On the western tip of the Gower Peninsula is the long, sweeping bay of Rhossili. It is bordered with Worms Head on the one side and Burry Holmes Island on the other. In between are golden sands, replete with a shipwreck, that are overlooked with the long ridgeline of Rhossili Down, which culminates at its 193-metre high trig point. It is a stunning place punctuated with beautiful pink gorse bushes in the summer, along good-quality footpaths with wide panoramic views down onto the sands below and out to sea.

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July 25, 2020

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Llangennith Burrows beach itself lies at the Western end of Rhossili Bay and is a sandy, sprawling beach backing onto sand dunes. Very popular with surfers.

Burry Holms becomes an island when the tide is in, but is accessible for approximately 2 hours either side of low tide. There are ruins of a medieval monastic settlement on the island and each year there are special religious ceremonies held there.

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1. Rhossili Bay loop — Gower Peninsula

15.4km

04:21

310m

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

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2. Blue Pool Bay near Llangennith loop — Gŵyr / Gower

8.41km

02:15

100m

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

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3. Rhossili Ranger Run

13.5km

03:45

240m

230m

Moderate 8.4-mile hike on the Gower Peninsula, featuring Rhossili Bay, Worm's Head views, and the Helvetia shipwreck.

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

St Cenydd's Church, Llangennith

Burry Holms

Cwm Ivy Café & Crafts

View of Worms Head

View of Rhossili Bay and Worms Head

Rhossili Bay Beach

Section of the Wales Coast Path

Pen Pyrod Emergency Bell, Worms Head

Foxglove Flowers on the Gower Coast

Seal Viewing Point at Worm's Head

Deborah's Hole Cliffs

Low Neck – Atlantic Grey Seal Viewing Point

View of Rhossili Bay from Rhossili Down

1. Rhossili Bay loop — Gower Peninsula

2. Blue Pool Bay near Llangennith loop — Gŵyr / Gower

3. Rhossili Ranger Run

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