Best of Gower Peninsula Walk : Visit Rhossili Bay & The Mumbles

7 Days & 6 Nights

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Best of the Gower Peninsula

Walk the Gower Peninsula, home to some of Britain’s best coastal scenery
Dramatic promontory at Worm's Head and the award-winning Rhossili Beach
The fashionable and fun town of The Mumbles, gateway to the Gower
Charming and welcoming Welsh villages and local pubs
Salt marshes, freshwater pools, sand dunes and diverse bird and plant life

Walk the Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Explore trails that take you along sand dunes and towering grassy cliff tops, through woods, charming villages and past hidden coves, Iron Age promontory forts and Medieval castles. Immerse yourself in the ancient history of the Gower Peninsula. The first inhabitants recorded here were pre-historic and the oldest modern human remains were discovered in a cave on the south side of the peninsula in 1823. The Normans invaded in the 12th century, leading to instability and troubled times. Nowadays the Gower offers serene and peaceful landscapes, with award-winning beaches, nature reserves and the friendly Welsh people, with their wonderful lilting accents!

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Day 1 Arrive in Llanmadoc/Llangennith and overnight

Arrive in Llanmadoc or Llangennith, two quaint villages. You will stay in one or the other depending on availability. Included is a transfer from Gowerton Train Station which is only 30 minutes away. Llanmadoc’s name is derived from St Madoc, a 6th-century saint of Irish origin. The church here is the smallest on the Gower, dates from the 13th century and is dedicated to St Madoc. If you are staying in Llangennith it is nestled between the slopes of three hills; Llanmadoc Hill, Rhossili Down and Hardingsdown. Enjoy a dinner in the local pub tonight.

Overnight Llangennith

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Tallizmand Guest House | Guest House

This is a very great relaxing place to stay. Tallizmand is a beautiful B&B with great accommodation. The rooms are spacious, clean and fresh with en suite bathrooms. The warm and friendly owners could not be more friendly. A packed lunch can be offered upon request but its best to ask for it the night before its needed. There is also a small café run by the local villagers from where you can buy a packed lunch.

Blas Gwyr | Bed and breakfast

Blas Gŵyr is a luxury boutique bed and breakfast located in the heart of the Gower seaside village of Llangennith. Blas Gŵyr offers four individually designed superior doubles with contemporary ‘wet room’ en-suites. Llyrlys (Samphire) has a bath and a hand held shower. All rooms have private access and lead out onto a tranquil courtyard garden. The sumptuous interiors of each of their rooms are accentuated by stylish contemporary Welsh weave fabrics from Melin Tregwynt. The colour scheme for each room has taken its inspiration from the local flora and fauna that feature in the landscape.

Western House B&B | Bed and breakfast

Situated in a characterful house in the centre of the village, within walking distance of the local pub. Pippa and Mike have run this house as a B&B for the last 23 years. The rooms here are colourful and quirky and all of their food is locally sourced and all eggs are freshly laid free range.

Day 2 Walk from Crofty to Llanmadoc/Llangennith on Gower Coast Path 11 miles / 18 km

A short transfer (20 mins) brings you to Crofty, from where you walk beside the salt marshes on the Gower Coastal Path. Check out the ducks, geese and waders, plus wild ponies. Go through the village of Llanrhidian where you pass Weobley Castle. Its existing buildings date back to the 1300’s and if you would like to visit it is open to the public between April and October. It has spectacular views over the Llanridhian Marsh. Cross some stepping stones across a tidal marsh. However, if the tide is high you can take an alternate route through Cheriton. Arrive in Llanmadoc, the church here is the smallest on the Gower, dates from the 13th century and is dedicated to St Madoc. If your accommodation is in Llangennith, walk along the footpaths to this village from Llanmadoc. Enjoy a warm welcome from your B&B hosts and a hearty meal in the local pub this evening.

