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Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

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United Kingdom
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Rhossili

Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

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Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

08:40

31.8km

470m

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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174 m

View over Rhossili Bay

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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 …

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2

440 m

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

Highlight • Religious Site

A mostly 14th century country church in the small village of Rhossili. The footpath goes through the churchyard and avoids the road.

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3

6.66 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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4

9.57 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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5

13.2 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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6

16.2 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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7

17.7 km

Cuddfan Cheriton Hide

Highlight • Structure

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

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8

19.3 km

St. Madoc's Church, Llanmadoc

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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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9

21.9 km

Llanmadoc Hill Summit & Orientation Table

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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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10

30.5 km

Worm's Head National Coastwatch Station

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Are you intending to do the magical coastal hike which takes you out onto the tip of the sleeping serpent that is Worms Head? If so it is essential to …

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31.2 km

View of Worm's Head

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There are beautiful views out to Worms Head from here. At low tide you can even walk out to the headland but be sure to check with the nearby coastguard …

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31.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.8 km

8.88 km

7.62 km

1.62 km

795 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

9.03 km

7.08 km

2.18 km

1.66 km

1.14 km

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