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The best walks and hikes around Swansea

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Walks and hikes around Swansea offer a diverse landscape that combines coastal beauty with inland wonders. This region in South Wales presents a rich mixture of natural environments, from sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to rolling hills and lush forests. Hiking around Swansea reveals a land where history and nature intertwine, with ancient castles standing as silent witnesses to the area's past.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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1. Worm's Head scramble from Rhossili — Gower Peninsula

7.64km

02:13

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Port Eynon — Gŵyr / Gower

12.9km

03:31

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mumbles loop from Langland Bay

10.7km

02:54

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Rhossili Downs & Beach loop — Gower

7.20km

02:07

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

8.06km

02:06

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

5.55km

01:30

80m

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

7.08km

02:01

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. From Lower Lliw Reservoir to Upper Lliw Reservoir loop

8.83km

02:23

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mumbles Pier & Caswell Bay loop from Mumbles — Gŵyr / Gower

10.2km

02:44

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Oxwich Bay to Three Cliffs — Gower Peninsula

13.8km

03:43

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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The best walks and hikes around Swansea

1. Worm's Head scramble from Rhossili — Gower Peninsula

2. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Port Eynon — Gŵyr / Gower

3. Mumbles loop from Langland Bay

4. Rhossili Downs & Beach loop — Gower

5. Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

6. Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

7. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

8. From Lower Lliw Reservoir to Upper Lliw Reservoir loop

9. Mumbles Pier & Caswell Bay loop from Mumbles — Gŵyr / Gower

10. Oxwich Bay to Three Cliffs — Gower Peninsula

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