Langland Bay

Bay in Glamorgan

Wales

Langland Bay

Busy at Verdi's A hot sunny day has brought people out onto the terrace at Verdi&#039;s restaurant — Busy at Verdi's Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Langland Bay is a picturesque and popular coastal location situated in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is located approximately 5 miles southwest of Swansea and is well-known for its stunning natural beauty and sandy beach. The bay is nestled between the headlands of Rotherslade and Bracelet Bay, offering breathtaking views of the Bristol Channel.

The beach at Langland Bay is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike. It stretches for approximately 750 meters and is backed by a promenade, providing a pleasant walk along the coast. The beach is sandy, making it ideal for sunbathing, picnicking, and beach games. The waters are generally calm, making it a great spot for swimming and water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking.

The bay is surrounded by lush green cliffs and offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds and marine life, which can be spotted from the shore or while exploring the rock pools at low tide. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Langland Bay is well-served by amenities, with a beachside café, restaurant, and public toilets available. There is also a car park nearby, providing convenient access to the beach. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months, ensuring the safety of visitors.

Overall, Langland Bay is a stunning coastal destination that offers a combination of natural beauty, recreational activities, and a peaceful ambiance, making it a popular choice for visitors seeking relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.

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Langland Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.566058/-4.0091374 or Grid Reference SS6087. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Busy at Verdi's

A hot sunny day has brought people out onto the terrace at Verdi's restaurant

Des Blenkinsopp

Hire Bikes by the Beach

A cycleway runs beside the bay all the way from Mumbles Head into Swansea. A rack of Santander hire bikes is just here.

Des Blenkinsopp

Paddleboarders and Pipe

Paddleboarders enjoying a very calm sea off the small patch of beach which is in SS6187.

Des Blenkinsopp

Memorial by Myrtle Terrace

On the corner of Myrtle Terrace and Mumbles Road is a rather forgotten looking stone memorial celebrating the marriage of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward 7th) and Princess Alexandra in 1863.

Des Blenkinsopp

Devon Place, Mumbles

Residential street one block in from the sea front.

Des Blenkinsopp

Shop Fronts, Mumbles Road

A short terrace of shops with a bit extra added to the top of the facade for effect.

Des Blenkinsopp

Religion & Cakes, Mumbles Road

Mumbles Methodist Church, opened 1878, and the Christadelphian Hall, with Davies of Mumbles, bakers and confectioners, in between.

Des Blenkinsopp

Low Tide at Oystermouth

Low tide exposes a large beach, unfortunately not blessed with the wide expanses of sand found elsewhere. The notice on the railings refers to the Covid epidemic of 2020/21.

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High Tide at Oystermouth

The high tide comes right up to the sea wall. A concrete slipway is a makeshift beach for these people.

Des Blenkinsopp

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.

Adrian Dust

Turnpike Boundary Stone

Adrian Dust

Mumbles foreshore

Looking towards Mumbles and the pier from Oystermouth.

Gerald England

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

Gerald England

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.

Gerald England