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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

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United Kingdom

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Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton

Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

Moderate

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Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

02:06

8.06km

60m

Hiking

Embark on the Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc, a moderate 5.0-mile (8.1 km) hike with 196 feet (60 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 6 minutes to complete. This route guides you through a diverse landscape of woodlands, sand dunes, and salt marshes, leading to the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.05 km

Cuddfan Monterey Hide

Highlight • Natural

An amazing view from the estuary and the birdwatching and nature spotting from this hide.

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4.07 km

Whiteford Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

Out at the rugged end of Whiteford sands is Whiteford Point Lighthouse (also referred to as Whitford Point). It was built in 1865 to mark Whitford Point shoals, in the …

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8.06 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

2.21 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.96 km

687 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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