Fairwood Common is a large area of barely populated common land in the heart of the Gower Peninsula, south Wales. It forms part of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Swansea Airport is located in the middle of the common. This was developed from the World War II airfield named RAF Fairwood Common.
Read more about Fairwood Common: Fairwood Park Golf Course
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