Views across Rhosili Bay and out to Worm’s Head. Return through the Vile, the remnants of an ancient landscape & can see the Helvetia wreck when the tide is low. Listen out for yellowhammers & cough. Potential livestock. Uneven terrain & gentle gradients
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51.57, -4.29 · rel 17803768
51.57, -4.29 · rel 17803768
Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower
A 4,3 km loop walk in Swansea.
Loop walk
start = finish · Swansea
4,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Cave
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× cave
2× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Giant's Cave
cave ·
184 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mewslade Rock Cave
cave ·
463 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rhossili Bay
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
4,3 km
100%
Rhossili Bay
viewpoint ·
72 m off route
4,3 km
100%
Helvetia
Attraction ·
498 m off route
4,3 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
Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower is 4.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower takes approximately 1h 5min to complete.
Yes, Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower starts at National Trust Shop, 3 Coastguard Cottages, Swansea, SA3 1PR;SS414881.
Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower is maintained and managed by National Trust.