St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich

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St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich

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St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich – Oxwich National Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich

00:58

7.84km

200m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

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Bus stop

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567 m

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

Highlight • Historical Site

Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site …

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645 m

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staggeringly steep flight of slippery steps. It hugs the curve of the bay and takes you out to a point from which you can look back on the beach …

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1.67 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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3.41 km

Holy's Wash

Highlight • Natural

Holy's Wash is a narrow gully or "wash" cutting through the coast slope. Compared to the sands of Oxwich Bay, the coast here is a much rougher terrain.

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5.19 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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6.89 km