Ascent: +235m / Descent: -210m

Overnight Llangennith

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Tallizmand Guest House | Guest House

Blas Gwyr | Bed and breakfast

Western House B&B | Bed and breakfast

Day 3 Loop Walk via Whiteford Nature Reserve and Llanmadoc Hill 10 miles / 16 km

Today combines inland and coastal walking at its best. Head out to Whiteford Point and through the nature reserve. This low-lying peninsula which is sandwiched between the sea and the estuary is one of the most remote spots on the Gower and you will walk through a variety of habitats including dunes, beaches, salt marshes, mud flats and woodland. At low tide, it is also possible to walk across the sand and rocks to Whiteford Point Lighthouse. Built in 1865 it marks a dangerous shoal lying just off the point. Also walk up to Llanmadoc Hill with wonderful sweeping views over the coastline, an iconic sight on this stunning peninsula.

Ascent: +295m / Descent: -295m

Overnight Llangennith

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Tallizmand Guest House | Guest House

Blas Gwyr | Bed and breakfast

Western House B&B | Bed and breakfast

Day 4 Walk to Rhossili on Gower Coast Path 7 miles / 11 km

This section of your walk is incredibly varied as you walk through dunes, forests, on cliff tops and along one of the Gower’s finest beaches. Pass Hill Tor, enjoying amazing views over Whiteford Sands and its Nature Reserve, which is over 3,000 acres and is home to rare species of butterflies and wildflowers in the early summer. Walk along the long sandy beach of Rhossili, one of the most spectacular beaches in Britain. Enjoy views over numerous ancient stones, evidence that there was a human presence on this peninsula in the Neolithic period (4,000—2400 BC). As you approach Rhossili you can see the iconic tidal headland at Worm’s Head, nicknamed Gower’s “Land’s End”. Before your transfer to either Reynoldson or Oxwich after your walk (20 mins) make sure you enjoy a local brew on the Worms Head Hotel terrace where there are terrific views to take in.

Ascent: +270m / Descent: -260m

Overnight Oxwich

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Oxwich Bay Hotel | Bed and breakfast

In Oxwich there is a small hotel or couple of B&B’s a short walk away, which are part of the same complex. The hotel itself faces Oxwich Bay and is in a fantastic location. Breakfast can be eaten overlooking the bay. Check in at the hotel and they will show you your B&B rooms. Please Note: Oxwich Bay Hotel is now cashless.

King Arthur Hotel | 4 Star | Bed and breakfast

The King Arthur is a delightful hotel that has a relaxed and friendly old pub atmosphere. It is family-run hotel that consists of two bars, a restaurant, eighteen ensuite hotel rooms, a small barn conversion cottage and four self catering cottages.

Day 5 Gower Coast Path and Inland Loop Walk, via Oxwich Bay 8 miles / 13 km

Walk around the peninsula to Oxwich Point through woodland and continue onto the small hamlet of Oxwich, where the Methodist preacher John Wesley lived between 1762 and 1773. Don’t miss the view back over Oxwich Bay and its National Nature Reserve from Great Tor. (If you are staying here you will walk around the point at the end of the day, rather than at the beginning). Then head inland and on footpaths and small tracks to Horton, a very pretty little village in South Gower, set on a steep hill that stretches down to the beautiful beach.

If the accommodation in Oxwich is not available you will stay in Reynoldson and a transfer will be provided at the beginning of the walk and at the end of the walk back to your accommodation.

Ascent: +205m / Descent: -195m

Overnight Oxwich

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Oxwich Bay Hotel | Bed and breakfast

King Arthur Hotel | 4 Star | Bed and breakfast

Day 6 Walk from Three Cliffs Bay to The Mumbles 10 miles / 16 km

After a fortifying breakfast, a short transfer (10-15 mins) brings you to Three Cliffs Bay, one of the most breathtaking views on the whole of the Gower. From here walk through Pennard, passing its ruined castle and along the high cliff tops to Bishopstone Pill, passing around the exposed headland above Caswell Bay. Here is an Iron Age promontory fort and the rest of your trail into The Mumbles proceeds through rugged coastal scenery. At times you walk along the beach, but mostly the trail is on a pleasant surfaced path. Arrive in The Mumbles, your final destination. Walk along the seafront and into the town where there are many restaurants and pubs and where you can dine in celebration of your final night here in Wales. Hwyl Fawr or goodbye!

