The Vile is an example of medieval strip farming, restored to wild flowers, traditional crops & pollinators. // Mae'r Vile yn enghraifft o ffermio stribedi canoloesol, wedi'u hadfer i flodau gwyllt, cnydau traddodiadol a pheillwyr.
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51.57, -4.29 · rel 17805662
51.57, -4.29 · rel 17805662
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower
A 2,0 km loop walk in Swansea.
Loop walk
start = finish · Swansea
2,0km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
31
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× cave
Rhossili Bay
viewpoint ·
74 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rhossili Bay
viewpoint ·
386 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Giant's Cave
cave ·
402 m off route
2,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower is 2.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower takes approximately 30 min to complete.
Yes, Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower starts at National Trust Car Park, Rhosili, Swansea, SA3 1PR;SS414880.
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, Gower is maintained and managed by National Trust.