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Rhossili Downs & Beach loop — Gower

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Rhossili Downs & Beach loop — Gower

Moderate

4.9

(22)

217

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Rhossili Downs & Beach loop — Gower

02:07

7.20km

190m

Hiking

Embark on the Rhossili Downs & Beach loop, a moderate hike spanning 4.5 miles (7.2 km) with an elevation gain of 636 feet (194 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete. This route offers a varied landscape, from grassy moorland and rocky clifftops to three miles…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 4.08 km for 2.47 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

445 m

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

Highlight • Religious Site

A mostly 14th century country church in the small village of Rhossili. The footpath goes through the churchyard and avoids the road.

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2

2.65 km

Rhossili Down Summit

Highlight • Summit

Rhossili Down is a long ridge on the western tip of the Gower Penninsula. It stretches from Worms Head to Burry Holmes Island. It is a marvellous bit of high …

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3

6.47 km

Wreck of the Helvetia, Rhossili Beach

Highlight • Beach

Rhossili beach is a huge stretch of perfect sand. The downs inland and Worms Head stretching out to sea to the left create a stunning place to spend a day. …

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B

7.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.47 km

723 m

638 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.60 km

696 m

317 m

126 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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