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Broughton Bay Pool

Wild Swimming Spot

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs, Caves

Walking, Swimming

Summer

Photo: Nigel Davies via Geograph.org.uk

Broughton Bay is a broad, dune-backed beach at the wild north-western corner of the Gower Peninsula, near Llangennith. It is a wide sweep of sand, quieter than the surfing beaches nearby, backed by rolling sand dunes and looking out toward the tidal islet of Burry Holms and a distant lighthouse acro...

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8 day parking

Brandy Cove

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Broughton Bay Pool?
Wales holds this coastal spot on the north-west tip of the Gower Peninsula. Walking footpaths through the sand dunes from the nearby beach area leads right to the rocky shore.

What type of place is Broughton Bay Pool?
Broughton Bay Pool is a tidal rock pool on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales.

When is the best time to visit Broughton Bay Pool?
Summer months provide the warmest weather for a proper coastal dip. Swimmers must check local tide tables meticulously because you can only safely access the water for a short window around low tide.

What can you do at Broughton Bay Pool?
Plunging into the clear water provides a brilliant wild swim under the open sky. Brave folk even enjoy jumping straight into the deep water from the high rocks above.

How long should I spend at Broughton Bay Pool?
Allowing about two hours aligns perfectly with the changing tides before the incoming sea fills the rock basin again. People who pack a warm flask of tea can happily extend their coastal scramble across the wider sandy beach.

Where do I park at Broughton Bay Pool?
Eight day parking spaces sit a short walk away near the local caravan site. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Broughton Bay Pool?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Broughton Bay Pool, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Broughton Bay Pool?
Brandy Cove provides a nearby option if you want to book a staycation in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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