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Worms Head, Rhossili
Penclawdd, Blue Anchor, Crofty & Llanmorlais
Gower's locational map
The estuary at Penclawdd

Penclawdd was once a thriving seaport exporting goods from the local copper works, the coal mines and of course its famous seafood, from the Loughor estuary. Rows of little terraced houses, with fantastic views, line the roads in the centre of the village and although the copper works and mines closed a long time ago, "Penclawdd Cockles" are still renowned today, although most of the industry is now located in the nearby villages of Crofty and Llanmorlais.

The area known as Blue Anchor, you would expect to be quite near the sea, but it is in fact located above Penclawdd and named after a long established pub (now demolished), that stood on a bend on the old Penclawdd to Three Crosses road.

Penclawdd is located conveniently for the attractions of town life, Swansea being around 15 minutes away, but also rural enough that a variety of Gower's beaches are only 15 mins drive in the opposite direction and of course, being along side an estuary, attracts lots of marine and bird life too.

Beaches  
   
Self catering    
Click to enlarge Blaen Cedi Gallery, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd: more
Romantic gallery, one of three beautiful, well equipped, barn conversions with many features, set in 3 acres of land. Sleeping up to 4 people. National quality award. WTB 4*. Sorry no pets. Phone Marian on 01792 851448 or email
Click to enlarge Blaen Cedi Stable, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd: more
Stylish stable, one of three beautiful, well equipped, barn conversions with many features, set in 3 acres of land. Sleeps up to 4 people. National quality award. WTB 4*. Sorry no pets. Phone Marian on 01792 851448 or email
Click to enlarge Blaen Cedi Cottage, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd: more
Cosy cottage, one of three beautiful, well equipped, barn conversions with many features, set in 3 acres of land. Sleeps up to 5 people. National quality award. WTB 4*. Sorry no pets. Phone Marian on 01792 851448 or email
Click to enlarge Blaen Cedi Cabin, Blue Anchor, Penclawdd: more
Unique log cabin, set in own garden. Sleeping up to 6 people (1 double, 1 bunk, 1 sofa bed). WTB 4*. Sorry no pets. Phone Marian on 01792 851448 or email
 
Churches and Chapels
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Zoar (Presbyterian), Crofty
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Bethel (Welsh Independent), Penclawdd
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Tabernacle (
Presbyterian),
Penclawdd
Mount Hermon Chapel (abandoned)
St. Gwynour
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Tirzah (Baptist), Llanmorlais
Trinity (Baptist) , Penclawdd
     
Amenities in Penclawdd (for other amenities in Gower, please click here)
   
Places to eat and drink The Crofty Inn, Crofty 850494
Railway Inn, Penclawdd 851692
Royal Oak, Penclawdd - 850642
Swn-y-Mor Village Inn, Penclawdd
850502
The Sea Garden, Chinese Restaurant, Penclawdd -
872886
Belle Vue Fish Bar (Take away), Penclawdd - 850270
General amenities

CK's Supermarket, Penclawdd
Penclawdd Post Office 850204
Beyond his n her fringe (hairdresser), Penclawdd - 851490
Howells Butchers, Penclawdd - 850371
Tucker (Butcher), Penclawdd
- 850084
Chemist, Penclawdd - 850530
Penclawdd Surgery
850311
Anthony Inkin Independent Funeral Director 897710

     
Where is the nearest ...?
(Approx. mins by car)
 
Place to eat and drink
10
The North Gower Hotel, Llanrhidian - 390042
The Welcome to Town Country Bistro, Llanrhidian - 390015
     
Petrol Station
10
Tesco Extra, Gowerton
 
 
Supermarket
10
Tesco Extra, Gowerton
10
Tesco,Fforestfach
25
Tesco, Fabian Way
 
 
Vets
10
Gibson & Jones, Gowerton 879822
 
 
Leisure centre / Swimming pool
15
Gower Gym, Llangennith
10
Penyrheol Leisure Centre, Gorseinon, Swansea 232517
20
Burns Fitness Spa, Swansea 459282
25
Wales National Pool Swansea
     
Cinema/Theatre/Arts/ Museums
25
Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea 602060
25
The Grand Theatre, Swansea 475715
25
UCI Cinema, Parc Tawe, Swansea 08700 10 20 30
 
25
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea 638950

   

 

 

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