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Blue pool bay & Rhossili beach loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

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Blue pool bay & Rhossili beach loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

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Blue pool bay & Rhossili beach loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

05:12

45.7km

760m

Running

This difficult jogging loop on the Gŵyr / Gower Peninsula offers a challenging 28.4 miles (45.7 km) with 2477 feet (755 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours and 11 minutes to complete. You will experience dramatic coastal paths, vast golden sands of Rhossili Bay, and tranquil ancient…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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5.03 km

View of Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay from Cefn Bryn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steady climb on moorlands with views of Oxwich on one side, and Three Cliffs Bay ahead! Greeted by Welsh Ponies at the top.

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8.38 km

Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti)

Highlight • Historical Site

Arthur's Stone lays close to the road from Cilibion to Reynoldston, that traverses the length of Cefn Bryn. Near to the village of Reynoldston, an unmarked, makeshift and somewhat craggy …

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19.8 km

Blue Pool Bay Natural Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

A rock pool which you can swim in at low tide.

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21.0 km

Rhossili Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Beautiful long sandy beach, very typical of south wales with big tides, and lots of surfers. A nice viewpoint from the downs (if you are brave and don't mind the short but steep climb).

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24.0 km

South West Coast Path, Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice trail for when you don't fancy running on the beach.

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26.6 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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27.5 km

View of Rhossili Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

3 miles of gorgeous sand and coastline when looking north along Rhossili beach.

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27.9 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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30.7 km

View of Coastal Valley on the Gower Coast Path

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Hilly single track with awesome coastal views.

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37.3 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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45.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

7.13 km

6.62 km

6.08 km

984 m

901 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

16.9 km

2.63 km

1.68 km

1.13 km

418 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

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View of Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay from Cefn Bryn

Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti)

Blue Pool Bay Natural Pool

Rhossili Beach

South West Coast Path, Gower National Landscape

View over Rhossili Bay

View of Rhossili Bay

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