Beautiful Botanical Wales
Budding botanists and gardening enthusiasts are always on the look at for diverse landscapes to study. As one of only 5 places to be awarded an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales and the only coastal National park in the country, the Gower Peninsula providing a haven for some of the most beautiful and richest variety of flora and fauna is one of the country’s favourites.
Bounded by Loughor Estuary to the North and Swansea Bay to the East and surrounded by the Bristol Sea and Atlantic Ocean there are 70 square miles of untouched and unspoilt landscapes. From the dramatic limestone cliffs and soft sandy beaches on the shore, the woodland, grassland and heathland further inland and salt and fresh water marshland and nature reserves on the northern coast, a wide range of habitats are available providing superb opportunities for botanists and birdwatchers alike.
Part owned by the National Trust the area is remote, rugged, unspoilt and beautiful. The countryside is dotted with menhirs, barrows and dolmens, stunning spots of wild flowers and historical remains. With plenty of picturesque villages to potter in and some beautiful scenic walks, its the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The area is steeped in mythical legend and its rich history and bounty of archaeological sites provides much interest and many activities in the local area. There are many of the most popular places to visit in Wales nearby including the award winning Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre and the Gower Heritage Centre, a rural life museum that celebrates the history and communities of the region.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales one of the most famous gardens to visit nearby. With a collection over 100,000 different plants, the longest herbaceous border in Europe and a 568 acre Regency park it’s an absolute must for any keen botany enthusiasts visiting the area.