Cockles are harvested on the northern shore at the village of Penclawdd, site of the small Penclawdd Shellfish Factory, which can be visited. Phone first for directions and to check on times. The peninsula is also the site of several castle ruins and prehistoric burial sites - Parc le Breos is one of the larger ones. Above the Llwchwr estuary stands dramatic Weobley Castle , erected by the powerful de la Bere family in the early 14th century. More fortified manor than castle, Weobley was expanded in the 15th century and provided with a tall, arched entry.
Visitors can ascend to the solar, or lord's private chamber.
Llanmadoc Hill, Gower Above Oxwich Bay is the 16th century mansion of Oxwich Castle . Built on earlier medieval foundations, the mansion is built in two ranges about a courtyard. The southern and western coasts of Gower consist of dramatic cliffs interspersed with sandy beaches - Oxwich Bay is a very popular large sandy beach with dunes and cliffs that are a national nature reserve. The most famous beach is Rhossili Sands on the western coast. Surfing, sailing, walking, and fishing are popular sports on the peninsula.