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Langland Bay

(Langland Beach)

Swansea, Wales


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Langland Bay, situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, is a popular destination for both visitors and locals, offering a range of facilities and activities for all ages.

Langland Bay and Rotherslade offer an expanse of sandy beach with fascinating rockpools, set within a designated Conservation Area. The Bay is renowned for its bathing and surfing opportunities, attracting water sports enthusiasts, particularly surfers, who appreciate the varied breaks.

The beach provides a great range of facilities, including a coastal clifftop walk, a promenade with good access for wheelchair users, and a ramp allowing easy access to the beach itself. There are also beach huts, cafes, cliffs, a golf course, outdoor showers, and tennis courts available for hire. The beach has toilet facilities, parking, and refreshments, and dogs are not allowed from May to the end of September.

Langland Bay is an ideal spot for swimming, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and other water activities. The beach is relatively rocky in places and sandy in others, with plenty of rock pools to explore. A Lifeguard service is available from the May Day bank holiday to the start of September between 10am and 6pm.

The bay is located just a few miles west of Swansea city centre and is approximately a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of Mumbles. There are two large car parks, but reaching the location can require navigating rather windy roads.

Langland Bay has been a regular recipient of Blue Flag status, recognising its excellent facilities and clean water.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain 30%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 15mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 98%
Min temperature 15°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Langland Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:34 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:58 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Langland, Swansea

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS607872

Coordinates: 51°34'1"N 4°0'37"W

Mapcode: GBR GX.G08B

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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: Mumbles

Nearest postcode: SA3 4QP

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