Leather's Hole

Natural limestone arches frame the entrance to this sea cave on the spectacular Gower Peninsula, where centuries of wave action have carved dramatic chambers into the cliff face. Leather's Hole sits along one of Wales' most stunning stretches of coastline, accessible via a coastal walk that rewards the effort with proper adventure-cave exploring.

Families with older children who don't mind a bit of scrambling will love this spot, though it's definitely not buggy-friendly territory. The cave extends back into the cliff face far enough to need a torch, and at low tide you can explore the rocky pools that form around the entrance. Dog walkers tackle this route regularly, though keep leads handy near the cliff edges.

Timing matters here - visit at low tide for the best cave access and safest rock pooling. High tide can make parts of the approach tricky, so check tide times before setting off. The walk itself takes about an hour return from the nearest parking, with some steep sections that might challenge less mobile visitors.

This works brilliantly as part of a Gower Peninsula holiday, especially if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park or Oxwich Camping Park. Both put you within easy striking distance of this wild bit of coastline, plus Three Cliffs Bay itself - another Gower showstopper that's well worth combining with your cave expedition.