Ascent: +330m / Descent: -415m

Overnight The Mumbles

Accommodation

A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.

Langland Road B&B | Bed and breakfast

The Langland B&B offers boutique accommodation just a short walk away from the centre of the Mumbles. It is set in an Edwardian villa which has been completely refurbished. The rooms are all decorated with great care and have a variety of facilities including hairdryers, flat screen TV's and hospitality trays with complimentary welsh hot chocolate, bottled water and Welsh Brew Tea.

Patricks Boathouse | Bed and breakfast

Nestled back from the main Mumbles Road, sea-facing, and literally, a stone's throw from the sea, with the benefit of easy access to local amenities and the natural outstanding beauty of the area. siz unique rooms catering for all needs.

Tides Reach Guest House | Guest House

Tides Reach is an elegant, comfortable and spacious guest house facing the sea and overlooking the promenade, with uninterrupted views to Mumbles lighthouse and Swansea Bay. It offers a variety of uniquely decorated and furnished rooms – 2 standard doubles, a superior double, family room and two with sea views. Every room features crisp white sheets and down duvets and pillows. All rooms have high ceilings and decorative detail and are decorated to a high standard with elegant furnishings and thoughtful touches to ensure that our guests feel at home during their stay.

Our delightful and airy breakfast room boasts exceptional views across the Swansea Bay towards Mumbles Lighthouse. Retaining the elegant style of the surroundings, it allows you to dine in comfort and in a relaxing atmosphere, whilst gazing at the ever-changing view.

Guests can opt to start with a variety of cereals, fruit choices, fruit juices, yogurts or toast whilst waiting for their cooked breakfast with unlimited tea and coffee to enjoy.

Day 7 Departing Point: The Mumbles

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 8kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 8kg is equivalent to 12 pints of local beer at the bar. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me?

If you love walking by the sea and through areas of great natural beauty, staying in welcoming B&B’s and learning about fascinating history, including intriguing tales of piracy and smuggling this tour is a great choice for you. This 7 day/6 night walk is rated moderate, due to the fact that there will be some significant elevation gains and losses as you walk up to the cliffs and down to the beaches and up various hills.

Trip Type:

Classic Routes | If you’re the active, outdoorsy type, who’s interested in taking on the great routes of the world or looking for a challenge, then our Classic Routes are for you. We’re talking the West Highland Way, Tour Du Mont Blanc and the Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path, to name but a few!

Activity:

Inn to Inn Walking | Walk from place-to-place changing accommodations each night. Generally staying in B&Bs, inns, and guesthouses.

This trip is suitable for:

Solo Travellers

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Off the Beaten Track

Grade & Terrain

This tour involves coastal walking, along dunes, beaches, through some wooded areas and on cliff tops and also offers some inland walking on footpaths and bridleways and small country lanes. Some of the walking will be quite flat but at other times there will be ups and downs as you will be walking from beaches up to cliff tops and vice versa, etc. The distances are not so far though, so this tour is walkable for those who have a good level of physical fitness. This tour is rated as moderate.

Please note that depending on where you spend the night, the distances at times may be more or less than listed every day. So please be prepared for longer or shorter walks when necessary.

Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

6 Nights in B&B’s, guesthouses and hotels
6 Breakfasts
Luggage transfers
Transfers to walks as necessary
Detailed Information Pack, route notes, maps, access to the GPX tracks via the Macs Smartphone App
24/7 telephone support from our UK office

Excluded

Travel to Gowerton
Travel from Mumbles
Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
Travel Insurance
Personal Equipment

Extras

Extra night(s)

When to go Travel & Transfers Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.

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