Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

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Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

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Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop from Rhossilli — Gŵyr / Gower

03:38

31.7km

480m

Running

Prepare for a challenging jogging adventure on the Llanmadoc & Whiteford Sands loop, a difficult route spanning 19.7 miles (31.7 km) with a significant 1567 feet (478 metres) of elevation gain. This substantial trail run, which you can complete in about 3 hours and 37 minutes, combines dramatic coastal paths…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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155 m

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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853 m

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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4.60 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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6.91 km

Blue Pool Bay Natural Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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13.2 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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21.8 km

Llanmadoc Hill Summit & Orientation Table

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llanmadoc Hill has fine views across towards Rhossili Down and nearby Harding's Down. With a trig point, a cairn, and an orientation table, it has a nice broad summit, which …

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30.4 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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30.8 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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31.1 km

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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31.7 km

End point

Parking

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