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Discover one of Gower\u2019s most beautiful beaches on this short there-and-back-again walk from the village of Kittle to Pwll Du Bay <\/p>

By Abigail Whyte\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 22 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There\u2019s something very Robinson Crusoe about emerging from an ancient woodland onto a secluded, windswept beach.<\/p>\n

It may be more pebbles than white sand here at Pwll Du (Welsh for \u2018black pool\u2019) but that same feeling of being completely away from it all still applies, as it does on many of Gower\u2019s beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n

This 4-mile walk is a there-and-back route through Bishopston Valley, a steep wooded gorge that once bustled with the activity of limestone and silver-lead mining. You can still see remnants of the mining landscape along the walk, as well as carpets of wild garlic<\/a> in spring, and wildflowers in the wet meadows in summer.<\/p>\n

Discover more walks in Wales<\/a> with BBC Countryfile Magazin<\/em>e\u2019s guide to the best walks in the Brecon Beacons<\/a>, Snowdonia<\/a> and Pembrokeshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pwll Du Bay walk<\/h2>\n
3.8 miles\/6.1km | 2.5 hours | moderate | 181m ascent (return)<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Start<\/h4>\nStart your walk in the village of Kittle. If you\u2019ve driven to Kittle, parking is available at the Beaufort Arms<\/a> if you intend to call in later for a drink or food. Otherwise, park considerately along one of the residential streets. From the Beaufort Arms, cross the road over to the village green and follow the National Trust sign to Pwll Du. Follow the gravel track to reach Kittle farm.<\/p>\n
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Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting point<\/h4>\n
You can park at the Beaufort Arms<\/a> pub in Kittle (SA3 3JG) if you intend to eat or drink there. There is a regular bus service between Swansea and Kittle (number 14). The bus stop is by the village green, where you start your walk.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer 164<\/p>\n

Eat\/drink<\/h4>\n
The Beaufort Arms<\/a> serves local ales and hearty pub food. 18 Pennard Road, Kittle, SA3 3JG.<\/p>\n

2. Kittle farm<\/h4>\n
At the farm, turn left on the waymarked path down into the wooded valley. This is a steep, muddy path, so watch your footing.<\/p>\n

2. Kittle farm<\/h4>\nAt the farm, turn left on the waymarked path down into the wooded valley. This is a steep, muddy path, so watch your footing.<\/p>\n

Useful information<\/h3>\n

Map<\/h4>\nOS Explorer 164<\/p>\n

2. Kittle farm<\/h4>\n
At the farm, turn left on the waymarked path down into the wooded valley. This is a steep, muddy path, so watch your footing.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n
OS Explorer 164<\/p>\n