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Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

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Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

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Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

05:31

20.2km

320m

Hiking

Embark on the Port Eynon loop from Rhossili, a challenging hike along the Gower Peninsula's dramatic south coast. This route spans 12.5 miles (20.2 km) and involves a significant elevation gain of 1040 feet (317 metres), typically taking around 5 hours and 31 minutes to complete. You will traverse clifftop…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Gower AONB

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610 m

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 …

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1.24 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 …

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10.5 km

Culver Hole

Highlight • Cave

This unique harry potter type of witch house is an amazing must see. Nestled in a cleft in the rock it is simply a tall stone wall with no doors …

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10.7 km

Port Eynon Headland

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nearly all the south Gower coastline is formed of dramatic cliffs and slopes of light grey carboniferous limestone. Port Eynon headland is no different. Intrepid walkers will relish the magnificent …

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11.0 km

The Salthouse Ruins

Highlight • Monument

This monument comprises the remains of a group of structures on the sea-edge, the site of a 16th - early 17th century salthouse and fortified house. Used in the 19th …

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19.8 km

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

Highlight • Religious Site

A mostly 14th century country church in the small village of Rhossili. The footpath goes through the churchyard and avoids the road.

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20.0 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 …

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20.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

4.86 km

4.36 km

1.32 km

461 m

109 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

4.13 km

2.24 km

1.20 km

830 m

828 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

9°C

99 %

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Port Eynon loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

View of Worm's Head

Worms Head

Culver Hole

Port Eynon Headland

The Salthouse Ruins

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

View over Rhossili Bay

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