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Campsites in Gower AONB

Cliffs, dunes, castles, and countryside: the Gower Peninsula – or 'Gŵyr' as it is known in Welsh – is made for holidays in the great outdoors.

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Gower AONB

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Kingsmead Camping

37 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Devon, Devon

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

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Awel Yr Awen

8 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Lampeter, Wales

Awel yr Awen is a charming and exclusive campsite situated on a historic 72-acre organic farm in rural West Wales just 15 minutes from the coast. The beautiful Aeron valley farmhouse was an escape from London for poet Dylan Thomas who lived here with his wife Caitlin in the 1940s. There are now 8 spacious, stunning and secluded pitches spaced out across a 5 acre field tucked well away from roads and neighbours where all the eye can see is farmland, woodland, trees and sky..

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Dragonfly Woodland Camping

11 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · South Wales, Pembrokeshire

A handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire

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Apple Camping.

14 units · Glamping2 acres · South Wales, Pembrokeshire

Yurts and quirks in a Pembrokeshire meadow, where there's a couple of aeroplanes, a UFO and a giant PacMan-themed glamping pod to discover

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Coastal Cabins Glamping

10 units · Glamping3 acres · South West England, Devon

Luxury wooden cabins in the stunning North Devon countryside; the perfect setting for a relaxing break away from all the stresses of life.

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Celtic Woodland Holidays

13 units · Glamping, Tents7 acres · Mid Wales, Powys

An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches

Cowpots Camping

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents60 acres · Ciffig, Carmarthenshire

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping

31 units · Glamping, Tents27 acres · South Wales, Pembrokeshire

Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep

Kingsmead Camping

37 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Devon, Devon

A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes

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Preseli Glamping

29 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · South Wales, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

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Becks Bay Campsite

15 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · South Wales, Pembrokeshire, Tenby

A tiny, family-friendly campsite boasting bell tents and shepherds huts on the southern Pembrokeshire coast

Preseli Glamping

29 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · South Wales, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest

Camping and glamping in a quiet corner of a Pembrokeshire adventure centre, with a bar on the doorstep and a beach down the road

Cilrath Wood Camping

15 units · Tents10 acres · Narberth, Carmarthenshire

Off-grid eco camping with campfires in a patch of Pembrokeshire that time forgot

Cowpots Camping

21 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents60 acres · Ciffig, Carmarthenshire

Camping with 'en-pitch' facilities on a working farm that produces the finest homemade ice-cream for miles

Dragonfly Woodland Camping

11 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · South Wales, Pembrokeshire

A handful of pitches in a nine-acre wood, all within easy reach of the beautiful Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire

Camping on the Gower Peninsula guide

Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the South Wales Coast, the Gower Peninsula is a small but mighty region where visitors can partake in a range of adventure activities—including watersports, paragliding, and hiking—all within easy driving distance of both Swansea city centre and Cardiff. While Gower is well-known for its coastline, caves, and beaches (especially Rhossili), the region extends inland where keen hikers will find many public rights of way and castles to explore. Campers aren’t short on options either, as the Gower Peninsula has plenty of full-service touring parks, caravanning options, and campsites with sea views.

Where to Go

Rhossili Bay

Rated one of the best beaches in the UK, Rhossili Beach is a 3-mile expanse of sand ideal for sunbathing, strolling, or avoiding altogether in favour of sea-based watersports. You can also reach Worm’s Head from Rhossili Beach, a promontory that becomes an inaccessible island during high tide, as well as paraglide from Rhossili Downs. When it comes to camping, you’ll find plenty of places to pitch your tent along the coast.

Swansea

Though the Gower Peninsula is technically situated within Swansea, Wales’ second city is also an excellent base within the region which offers proximity to wider South Wales, including the Valleys, Brecon Beacons, and Wye Valley, as well as access to several camping stores. However, given Swansea’s urban sprawl, campsites and motorhome parks with wifi access are situated on the outskirts of the city.

Mumbles

Mumbles, an unusually named seaside town known for the “Mumbles Mile” of pubs and its 19th-century pier, is situated on the eastern edge of the Gower Peninsula. A great place to set up camp if you love beaches, Mumbles is also a convenient spot to start the Gower Coastal Path and is situated close to a couple of family-run caravan parks and campsites, including Nicholaston.

Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Rhossili Beach, Oxwich Bay, and Three Cliffs Bay are all part of the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a protected area crisscrossed by footpaths, dotted with wildlife trust reserves, and dense with protected woodland which is a haven for walking and birdwatching. The Gower Coast Path also runs the length of the AONB coastline, while caravan parks and campsites typically offer sea views, electric hook-ups, and other amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wild camping is not officially permitted on the Gower Peninsula in the United Kingdom, as the majority of the land is privately owned or managed by the National Trust. However, there are many established campsites and caravan parks on the Gower Peninsula that provide a range of camping experiences, from coastal views to rural settings. It's always best to respect the local regulations and choose a designated campsite for your stay.

The Gower Coast Path is approximately 38 miles (61 kilometers) long. It is a part of the larger Wales Coast Path, which stretches 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) around the entire coastline of Wales. The Gower Coast Path takes you through stunning landscapes, including sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and picturesque villages.

The Gower Way is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometers) long. It is a walking trail that traverses the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, United Kingdom, from Rhossili on the western end to Penlle'r Castell on the eastern end.

Camping on Worm's Head, a tidal island located off the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, United Kingdom, is not allowed. Worm's Head is part of the National Trust and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its unique wildlife, plants, and geological features. Visitors are encouraged to explore the area during low tide, but camping is not permitted to protect the sensitive environment.

However, there are several nearby campsites and accommodations on the Gower Peninsula where you can stay and still enjoy the beauty of the area. For more information on camping in the Gower Peninsula, you can visit Hipcamp.