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View over Rhossili Bay

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View over Rhossili Bay

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View over Rhossili Bay

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Gower National Landscape

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Location: Rhossili, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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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. 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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3. 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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David Howells

August 21, 2024

Rhossili Bay is the focal point of the Gower Peninsula. It is just such an iconic destination. In the immediate vicinity, you have views of the amazing rocky peninsula of Worms Head, the sweeping panoramic view across Rhossili Bay Beach, and the nearby ridge that forms Rhossili Down with its trig pointed summit. There is a National Trust car park here for parking, bars, and cafes. The path down to the beach is good but not accessible for wheelchairs, unfortunately.
On the beach itself, there is the iconic wreck of the Norwegian barque Helvetia. The remains of the wreck at low tide are simply one of the most photographed locations on Gower, and its ribbed outline resembles something akin to a dinosaur ribcage poking its way out of the sand.
On the far side of this glorious three-mile beach is Burry Holmes Island, but it is only accessible at low tide. This is equally so with nearby Worms Head, which is a great adventure but one that needs due care due to its rocky nature and tidal access. This iconic tidal penninsula is only available 2.5 hours either side of low tide, and the walk will take you a minimum of two hours. Ensure you are in good physical shape to do the journey and have checked the tide times before you depart. If in doubt or for further excellent information, see Chris Knight's webpage below.
ohwhataknight.co.uk/blog/worms-head-hike-guide
WARNING: Crossing to Worms Head has resulted in injuries and drowning fatalities in the past. If you have been caught out by the tide, do not attempt to swim ashore.

JEANETTE

July 25, 2020

There was a local tradition that there had been an earlier, pre medieval village complete with church closer to the sea which had been abandoned after "besanding" in the 14th century. A storm and subsequent excavation of newly exposed remains in the Warren (an area of sand dunes to the north of the present village) in 1980 helped to confirm the truth of this.

Despite its relatively remote position, Rhossili is a popular tourist destination: the views from the headland and the Down are panoramic; several pleasant walks begin, end, or pass through the village; Iron Age remains are found on Rhossili Down; and the 4 mile (6.4 km) long beach attracts surfers, particularly at the Llangennith (northern) end.

The prominent wreck of the Helvetia, which ran aground in Rhossili Bay in November 1887, bears witness to the challenging sea conditions.

Craig

April 20, 2019

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Location: Rhossili, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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

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