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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands & Burry Holmes Island loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands & Burry Holmes Island loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

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Whiteford Sands & Burry Holmes Island loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

06:00

21.8km

350m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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1.05 km

Cuddfan Monterey Hide

Highlight • Natural

An amazing view from the estuary and the birdwatching and nature spotting from this hide.

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2

4.07 km

Whiteford Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

Out at the rugged end of Whiteford sands is Whiteford Point (also referred to as Whitford Point) and Whiteford Lighthouse which was built in 1865 to mark Whitford Point shoals …

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3

7.71 km

View of Rhossili Beach

Highlight • Beach

Always take a rain coat just in case. It is wonderful wet Wales after all 😁.

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4

10.6 km

Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blue Pool is a large natural rockpool that is simply awesome to jump into! It sits back off the beach on a small cove bordered by cliffs, and is accessible …

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5

12.7 km

View of Worm's Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is such an expansive long beach, nearly five kilometres from end to end. It is a great place, there are beautiful views of Rhossili Downs overlooking the beach, super …

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6

16.5 km

Llanmadoc Hill Summit & Orientation Table

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llanmadoc Hill has fine views across towards Rhossili Down and nearby Harding's Down. With a trig point, a cairn, and an orientation table, it has a nice broad summit, which …

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7

19.4 km

St. Madoc's Church, Llanmadoc

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic highlights at Llanmadoc include a 6th century stone, 7th century boundary marker, and a Norman font. Medieval wall paintings were revealed during restoration in the mid-19th century, but unfortunately …

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8

21.0 km

Cuddfan Cheriton Hide

Highlight • Structure

Great location for birdwatching along your hike around the salt marshes.

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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

5.93 km

4.67 km

2.35 km

1.15 km

296 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

5.82 km

5.41 km

1.87 km

1.30 km

1.22 km

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