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Gower is an area of contrasts:
magnificent cliffs, estuary marshland and seascapes,
 some of the finest beaches in the UK,
hidden valleys, wind-swept uplands
and a unique place in history.
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COVID CHANGES

We hope you are keeping safe and well during these difficult times.  We are all looking forward to resuming our normal activities as soon as we are able to do so.

At The Gower Society, we are using the disruption caused by Covid-19 to rationalise our annual programme.  Our AGM will be held in May and our programmes will run from May to October and November to April (instead of April-September and October-March).  So your next programme and newsletter will be sent out in April, instead of March. So no need to panic or contact us if you don't receive your posting as early as you expected!  It will arrive in good time for the resumption of normal activities.  (11 January 2021)

Due to the pandemic restrictions in Wales, our Walks Programme has been suspended until further notice (30 Dec 2020)

 

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  • What is Gower?

    What is Gower?

    Gower is an ancient lordship in south Wales, covering the area that is now the City and County of Swansea and including the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the U.K.

    Where is Gower?

  • Gower on foot

    Gower on foot

    There is no better way to get to know Gower’s stunning coastline and countryside in all their glory than by walking its many paths and beaches. You’ll discover a new favourite spot each time you come here.

    Walk with us

Croeso i Gyfeillion Gŵyr ac i Gŵyr. Sefydlwyd Cyfeillion Gŵyr yn 1947 i astudio hanes a byd natur arglwyddiaeth Gŵyr ac i amddiffyn ei nodweddion arbennig. Mae gan Gŵyr hanes cyfoethog, s'yn rhychwantu 40,000 o flynyddoedd a thirwedd amrywiol a phrydferth, o'r ucheldir mawreddog yn y gogledd i harddwch Penrhyn Gŵyr, a gofrestrwyd yn Ardal o Brydferthwch Naturiol Arbennig yn 1956.

'Rydym am I chwi fwynhau y lle arbennig hwn, i ddysgu amdano ac i'w werthfawrogi. Ac fe wyddom y dewch chwi i'w garu hefyd.

Gyda'n gilydd gallwn ddiogelu popeth sy'n arbennig amdano.

Guto ap Gwent: Cadeirydd, Y Pwyllgor

Malcolm Ridge: Cadeirydd, Yr Ymddiriedolwyr

Welcome to The Gower Society and to Gower. The Gower Society was set up in 1947 to study the history and natural history of the lordship of Gower and to protect its special characteristics. Gower has a rich history, going back 40,000 years and a diverse and beautiful landscape, from the majestic uplands in the north to the superb Gower peninsula, much of which was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1956.

We want you to enjoy this special place, to learn about it and to appreciate it. And we know that you will come to love it too.

Together we can safeguard everything that is special about it.

Guto ap Gwent: Chairman, The Committee

Malcolm Ridge: Chairman, The Trustees

 

The Gower Society works hard to protect of Gower’s iconic status on the South Wales coast.
Today, we have over 1,000 members worldwide and want you to be one of them.

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  • What's on

    What's on

    We hold over 150 events every year, members and non-members more than welcome to join us.

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  • Aged 5 – 14?

    Aged 5 – 14?

    We need you! Join GSYE and start making a real difference to the future of Gower and its surroundings.

    Join GSYE

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The Old Vicarage Llangennith Design Winners

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