Llangennith

The village of Llangennith or "Llangenydd" (meaning Church of St Cenydd) nestles between the slopes of three hills; Llanmadoc Hill, Rhossili Down and Hardings Down. The latter is the smallest of the red sandstone hills and has a number of iron age earthworks on its slopes.  Rhossili Down is the highest point on the Gower Peninsula and boasts a number of prehistoric remains.  Climb Llanmadoc Hill and explore The Bulwark - a large Iron Age fort. On a good day you can see Lundy Island off the Devon coast, Worm's Head and Caldy Island off Tenby.

The church in Llangennith, St Cenydd, is the largest in Gower and is believed to have evolved from St Cenydd's Priory, founded in the 6th century.  It is also where we were married and have had each of our children Christened. 

A number 16 bus runs from Swansea to Llangennith.  Note that there is a surf shop and a pub in village, but the nearest basic groceries can be found in 'Hill End Holiday Village'. You may also wish to visit the village shop in Llanmadoc just 3 miles away. Whilst small it sells local produce, fresh bread/cakes and laverbread. Is also doubles up as a Post Office.  More extensive provisions can be found at the garage in Llanrhidian, CK's supermarket in Penclawdd or in Port Eynon.  Otherwise, Swansea itself is some 45 minutes drive away.

Rhossili Bay

Rhossili Bay curves along an arc running northwards from the village. The wide sandy beach is three miles long.

At the southern end of the Bay is the outcrop of rock called the Worm's Head. At the north is Burry Holms. These islands are accessible at low tide only and great care must be taken to avoid being stranded on a rising tide. Also at low tide, it is possible to see the remains of several wrecks, wood from the wreck of the Helvetia being the most prominent when looking north from Rhossili.

The village of Llangennith is at the end of the Gower Peninsula, between 45 minutes and one hour from Junction 47 of the M4.

Exit the M4 at junction 47. Follow the A483 south to the A484.  At the second roundabout take the B4296 south.  You will go under a railway bridge and at the next traffic lights turn right, heading west, on the B4295. Continue through Pen-clawdd, Llanmorlais, Wernffwrd to LLanridian (NOTE: the last garage before Llangennith).  Continue straight on heading west, through Oldwalls, Burry Green to Llangennith. 

Once in Llangennith, pass the Kings Head pub and continue on, turning left at the mini roundabout, dropping down the hill.  You will go over a small stone bridge and shortly after the left hand bend, there will be a gate and cattle grid on the left with a sign: “Stormy Castle”.  Head straight on up the driveway, passing through a second gate and cattle grid, to the top.  It is a little steep.

Please adhere to all speed limits as there are cameras, both fixed and mobile.

Please also take very very great care on the Gower roads in all weathers and at all times of day or night.  They are narrow with blind and steep corners.  Frequently there is room for only one car and the local farmers and buses take no prisoners.  You are also likely to come across some or all of horses, ramblers, cyclists or loose/freely roaming livestock.

Stormy Castle from Satellite