Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Oxwich

01:55

6.73km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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4.27 km

Cliffs, Beaches, and Forest

Highlight • Forest

Steep in places with narrow roads

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4.32 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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4.56 km

Wild Garlic Patch in Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

4.63 km

Ancient Gnarled Tree in Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.05 km

Twisted Tree in Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very climbable with SOOOO many branches

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5.20 km

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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5.42 km

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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6.73 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.95 km

1.90 km

334 m

Surfaces

1.89 km

1.69 km

1.41 km

1.18 km

359 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

12°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

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Comments

August 23, 2023,Wanderung Oxwich

Third walk on the Gower - all are completely different. On narrow streets first went to the place. Then on a natural path through beautifully green jungle. The way back was highly concentrated across a sheep pasture. Legally of course. Unfortunately we have to go back home tomorrow. It was certainly not the last trip to and in Wales.

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