Gower Peninsula Walks

The Gower Peninsula (or Penrhyn Gŵyr in Welsh) was the first area in the UK to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1956. It covers about 70 sq. miles.

It has a number of famous landmarks, not least Worms Head, the promontory at Rhossili, which is cut off at high tide, Three Cliffs Bay and the Mumbles.

30,000 year old buried human remains were found on Gower, known as the 'Red Lady' of Paviland. They are the oldest ever found in Britain.A more thorough examination revealed them to be of a man!

The highest point of Gower is The Beacon at Rhossili Down at 633 ft, overlooking Rhossili Bay.

There are many lovely sandy beaches and Swansea is nearby giving the opportunity for a city visit. Don't miss its own  botanical gardens which are a joy.

The interior of the Gower is mainly agricultural and there are many small villages, some with great pubs!

Gower Peninsula Walks With "Traffic Light" Rating For an explanation of the "traffic light "rating see My Walks page. Each symbol = 2½ miles
The start point for all walks can be located on Google Maps. Click here.
Cefn Bryn
Oxwich point
Pennard and Three Cliffs Bay
Rhossili Bay and Rhossili Down

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