Penclawdd is a small coastal village in the Gower Peninsula, known for its historic cockle industry and rich wildlife. It offers a quiet, rural setting with panoramic views over the Loughor estuary and nearby countryside.
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Penclawdd (Welsh: Pen‑clawdd) is a village in the north of the Gower Peninsula in the county of Swansea, Wales. Historically part of Glamorgan, it is one of the larger villages on the Gower Peninsula with a built‑up population of 1,935. The village is partly perched on a high location, providing panoramic views over the Loughor estuary and surrounding Gower countryside, while the main part stretches along the estuary’s edge. Its proximity to the estuary supports a thriving wildlife environment, with plentiful birdlife and horses roaming the waters. Penclawdd is most famous for its local cockle industry, which has a history dating back to Roman times. The settlement falls within the Penclawdd electoral ward and is situated in the SA 4 postal district.