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 The Gower my be reached from the eastbound M4 via Swansea and the A4118 . For Rhosilli, turn right on to the B4247 just beyond Knelston. Whitford Burrows are located to the north and you should aim to get to Llanmadoc - via the A411 / B4271 or alternatively by way of the B4295 from Gowerton.

Once at Llanmadoc, park and walk along a track leading in a NW direction to the coast. Follow the path past 'Cwm Ivy Farm' downhill and just before you reach the beach turn right in front of a wooded area and follow the path which takes you past a cottage and parallel to the beach. After about 20 minutes walk, a path turns left down to the sea - reaching the beach by way of the dunes.

Alternatively, head towards the village of Llangennith and from there drive north-west towards Broughton Burrows and Llangennith Burrows. Take the public footpath through the dunes to the beach and then turn left (i.e. south) to find a secluded spot.

The area used by naturists is at northern end of the bay  the area of dunes about 700 yards south of Spaniard Rock and Burry Holms Island (OS map ref. SS407919.)

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22/7/99 Trip Report
"In my experience the only  regularly naturist  portion of beach on West Gower was the northernmost part of Whitford Sands, half a mile short of the abandoned lighthouse at Whitford point. Rhossili Bay was always a bit marginal, especially on good weekends. Incidentally both of these beaches are exceptions to Phil Vallak's "turn left for nuddies" rule, and my information is a few years old. The only other Gower beach I have (second hand) knowledge of is Pwlldu Bay which is definitely used for skinny dipping (of the discreet variety), but again is totally textiled during good sunbathing weather. Cefn Cidn is the best local bet for sunny days. ."

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Whiteford
written by Beachcomber, August 28, 2008

I try to visit the area at least once a week from May onwards given decent weather. I try to arrive as early in the day as possible and walk the length of the beach naked as far as the lighthouse. It's usually possible to spend the whole day naked on the beach or in the dunes if there are textiles on the beach. The few people you will see will be other naturists or those out walking.

The sand is clean and the water fine for bathing, the tide does not go out too far as in Cefn Sidan. On the Eastern side of the promontory is an excellent area of salt marsh and tidal creeks teeming with birdlife so a pair of binoculars is essential for some nude birding.

From the village of Llanmadoc there are two routes to Whiteford, the most popular being the road which starts at the top of the village near the church. There is a field used as a car park at the top of the lane, place £1 in the honesty box near the gate.This is the shortest route to the beach just follow the lane to the bottom, go through the gate into a pinewood then turn immediately to your left and follow the path for 150 yds to the dunes above the beach.

The other route starts just up the road from the village pub, follow the path between some cottages and downhill to a causeway which crosses Llanrhidian marsh to the dunes which are visible in front of you, there is no distinct path through the dunes but keep heading west in the direction suggested by the causeway and you will in a few minutes find yourself on the beach.

Those who want a guided walk through Whiteford leave your E Mail.

naked wednesday
written by Marc huws, September 25, 2008

great time had.

Whiteford Images.
written by Beachcomber, September 29, 2008

Glad you enjoyed your visit Marc, which route did you use? I prefer the causeway, it's quieter and you are afforded a wide ranging view over the marsh and it's bird life. It is possible to see if there is anyone on the causeway before starting to cross, if it's deserted, I undress before setting off. If there are no textiles near the far end I will continue in the nude to the beach.

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