Rhossili Bay & Down
Starting from Pilton Green, where there are a few free parking spaces along the road opposite the National Trust Gower Office, the walk follows the path towards the North Atlantic Ocean to Fox Hole Slade Cave.
The route turns right and follows the coastal path to the 12 km mark, where it veers off and climbs towards Rhossili Down, the hill overlooking the entire bay and the beach of the same name.
Although the climb is steep, it isn’t very long, but you’ll still be glad to reach the summit to enjoy a 360° view of the region.
A fairly easy descent, followed by a walk through pastures and farmland, takes you back to the starting point – though, of course, you’ll need to pass through a few gates, stiles and fences separating agricultural plots along the way...
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.55 mi -
Average duration: 6h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,145 ft -
Descent: - 1,158 ft -
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Highest point: 620 ft -
Lowest point: 26 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Rhossili -
Start/End: N 51.561772° / W 4.242579° -
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- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 285 ft - Pilton Green
- 1 : mi 0.85 - alt. 177 ft - Coastal path
- 2 : mi 5.05 - alt. 187 ft - Rhossili Bay View
- 3 : mi 5.54 - alt. 269 ft - Rhossili Church
- 4 : mi 7.37 - alt. 112 ft - Turn right
- 5 : mi 7.85 - alt. 574 ft - Rhossili Down
- 6 : mi 9.36 - alt. 384 ft - Bunker’s Hill
- 7 : mi 10.01 - alt. 164 ft - Pitton
- 8 : mi 10.85 - alt. 276 ft - Pilton Farm (no farmer, no food)
- S/E : mi 11.55 - alt. 285 ft - Pilton Green
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