Gower Peninsula
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Declared an area of outstanding natural beauty over 40 years ago, this 19 mile long peninsula of undulating limestone points down into the Bristol channel to the west of Swansea. The Gower itself starts from the small victorian seaside resort of Mumbles and encompases a variety of mixed and varied vegetation; with wide open flat marches and heathland surrounded by magnificant beaches from Langland round to Llangennith. A great recreational area for a variety of sporting activities on our doorstep!
Mumbles
Mumbles is one of the main focal points in the area. This victorian seaside resort includes a restored pier and promenade, icecream parlours and arcades. Also home of the 'Mumbles Mile' - a notorious student pub crawl!
On travelling clockwise round the Gower from Mumbles Head, the entire south coast is surrounded by limestone crags with dipping and tucking cliffs, and rocky inlets. These encase Three Cliffs Bay, along with beaches at Oxwich, Horton and Port Eynon before reaching Rhossili and Worms Head.
Rhossili
Rhossili lies where the western end of the southern rocky coastal line meets the beach streatching the entire length of the west coast. It is the furthest point out from Swansea and a firm favourite with tourists during the summer months. During low tides you can walk across to Worm's Head, an isolated bundle of rocks accessible for only five hours a day. The area offers a variety of stunning views, sometimes as far afield as Exmoor and Pembrokeshire on a clear day. A great starting or finishing point for a days walk!
Stretching along the backbone of the Gower is a magnificant long beach, which runs alongside Rhossili Down up to the moors and dunes of Llangennith and Llanmadoc. While the northern coast with its marches and mud flats stands beside the Loughor estuary overlooking the town of Llanelli.
Our walks in the area
Rhossili and Port Eynon - Grade A
A nice gentle introduction to the club on a popular walk on the stunning Gower Peninsula. A great chance to meet new friends and marvel at the sights of the area.
Photos from this walk are available here - For a map covering the walk area click here.
Cefn Bryn Night hike - Grade A
The first night hike of the year along the ridge of Central Gower. A gentle walk, don't forget a torch and experience a new meaning to the term hiking!!!
Photos from this walk are available here - For a map covering the walk area click here.
Weobley Castle - Grade A/B
A good walk taking in the best of the Gower's North coast. Walk salt marshes, a sand dune ecosytem and big beaches all in one walk and also a chance to look round a well preserved castle too. There might even be MUD!
Photos from this walk are available here - For a map covering the walk area click here.
Three Cliffs Bay and Pub Lunch - Grade A
The old committee sit in a pub, while the new committee get you lost on the Gower!! When everyone gets to the pub, we l have a meal together. A gentle walk along the best South Gower has to offer, down the Bishopston valley to Pwll Du and then round the coast to the spectacular Three Cliffs Bay
Photos from this walk are available here - For a map covering the walk area click here.
Rhossili Down Night Hike - Grade A
We will climb to the highest point on the Gower - Rhossili Down for a moonlit view over Carmarthen Bay and Worms Head, before returning to the bus via Rhossili beach.
Photos from this walk are available here - For a map covering the walk area click here.
Rhossili to Swansea Sponsored Walk - Grade C1
The traditional walk the length of the Gower Peninsula is 22 miles from Rhossili to Mumbles or 26 miles to Swansea. This walk is all along the beautiful south coast of the Gower. We start near Worm's Head at Rhossili passing Port Eynon, Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay before arriving in Mumbles. After a quick icecream (or two :D) we continue around the bay to Swansea. While this walk is the longest we do in the year, the relatively flat coastline and beautiful scenery make this a walk not to be missed. We will also encourage sponsorship for this walk in aid of charity. Can you walk a marathon? Try this year!
For a complete list of our hikes planned for this academic year please see our walks programme.
