Llanrhidian Hill, Llanrhidian, Gower, Swansea
Limestone grassland, scrub, and quarries. The site is registered common land, and has been declared open public access. The site is registered common land, and has been declared open public access.
Location
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Amseroedd agor
Open access reserve.Amser gorau i ymweld
Spring and summer.Am dan y warchodfa
Much of the site occupies a steep north-facing slope on Carboniferous limestone, giving fine views overlooking the Burry Estuary.
It is composed mainly of species-rich limestone grassland with Common Rock-rose, Wild Thyme and Milkwort abundant, with patches of Elder, Hawthorn and Ash scrub which grades into mature Ash woodland to the west. At the eastern end there are two limestone quarry sites with the remains of a limestone kiln by the southern entrance. The smaller quarry is scrub-filled.
The larger quarry is shallow with a grassland-covered floor, its rocky sides supporting a slightly different assemblage of lime-loving plants.
This is a site to see the locally rare Marble White butterfly.