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On a beach…welcome to manonabeach.com, where I’ll regularly add video of my beach visits, so you can enjoy a flavour of the beach, even when you’re not there.

Langland Bay

Season: autumn

Langland Bay is located just west of Mumbles Head on The Gower Peninsula and is the most easterly of the regional beaches. The beach is shingled on the upper reaches, but reveals acres of golden sand at low tide. Langland Bay is family friendly, with all the facilities that most visitors require close by. It holds a Blue Flag and Seaside Award, as well as attracting surfers with a variety of breaks. The beach huts lend a picturesque twist to the scene and the attractive coast path leads both ways from here, east to Caswell Bay and west to Limeslade.

Les’ succinct summary of the beach’s appeal.

An expansive autumnal scene on the beach at Langland Bay.

Three Cliffs Bay

Season: autumn

The distinctive triple-pointed crag at the eastern end of the beach, with its natural arch, gives the bay its name. It’s a popular spot for rock climbers. I recommend a scenic approach to the beach via Pennards Cliffs, although you can walk a mile from Parkmill village to get here too. There’s a campsite and touring park that overlooks the beach, with plenty of facilities available.

Jane’s poetic homage to the beach.

High tide at Three Cliffs Bay, looking out from the land.

On the beach by the sea.

Erraid beach

Season: summer

Erraid is a tidal island in the south west corner of Mull, a stunning location where access varies depending on the tide. This is the island where the fictional David Balfour was marooned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Kidnapped”, caught out by the tide after being shipwrecked. Erraid is surrounded by many small islets, which makes it a paradise for kayakers and wild swimmers. There’s a handy campsite, allowing time to judge the tides accurately for a trip and tour around the island.

Giles’ place in the scheme of the beach.

High tide at Erraid.