Foxhole

High above Three Cliffs Bay, this clifftop viewpoint delivers some of the finest coastal views in Wales without the crowds. The panoramic sweep takes in the famous three limestone stacks that give the bay its name, plus the sweeping curve of golden sand and the ruins of Pennard Castle perched dramatically on the headland. Worth every step of the climb from the beach below.

Families with older children will love it, though the cliff edge demands proper supervision. Serious walkers often use it as a waypoint on longer Gower Peninsula hikes, while photographers chase the golden hour light here. The view changes completely with the tides - low tide reveals vast expanses of rippled sand, while high tide brings the drama of waves crashing against the rocks.

Allow at least an hour for the round trip if walking up from Three Cliffs Bay car park. Spring and autumn offer the clearest days, though summer brings wildflowers to the clifftop. The spot works brilliantly as part of a Gower holiday - Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park sits just over a mile away, with Nicholaston Farm another option nearby. After a morning on the beach, the viewpoint makes a proper afternoon adventure before heading back to base.