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Oxwich Bay – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich Bay – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich Bay – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

01:37

14.1km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

337 m

Oxwich Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

2 mile stretch of beach

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2

567 m

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

Highlight • Historical Site

Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site …

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3

645 m

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staggeringly steep flight of slippery steps. It hugs the curve of the bay and takes you out to a point from which you can look back on the beach …

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4

939 m

Twisted Tree in Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very climbable with SOOOO many branches

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5

1.67 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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6

5.03 km

Path to Slade Beach

Highlight • Beach

A stunning little hidden beach along the coast. You can park at Port Eynon and walk/run along the coast here only accessible on foot.

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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.63 km

1.90 km

1.50 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

2.07 km

1.88 km

1.80 km

640 m

462 m

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

7°C

86 %

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