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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – Holy's Wash loop from Port Eynon

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – Holy's Wash loop from Port Eynon

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5.0

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – Holy's Wash loop from Port Eynon

01:22

12.3km

130m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.18 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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7.92 km

Holy's Wash

Highlight • Natural

Holy's Wash is a narrow gully or "wash" cutting through the coast slope. Compared to the sands of Oxwich Bay, the coast here is a much rougher terrain.

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9.54 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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11.9 km

Port Eynon Beach

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach with big car park plus a cafe and toilet facilities. Nice place to start a run from

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

1.93 km

1.55 km

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.03 km

1.85 km

1.13 km

261 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

16°C

91 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Comments

May 7, 2025,Port Eynon to Oxwich run 🏃‍♀️

My longest run yet... and walking up hills. A bit warm but loved it never been to this bit of the coast. Just made it to the cafe at Oxwich with 5 mins to spare to get some mid run supplies. My new fave section of the coast I think 😍