Rhossili to Mumbles Coastal Walk

20.5 miles (33 km)

This long walk follows the Gower coast from Rhossili to the Mumbles, near Swansea.
It runs for just over 20 miles, passing wonderful cliff tops and a series of beautiful bays and beaches. On the way you'll pass Port Eynon, Oxwich Bay, Pennard Castle and Caswell Bay with fabulous sea views throughout.
Route highlights include the Oxwich National Nature Reserve where there are lovely sand dunes and excellent wildlife watching opportunities.... Nearby the photogenic ruins of the historic Pennard Castle are another noteworthy feature on the route.
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At the Rhossili end of the walk you can continue your walking along the splendid Worm's Head.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Gower Walks page.

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Rhossili Bay - geograph.org.uk - 39768
Rhossili Bay
Port Eynon Bay - geograph.org.uk - 868046
Port Eynon Bay. Looking from The Cove across to Port Eynon point.
Oxwich Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1142023
Oxwich Bay
Pennard Castle - geograph.org.uk - 870023
The ruins of Pennard Castle sit precariously at the top of a very sandy cliff.
Caswell Bay - geograph.org.uk - 461206
Caswell Bay
Swansea Bay from The Mumbles - geograph.org.uk - 1053935
The Mumbles Looking east to the industry and new apartment blocks of East Swansea.

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