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Caswell Bay is a southwesterly facing, half-mile long sandy bay beach, nestled behind the Mumbles headland. The beach offers a wide expanse of dark golden coloured sand, which reduces significantly in size at high tide, occasionally interrupted by natural rock formations. The beach is backed by cliffs with a coastal path to Langland Bay, providing stunning views over the bay and the Bristol Channel.
The beach has a large car park, providing convenient access for visitors. A range of amenities are available, including a year-round café, a beach shop, public toilets, and outdoor showers. The beach is also patrolled by lifeguards between May and September, making it a safe and popular spot for families. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including swimming, surfing, and exploring the rock pools at low tide. A surf school is also on site, providing lessons for beginners.
Caswell Bay is accessible for those with disabilities, with efficient lifeguards supervising the beach and excellent access for prams and disabled visitors. The beach is also close to the Bishop's Wood Nature Reserve, offering a diverse range of wildlife and beautiful nature walks.
During the summer months, dogs are banned from using the beach between May and September, while lifeguards are on duty. Visitors are advised to arrive early to guarantee a parking space during peak season.
Caswell Bay is located on the south-eastern side of the Gower Peninsula, close to The Mumbles. Visitors can access the beach by car or bus from Swansea.
Bay Sand Pebbles Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 57% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Caswell Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:22 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:13 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is a car park next to the beach.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dogsonbeaches
Cleaned daily by machine during the summer.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
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Langland Bay (0.8 miles)
The Pilot of Mumbles (2 miles)
Clyne Gardens (2.5 miles)
Pennard Castle (3 miles)
Gower Heritage Centre (3.2 miles)
Three Cliffs Bay (3.3 miles)
Egypt Centre (3.6 miles)
Bracelet Bay (4 miles)
RipNRock (4.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
Location: Caswell
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SS591874
Coordinates: 51°34'4"N 4°1'58"W
Mapcode: GBR GW.Z0B7
What 3 Words: shortcuts.hence.helping
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Swansea
Parish: Bishopston
Nearest postcode: SA3 4RY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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