Walking the Gower Peninsula
6 Days Starting and ending in Bishopston
Visiting: Bishopston, Mumbles Lighthouse, Llangennith, Rhossili Bay, Port Eynon, Oxwich, Three Cliffs Bay, Southgate, Pwlldu Head, Bishopston
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Tour code:
TDL
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 15
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
16 to 99
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Tour Overview
Discover a land of wonderful beaches, heather-clad moors and rugged coastline with this walking adventure in the Gower Peninsula. You’ll wander through the Whiteford Burrows Nature Reserve and the Llanrhidian Marsh, where oystercatchers and turnstones nestle in rare early marsh-orchids and dune gentians. Continuing to Rhossili village, our route takes us to Worm’s Head, the most westerly point on the peninsula, and the fascinating ruins of the Salt House. We explore the Oxwich National Nature Reserve on or way to the spectacular Three Cliffs Bay, where lizards sun themselves on warm days. The Mumbles Lighthouse marks the end of our Welsh odyssey, an enduring symbol of this beautiful coastal landscape.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Bishopston
Location: Bishopston, Mumbles Lighthouse
Meals Included: dinner
Our start point is a lovely boutique hotel in the heart of the Bishopston Valley, just a short distance from The Mumbles. In the evening, our guide will hold a welcome meeting to discuss the week ahead, give advice and answer any questions. We'll then have our first meal together.
Day 2 : Gower Coastal Path
Location: Llangennith
Meals Included: breakfast
We begin with a transfer to Llanrhidian Marsh, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is also covered by the sea at high tide, so we'll start at a brisk pace. We also enjoy the Whiteford Burrows Nature Reserve, a protected area full of rare flora and numerous bird species including wildfowl and waders. Our day continues with a traverse of the Rhossili Bay dunes to see one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK.
Total ascent: 740ft (225m)
Day 3 : Rhossili Bay To Port Eynon
Location: Rhossili Bay, Port Eynon
Meals Included: breakfast
From Rhossili Bay, we set out for Worm's Head, a rocky promontory with sweeping views of the bay. If tides allow, we'll explore the promontory itself. Looking back on the 3mi (5km) stretch of Rhossili Bay sands, few would argue it's not worth the detour. Back on the mainland, we enjoy a clifftop walk to Port Eynon. Tide permitting, we explore the ruins of the Salt House. We then transfer back to our base.
Total ascentRhossili Bay: 1,460ft (445m)
Day 4 : Follow The Coastal Path Through Oxwich Burrows To Three Cliffs Bay
Location: Oxwich, Three Cliffs Bay
Meals Included: breakfast
Leaving the sandy beaches as we head to the limestone cliffs, we walk through Oxwich National Nature Reserve. Here there is a rare mix of fresh and salt marshes, cliffs and woodland and another beautiful Welsh beach. We then come to Three Cliffs Bay, where lizards sunbathe in summer. There should also be visibility to Pennard Castle, originally built in the 12th century, though the stone ruins on show today are from a rebuild in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Total ascent: 1,310ft (400m)
Day 5 : Southgate, Pwlldu Head, Mumbles Lighthouse
Location: Southgate, Pwlldu Head, Mumbles Lighthouse
Meals Included: breakfast
The final section of the path leads from Southgate along high cliffs to Pwlldu Head. The bays and coves along the way are gloriously untouched and as we reach the end of the headland the Mumbles Lighthouse appears in the distance, standing proudly for more than 200 years on a small island just off the coast. The seaside town of Mumbles itself lies just a little further on, marking the end of the Gower Coastal Path and a fitting way to end our journey.
Total ascent: 855ft (260m)
Day 6 : End Bishopston
Location: Bishopston
Meals Included: breakfast
It’s time to say goodbye to this beautiful corner of Wales as we head home after breakfast.
What's Included
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All breakfasts and one dinner
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All accommodation
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All transport and listed activities
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single supplement
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Visas and vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts and one dinner are included. Breakfast is continental style with a choice of cereal, bread, pastries, yoghurt, orange juice and milk with an array of teas/coffee. On some days, we stop for lunch at local pubs or eateries, on others we’ll pick up provisions for a packed lunch in the morning from a local baker. Dinners will typically be taken in local restaurants or gastro pubs well located to tie in with the end of a day’s walk. Vegetarians can be catered for, please advise of any other specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Accommodation
The New Gower Hotel offers boutique, quality accommodation in a great location for accessing the beaches and coastline of the Gower Peninsula.
Twin or double rooms offer comfort and style, while the bar and restaurant offer the chance to relax and unwind.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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