St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Cathole Cave

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St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Cathole Cave

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4.8

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St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Cathole Cave

05:57

21.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.6 km for 297 m

Customers only

After 15.1 km for 314 m

Restricted: • Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Tor Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tor Bay beach is a beautiful little secluded beach in its own right when the tide is in but forms part of the wider Oxwich Bay beach when the tide …

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7.91 km

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

Highlight • Historical Site

Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site …

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7.99 km

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staggeringly steep flight of slippery steps. It hugs the curve of the bay and takes you out to a point from which you can look back on the beach …

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8.29 km

Twisted Tree in Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very climbable with SOOOO many branches

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8.58 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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15.6 km

Oxwich Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

2 mile stretch of beach

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16.9 km

Oxwich Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a wide and sandy beach backed by dunes and woodland. It has shallow waters making it ideal for a paddle and there are loads of opportunities for exploring coastal trails.

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