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Kitchen Corner

Beach in Glamorgan

Wales

Kitchen Corner

Inner Head of Worms Head Taken from the summit of the Beacon
Inner Head of Worms Head Credit: Barry Hunter

Kitchen Corner is a popular beach located in Glamorgan, Wales. Situated on the southern coast of the country, it is renowned for its picturesque beauty and serene atmosphere. The beach stretches for approximately one kilometer and offers stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and coastline.

The sandy shoreline is gently sloping, making it suitable for sunbathing, picnicking, and various beach activities. The clear blue waters of the Bristol Channel provide ample opportunities for swimming and paddling, particularly during high tide. The beach is also known for its excellent surfing conditions, attracting water sports enthusiasts from all over.

Kitchen Corner is surrounded by lush green hills and is part of a nature reserve, offering visitors the chance to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area. The reserve is home to various bird species, including gulls, cormorants, and oystercatchers, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Facilities at Kitchen Corner include ample parking space, public toilets, and a refreshment kiosk serving snacks and drinks. Lifeguards are present during the summer months to ensure the safety of beachgoers. The beach is easily accessible by car and public transportation, with regular bus services available from nearby towns.

Visitors to Kitchen Corner can enjoy long walks along the coast, taking in the breathtaking views and immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The beach's tranquil ambiance and stunning surroundings make it a popular destination for families, couples, and nature lovers alike.

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Kitchen Corner Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.563882/-4.3063295 or Grid Reference SS4087. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inner Head of Worms Head Taken from the summit of the Beacon
Inner Head of Worms Head
Taken from the summit of the Beacon
Devil's Bridge on Worms Head A natural rock bridge on Worms Head near Rhossili on the Gower Peninsula
Devil's Bridge on Worms Head
A natural rock bridge on Worms Head near Rhossili on the Gower Peninsula
Worms Head, Gower The limestone promontory of Worms Head reaches out for a mile into the Bristol Channel at the western end of Gower. Access is at low tide only and involves a tricky 500m or so over slippery rocks.
Worms Head, Gower
The limestone promontory of Worms Head reaches out for a mile into the Bristol Channel at the western end of Gower. Access is at low tide only and involves a tricky 500m or so over slippery rocks.
Worm's Head Worm's Head is accessible via a causeway that is open about 2 1/2 hours either side of low tide. It's a National nature reserve owned jointly by the National Trust and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Worm's Head
Worm's Head is accessible via a causeway that is open about 2 1/2 hours either side of low tide. It's a National nature reserve owned jointly by the National Trust and the Countryside Council for Wales.
Looking back from Worm's Head to Rhossili Bay
Looking back from Worm's Head to Rhossili Bay
Inner Head, Worms Head
Inner Head, Worms Head
Worms Head, Gower
Worms Head, Gower
On the Inner Head of Worms Head Looking from Inner Head along the thin connecting strip of limestone to the Devil's Bridge and the Outer Head. Worms Head is an island, except for a short period either side of low tide.
On the Inner Head of Worms Head
Looking from Inner Head along the thin connecting strip of limestone to the Devil's Bridge and the Outer Head. Worms Head is an island, except for a short period either side of low tide.
Devil's Bridge Worms Head At the Devil's Bridge, the steeply dipping carboniferous limestone has been eroded by wave action into this spectacular natural arch which is very photogenic!
Devil's Bridge Worms Head
At the Devil's Bridge, the steeply dipping carboniferous limestone has been eroded by wave action into this spectacular natural arch which is very photogenic!
Inner Head of Worms Head Worms Head is a tidal island. Many have got stranded at high tide, or worse, tried to get back ashore when the tide comes in. There is apparently now a bell which can be rang on the island for people who are stranded and need help.
Inner Head of Worms Head
Worms Head is a tidal island. Many have got stranded at high tide, or worse, tried to get back ashore when the tide comes in. There is apparently now a bell which can be rang on the island for people who are stranded and need help.
Worms Head, Gower.
Worms Head, Gower.
Worms Head, Gower.
Worms Head, Gower.
Rhossili The Worms Head on a rough day, looking from Llangennith Burrows.
Rhossili
The Worms Head on a rough day, looking from Llangennith Burrows.
Worms Head through a hole in the rock pools
Worms Head through a hole in the rock pools
Inner Head Causeway Looking across a large rock pool to Inner Head with Worm's Head on the skyline.
Inner Head Causeway
Looking across a large rock pool to Inner Head with Worm's Head on the skyline.
Causeway to Inner Head Mile long tidal causeway of limestone rocks with many mussel beds. Inner Head is the near hill. Worm's Head is in the distance.
Causeway to Inner Head
Mile long tidal causeway of limestone rocks with many mussel beds. Inner Head is the near hill. Worm's Head is in the distance.
Inner Head Causeway and a Flowing Tide Mile long causeway photographed about an hour before the incoming tide breached it.
Inner Head Causeway and a Flowing Tide
Mile long causeway photographed about an hour before the incoming tide breached it.
Inner Head 47 metre high limestone lump on the Worm's Head promontory, taken from the western end of the tidal causeway.
Inner Head
47 metre high limestone lump on the Worm's Head promontory, taken from the western end of the tidal causeway.
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Kitchen Corner is located at Grid Ref: SS4087 (Lat: 51.563882, Lng: -4.3063295)

Unitary Authority: Swansea

Police Authority: South Wales

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