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Overview

Choice of walks organised Claire E. & Bryn E.

The Gower Way created by the Gower Society to mark the Millenium runs for 35 miles from  Pennlle’r Castell to Rhossili - Marker Stones at kilometre intervals.  

Claire to lead 10 mile walk.  Linear from St John Baptist Church, Penmaen to access Gower Way near Marker 12.  Trail follows backbone of Cefn Bryn past Inauguration Stone July 1998 by the then Prince of Wales, Trig. point and Queen’s Silver Jubilee Orientation Plaque to cross the road to car Park to visit Arthur’s Stone. Excellent views south to Three Cliffs Bay & Oxwich, north to Llanmadoc Hill and across the Loughor estuary to Burry Port & Pembrey

Bryn to lead 7 mile walk from the car park with visit to Arthur’s Stone before commencing Gower Way to Rhossili.

Both walks now follow the same tracks/paths to Reynoldston, through fields, short road section from Knelston before return to fields to Llandewi, with good tracks past a few farms, some derelict for a final short ascent and descent for views of Worms Head and Rhossili Bay.  Option to walk there and back to the Coastguard station on the headland where the 0 marker resides for the start/end of the Way.

Cafés close at 4 pm, although The Causeway may remain open until 4.30 depending on trade.

Worms Head Hotel open for drinks etc.   Coach depart 5.30 pm.

Or, stay on coach for Rhossili – explore village and/or self-guide the NT. 3.5m Headland walk leading back through the Vile (medieval open field strip system), or Beach etc.

Contact Karen for coach ticket (Text preferred 07861 563333; or email Karen.walters31@live.co.uk ).

Payment needed by cheque or bank transfer before trip date.

Leave 08:30 from Three Elms, Whitchurch Common.

Fare £17. 

Walkers need to carry In Case of Emergency information – this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 15835 79707
Nearest postcode:
CF14 1JE
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Meeting time:
8:30 am

Meet outside 3 Elms, Whitchurch Common CF14 1JE

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 52932 88705
Nearest postcode:
SA3 2HQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Penmaen

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 41465 88102
Nearest postcode:
SA3 1PP
what3words:
fatherly.eminent.dreamers
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Rhossili

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking