Rhossili Bay

Rhossili Bay is regularly cited among the finest beaches in Britain and Europe — a three-mile sweep of golden sand on the western tip of the Gower Peninsula, backed by the dramatic slope of Rhossili Down and anchored at its southern end by the tidal island of Worm's Head. The sheer scale and beauty of the bay are breathtaking, with the skeletal ribs of the shipwrecked Helvetia visible in the sand at the northern end and the clifftop village of Rhossili perched above. At low tide, the beach extends into an enormous expanse of firm sand that feels genuinely limitless.

Dogs are welcome off-lead year-round on this magnificent dog friendly beach, and the three-mile length means there is always room to find a quiet stretch even on popular days. The firm low-tide sand provides outstanding running ground, and the tideline and dune edges offer rich scenting territory. Strong surf and currents mean swimming dogs need supervision, but for walking and running this is as good as it gets. The clifftop paths above add further options, and the Worm's Head causeway is accessible at low tide for a dramatic extension to any visit.