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MINI Guide…
Llangennith, South Wales
Overview
A spit of land jutting into the Atlantic
from the South Wales coastline,
Llangennith has been the haunt for
many a hardened wave warrior over
the years. With its multiple choice of
put in spots, including open beaches,
sheltered flat water paddling options
and hard core wave spots, ‘Gennith is
perfect for stand up paddling.

located in this neck of the woods, although many
aren’t for the faint of heart.

Launching
There’s a long walk from the car park or campsite to
the water’s edge – especially at low tide. You’ll have
to trek over the sand dunes with your kit before
trudging towards the waves. It’s all sand, however,
with plenty of room for putting in.

Summing up
Llangennith offers a
massive sandy expanse of
prime Welsh surfing real
estate. Noted as an area of
outstanding natural beauty,
this part of Wales has many
fans and is perfect for stand
up paddle boarding.

Llangennith serves as the main indicator wave spot
for the whole of the Gower Peninsula. If it’s fir