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Swansea Group

We are Swansea Ramblers. Come with us and discover the pleasures of walking in the Swansea area and beyond. We look forward to seeing you on one of our walks.

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Overview

A Gower coastal and farmland walk. 

Terrain: Mud guaranteed, gaiters recommended.

Toilets: Public toilets opposite the car park.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Oxwich Bay Hotel.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Directions: 

  • Follow the A4118, (South Gower Road), from Swansea
  • Pass through Parkmill and Penmaen
  • At the ‘castle folly’, the road to Oxwich descends to the left
  • Follow the marsh road for about a mile
  • Pass the beach car park
  • Turn left at the cross roads
  • Turn right into hotel car park and drive to the rear car park

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 50137 86308
Nearest postcode:
SA3 1ND
what3words:
melt.skewing.punk
Start time:
10:00 am

Oxwich: Oxwich Bay Hotel car park (Rear) | Lat/Long: 51.5557, -4.1632

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