 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.
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.