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Passerines are relatively few and far between, although there are plenty of meadow pipits and thrushes in winter, and a good range of woodland birds near Cwm Ivy. Raptors include hen harrier, peregrine, merlin, kestrel, buzzard and short-eared owl.

Transport to and around Gower

Gower is well served by the M4 motorway from the east and the west. There is a direct Intercity 125 train from Cardiff, Bristol and London, and regular buses from Swansea to the main villages. Contact Traveline Cymru on 0870 608 2 608 for more information or visit their website www.traveline-cymru.org.uk.

There are two main roads that run east–west along the peninsula with a number of minor routes linking them north–south. Both the north and south Gower roads become severely congested during peak times in the summer school holidays.

Staying in Gower

Gower is a mature tourist destination and is well served with all types of accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfast, self-catering, caravan parks and campsites. These often book up early, especially the best located campsites such as the one overlooking Three Cliffs Bay.