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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands long loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands long loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

Moderate

4.8

(4)

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Whiteford Sands long loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

03:36

13.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Gower AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

St. Madoc's Church, Llanmadoc

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic highlights at Llanmadoc include a 6th century stone, 7th century boundary marker, and a Norman font. Medieval wall paintings were revealed during restoration in the mid-19th century, but unfortunately …

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3.00 km

Cuddfan Cheriton Hide

Highlight • Structure

Great location for birdwatching along your hike around the salt marshes.

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4.43 km

Cuddfan Monterey Hide

Highlight • Natural

An amazing view from the estuary and the birdwatching and nature spotting from this hide.

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7.44 km

Whiteford Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

Out at the rugged end of Whiteford sands is Whiteford Point Lighthouse (also referred to as Whitford Point). It was built in 1865 to mark Whitford Point shoals, in the …

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11.1 km

View of Broughton Bay

Highlight • Beach

Broughton Bay is the northern section of the famed long sandy beach of Rhossili Bay. Compared to Rhossili, it faces more towards the estuary and feels remote, as a result …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

2.90 km

2.61 km

2.11 km

688 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

3.13 km

1.43 km

1.36 km

1.21 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

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Whiteford Sands long loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

St. Madoc's Church, Llanmadoc

Cuddfan Cheriton Hide

Cuddfan Monterey Hide

Whiteford Point Lighthouse

View of Broughton Bay

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