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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay) – View of Broughton Bay loop from Llangennith

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United Kingdom

Wales

South Wales

Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay) – View of Broughton Bay loop from Llangennith

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Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay) – View of Broughton Bay loop from Llangennith

06:49

25.9km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Whiteford National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

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1.34 km

View of Broughton Bay

Highlight • Beach

Broughton Bay features a huge tidal range which at low tide creates a beach that stretches dramatically towards the sea, exposing vast, firm sands ideal for long walks.

The view …

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1.48 km

Spaniards Rocks is simply an exposed rock formation on the shoreline that connects the mainland to Burry Holms Island at low tide. The island of Burry Holms is only accessible two hours or so either side of low tide.

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5.03 km

Rhossili Beach Access at Hillend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hill end car park is free in winter and £5 in summer. There is a campsite here that you can stay at and a cafe. Best place to access the beach and walk through the sand dunes

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7.64 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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10.3 km

Beach

16.0 km

View of Worm's Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is such an expansive long beach, nearly five kilometres from end to end. It is a great place, there are beautiful views of Rhossili Downs overlooking the beach, super …

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18.0 km

Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blue Pool is a large natural rockpool that is simply awesome to jump into! It sits back off the beach on a small cove bordered by cliffs, and is accessible …

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21.0 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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25.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

6.70 km

557 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

6.70 km

557 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

19°C

14°C

92 %

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Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay) – View of Broughton Bay loop from Llangennith

View of Broughton Bay

View of Gower Beach

Burry Holms Island

Rhossili Beach Access at Hillend

Wreck of the Helvetia, Rhossili Beach

View of Worm's Head

Blue Pool (Blue Pool Bay)

View of Broughton Bay

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