Culver Hole
Situated on the Gower peninsulas south coast, Culver Hole is a large cave sealed behind a 60ft stone wall lined with mismatched windows. Hidden away in a rocky cleft, it's believed to have been built in the 13th century and holds a bounty of smuggling stories. According to local legend, it was used by brigand John Lucas as a storehouse with tales of a secret tunnel, which was apparently big enough to ride a horse through, connecting it with the neighbouring salt house. After years apparently spent pirating overseas, Lucas returned to his native Gower and turned the former Salt house into his smuggling headquarters. Fabled tales tell of hidden cellars alongside a maze of secret passageways, however recent archaeological investigations have found little evidence to support these legendary stories. You can only access to the hole between mid to low tide - so check the tide times and aim to head down when the tide is on its way out. (Port Eynon, Wales)
