Langland

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Langland

Beach hits at Rotherslade Bay — Beach hits at Rotherslade Bay Credit: Alan Hughes

Langland is a coastal village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated on the Gower Peninsula, Langland is known for its stunning sandy beach, popular with both locals and tourists. The village is surrounded by picturesque cliffs and has a vibrant community atmosphere.

Langland is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking being common activities in the area. The beach is also home to a number of beachfront cafes and restaurants, offering a range of dining options for visitors.

In addition to its natural beauty, Langland is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the nearby ruins of Pennard Castle and the iconic Mumbles Lighthouse. The village is also within easy reach of the vibrant city of Swansea, offering residents and visitors access to a range of shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Langland is a charming coastal village with a rich history, stunning scenery, and a welcoming community atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a relaxing seaside retreat.

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Langland Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.569148/-4.012088 or Grid Reference SS6087. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach hits at Rotherslade Bay

Beach hits at Rotherslade Bay

Snaple Point across Langland Bay View from Rotherslade.

Snaple Point across Langland Bay

View from Rotherslade.

From the esplanade at Rotherslade

From the esplanade at Rotherslade

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall between Nos 364 &amp; 366 Mumbles Road. It marks a point 7.001m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall between Nos 364 & 366 Mumbles Road. It marks a point 7.001m above mean sea level.

Turnpike Boundary Stone

Turnpike Boundary Stone

Mumbles foreshore Looking towards Mumbles and the pier from Oystermouth.

Mumbles foreshore

Looking towards Mumbles and the pier from Oystermouth.

Newton Road, Mumbles The B4593 out of Oystermouth. On the corner of Castle Avenue is the Ostreme Community Centre. In 1978 Ostreme Community Association obtained a 35 year lease from All Saints&#039; Church, Oystermouth to refurbish their derelict church hall and run it as a community centre. In 1980 after major work, Ostreme Centre opened to the public as an independent community hall managed by volunteers.
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Newton Road, Mumbles

The B4593 out of Oystermouth. On the corner of Castle Avenue is the Ostreme Community Centre. In 1978 Ostreme Community Association obtained a 35 year lease from All Saints' Church, Oystermouth to refurbish their derelict church hall and run it as a community centre. In 1980 after major work, Ostreme Centre opened to the public as an independent community hall managed by volunteers. Link

Oystermouth pigeons
At most seaside resorts it is the gulls that gather on the seawall scavenging for visitors&#039; titbits as they sit watching the tide. But this is Oystermouth and we are within the city of Swansea so here it is urban pigeons that congregate on the seawall.

Oystermouth pigeons

At most seaside resorts it is the gulls that gather on the seawall scavenging for visitors' titbits as they sit watching the tide. But this is Oystermouth and we are within the city of Swansea so here it is urban pigeons that congregate on the seawall.

Mumbles Head View across Swansea Bay towards Mumbles Head at low tide.

Mumbles Head

View across Swansea Bay towards Mumbles Head at low tide.

Swansea Bay

Swansea Bay

Swansea Bay

Swansea Bay

Langland Bay View west from the coastal path

Langland Bay

View west from the coastal path

Kevin Waterhouse

Langland Bay Beach Chalets Behind the chalets is the WCIU Holiday &amp; Convalescent Home built in baronial style. Viewed from the coastal path

Langland Bay Beach Chalets

Behind the chalets is the WCIU Holiday & Convalescent Home built in baronial style. Viewed from the coastal path

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Coastal Path on Newton Cliff View east on the path to Snaple Point

Coastal Path on Newton Cliff

View east on the path to Snaple Point

Kevin Waterhouse

Cliff Erosion Split in the bedding plane? Viewed from the coastal path around Newton Cliff.

Cliff Erosion

Split in the bedding plane? Viewed from the coastal path around Newton Cliff.

Kevin Waterhouse

Oystermouth Castle The curtain wall to the west

Oystermouth Castle

The curtain wall to the west

Kevin Waterhouse

The Chapel At Oystermouth Castle before the 2011 renovation

The Chapel

At Oystermouth Castle before the 2011 renovation

Kevin Waterhouse

Across Limeslade Bay Viewed from the car park below the old coastguard station.

Across Limeslade Bay

Viewed from the car park below the old coastguard station.

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Langland is located at Grid Ref: SS6087 (Lat: 51.569148, Lng: -4.012088)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

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Nearby Locations

Snaple Point Langland Bay Langland Bay Newton Cliff Langland

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Located within 500m of 51.569148,-4.012088

Traffic Signals

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 51.5686153/-4.0072886

Traffic Signals

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Rotherslade

Created By: Potlatch 0.9c

Is In: Swansea

Place: hamlet

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Langland

Created By: Potlatch 0.9c

Is In: Swansea

Place: suburb

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Langland Bay

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Bus Stop

Langland Corner (NE)

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Bus Stop

Langland Corner (S)

Bench: yes

Bus: yes

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Bus Stop

Groves Avenue (W)

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Saint Peter's Church

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Bus Stop

Langland Corner (NW)

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 13:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Source: survey

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Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 12:45

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

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Post Box

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Cafe

Surfside Cafe

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Defibrillator

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Bench

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Bench

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Bench

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Bench

Backrest: yes

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Bench

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Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 51.5725436/-4.016127

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 51.571402/-4.0079605

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