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Trip Style
Walking & Trekking
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
15
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TDL
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 6 Day Walking the Gower Peninsula. 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...read more 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
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 (D).
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) (B).
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 ascent: 1,460ft (445m) (B).
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) (B).
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. This evening we have a farewell dinner at our hotel. Total ascent: 855ft (260m) (B/D).
It's time to say goodbye to this beautiful corner of Wales as we head home after breakfast (B).
Trip Inclusions
- Five nights in a hotel
- Four days walking
- All breakfasts and one dinner
- All transport and listed activities
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
