Southgate sits on the rugged limestone cliffs of the Gower Peninsula. This quiet village serves as the main entry point to the dramatic ruins of Pennard Castle. My top tip is to walk the sandy paths down to Three Cliffs Bay at low tide. You can explore the jagged stone arch and the winding river for free. The views from the cliff tops across the Bristol Channel are exceptional. Rare plants like yellow whitlow grass thrive in the thin soil here. A local legend tells of a village lost to the drifting sands near the old church ruins. The air is fresh and smells of sea salt and gorse. Life here is slow and follows the ancient coastal trails.