Gower Peninsula: Scarlet Pimpernel near Caswell

A stunning sight along the coast path between Caswell and Langland bays, during late spring and early summer, is the beautiful, warm hue of the scarlet pimpernel. It's a tiny little little flower, found on many cliff tops on the Gower Peninsula, which can be very hard to photograph, especially on a narrow path with heavy foot traffic. It grows in huge swathes, like tiny little scarlet, yellow and purple gemstones. It's one of my favourite wild flowers, and can be seen on cliffs, grassland, wasteland and roadsides all over Swansea and Gower, during its flowering season.

Gower Peninsula: Pink thrift near Caswell

I spotted this clump of pink thrift, Armeria maritima, growing on the cliffs near Caswell Bay. The cliffs of the Gower Peninsula are carpeted with this pretty little flower in late spring and early summer. It's also a popular garden plant, most commonly seen in rockery gardens and at the edge of borders. It grows wild on much of the coast of Britain and Europe.

Honeysuckle near Caswell

Honeysuckle produces one of my favourite natural scents. I hate synthetic honeysuckle fragrances, but you can't beat the real thing.

The coastal path between Caswell and Langland

Looking west across Caswell Bay, from the coastal path.



Looking east, as hardy pink sea thrift, Armeria maritima, clings to the cliff face.

Caswell to Langland cliff path

Taken on a walk late one May afternoon, a few years ago. I've upgraded my camera and developed some better photographic skills since then, but I guess these shots could be worse ...