Broughton Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales, SA3 1JL
Broughton Bay Blue Pool
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1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
5.9Tucked beyond Broughton Bay, the Blue Pool is a striking natural tidal pool reached by a coastal walk rather than a drive. Nearby, the sea has carved the Three Chimneys rock formation.
This is more than a beach stop: a walk through dunes leads to a tucked-away tidal pool and a distinctive coastal rock formation. Its appeal lies in the sense of discovery and the raw Gower shoreline, but the descent and changing tides call for care.
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The experience
Walk from the Broughton Bay area towards the Blue Pool, taking care on the descent. The tidal pool is a feature to see, not a promise of safe or permitted swimming: a visitor report warns of strong currents on the ebbing tide and shallow water.
Things to do
Walk to the Blue Pool
Reach the natural tidal pool on foot from the Broughton Bay area. A visitor account describes a climb down; wear suitable shoes and assess conditions before approaching.
1–2 hours
Look for the Three Chimneys
The coastal account describes a sea-formed rock feature near Blue Pool Bay and notes that one of its arches has collapsed.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick escape: find the Blue Pool
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Start from the Broughton Bay area and follow the footpath towards the coast.
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Take care on the reported climb down to the Blue Pool.
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Enjoy the coastal setting from a safe position and return the way you came.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: Blue Pool and Three Chimneys
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Walk from the Broughton Bay area towards Blue Pool Bay.
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See the Blue Pool and continue along the coastal walk towards the Three Chimneys, if the route and conditions are suitable.
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Return on foot; check tide, weather and access conditions before you set out.
Hidden details
The pool is reached on foot — A coastal walk account says Blue Pool Bay cannot be reached by car and describes following a path through the caravan area and dunes.
A changing rock formation — The Three Chimneys was described as two arches, with one having collapsed by the time of the account.
When to go
· Choose a clear spell and check tide and weather conditions before travelling.
The supplied sources do not establish a best season.
Coastal weather and tides can affect the walk and approach. Check conditions before visiting.
The route
- surface
- A source describes a path with wooden slats through the caravan area and dunes, followed by a climb down.
- difficulty
- A reported climb down; conditions and suitability should be checked.
- start point
- Broughton Bay area; a visitor account describes starting at a car park beside Broughton Caravan Park.
- parking start
- A visitor account reported a car park beside Broughton Caravan Park and described it as free at the time. Current availability and charges are unconfirmed.
- Blue Pool natural tidal pool
- Three Chimneys rock formation
- Dune and coastal approach
What to look for
Look for the Blue Pool itself and the nearby Three Chimneys rock formation. A source reports that one of the formation’s arches has collapsed.
Best time to go
Check conditions before visiting; no particular season is established by the supplied sources.
Choose a clear day for coastal views, but check tide, weather and local conditions before setting out. Do not enter the water on the basis of this listing.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
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Opening & access
The Blue Pool is reached on foot; a source describes a climb down, so wear suitable shoes and check current access and conditions before setting out. The approach and descent may not suit everyone. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
A visitor account describes starting at a car park beside Broughton Caravan Park; availability and current charges are not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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Accessibility
The approach is on foot and includes a reported climb down. It may be unsuitable for visitors with limited mobility; check current path and beach conditions.
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Around Broughton Bay Blue Pool
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
