Rhossili via Worms Head Circular (Wales Coast Path) walk
A gentle cliff top headland walk a dramatic extension - a classic walk out to 2 small islands cut off at high tide, with stunning views of Rhossili beach.
| Tides | Worms Head is only accessable 2.5 hours either side of low tide. You must check the tide times in advance to do this part of the walk. |
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| Length | 10km / 6.1 miles |
| OS Map | OS Explorer 164 (Gower) |
| Toughness | 4 out of 10 (except for optional scambling over Worm's Head) |
| Features |
These 2 walks starts in Rhossili, a small village at the south west end of the Gower Peninsular. Rhossili is named after a truly stunning beach, regularly on best in the world lists. Both walks head out from the village (pub, tea rooms, bus to Swansea) to its headland. The first is the classic walk out to the Worm's Head (NT), 2 small islands which are cut off by the sea at high tide. You must plan this walk in advance by consulting tide timetables. The second walk is a gentle cliff walk around Rhossili headland (with stunning views of the beach), continuing past Worms Head, around to Mewslade Bay, and back across the headland to Rhossili village. These 2 walks can be done together, but either is a spectacular walk on it own. The walk, including Worm's Head is suitable for children, with adult supervision. Dogs should not be off the lead due to sheep, and cliff edges. Tea is on the terrace of the Worm's Head Hotel pub with a truly stunning view. |
| Travel
There is a direct bus service from Swansea bus station. Hourly or 2 hourly. Check if a day pass is cheaper than a return. SA3 1PP. There is an NT pay car park (£2.50 for 2 hours, £5 all day), or very limited on street parking. | |
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Start Rhossili, Gower, West Glamorgan Map Directions |
| Map Walk | This walk requires an OS map and a compass or GPS for navigation. You can print out OS maps using the link above. |
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| Help |
National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 • Traveline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) • TFL (London) : 0343 222 1234 |
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Aug-24 Andrew |
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Walk Directions
- Park either in the pay car park, or down the road a ways
- (from the car park) Walk along the path out to the headland
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Worm's Head Option
- Checking the safety notice, and the tide times.
- Walk out over the rocks to the middle then to the final island, returning the same way.
- NB: its quicker, safer and easier (but not so fun) to walk over the rocks directly to the further island (i.e. around the middle one)
- Either return to Rhossili, or continue the cliff walk.
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Cliff Walk to Meswlade Bay Option
- Continue along the cliff path as far as Mewslade.
- Cut back, across the headland to Rhossili
- Have a well deserved drink in Rhosilli's pub.