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View over Rhossili Bay – View of Worm's Head loop from Port Eynon

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View over Rhossili Bay – View of Worm's Head loop from Port Eynon

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View over Rhossili Bay – View of Worm's Head loop from Port Eynon

02:17

20.2km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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808 m

Overton Mere

Nature Reserve

5.66 km

Section of the Wales Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8.90 km

View over Rhossili Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rhossili Bay is the focal point of the Gower Peninsula. It is just such an iconic destination. In the immediate vicinity, you have views of the amazing rocky peninsula of Worms Head, the sweeping panoramic view across Rhossili Bay Beach, and the nearby ridge that forms Rhossili Down with its trig pointed summit. There is a National Trust car park here for parking, bars, and cafes. The path down to the beach is good but not accessible for wheelchairs, unfortunately.
On the beach itself, there is the iconic wreck of the Norwegian barque Helvetia. The remains of the wreck at low tide are simply one of the most photographed locations on Gower, and its ribbed outline resembles something akin to a dinosaur ribcage poking its way out of the sand.
On the far side of this glorious three-mile beach is Burry Holmes Island, but it is only accessible at low tide. This is equally so with nearby Worms Head, which is a great adventure but one that needs due care due to its rocky nature and tidal access. This iconic tidal penninsula is only available 2.5 hours either side of low tide, and the walk will take you a minimum of two hours. Ensure you are in good physical shape to do the journey and have checked the tide times before you depart. If in doubt or for further excellent information, see Chris Knight's webpage below.
ohwhataknight.co.uk/blog/worms-head-hike-guide
WARNING: Crossing to Worms Head has resulted in injuries and drowning fatalities in the past. If you have been caught out by the tide, do not attempt to swim ashore.

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9.58 km

View of Worm's Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views out to Worms Head from here. At low tide you can even walk out to the headland but be sure to check with the nearby coastguard station (NCI) to see if the tide is right and only attempt it if it is within your ability.

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9.86 km

View of Rhossili Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

3 miles of gorgeous sand and coastline when looking north along Rhossili beach.

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10.2 km

Worms Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can ride almost all the way down to Worms Head, and if the tide's low you can walk all the way across the causeway to the most westerly point on the peninsula. With provisions available in Rhossili up the path, it's a perfect place for a mid-ride break, surrounded on almost all sides by the sea.

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11.2 km

South Gower Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.0 km

Natural Rock Arch View

Highlight • Natural Monument

17.2 km

Blackhole Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely lovely stretch of coastline with rugged craggy limestone cliff formations. About as rugged as it comes actually and on a nice sunny day the views out to sea are sublime!

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

6.67 km

2.83 km

2.44 km

363 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.20 km

3.19 km

1.32 km

345 m

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View over Rhossili Bay – View of Worm's Head loop from Port Eynon

Section of the Wales Coast Path

View over Rhossili Bay

View of Worm's Head

View of Rhossili Bay

Worms Head

Natural Rock Arch View

Blackhole Cliff

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