Gower Coast Path Walking Holidays
Regularly voted as having the best beaches in the UK, the Gower maintains a rugged and remote nature – a quality that continues to inspire a sense of discovery in visitors. We’ve built up an extensive knowledge of the Gower Coast Path over almost 30 years; even those familiar with the area can benefit from our first-hand knowledge.
- Nights
- 5 to 6 Nights
- Distance
- 42.7 to 43.1 miles
- Location
- South Wales
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Season
- Mar to Oct
- Price from
- £835
Highlights
The UK’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Three Cliffs Bay, a dramatic stretch of coastline that needs to be seen to be believed
- Rhossili Beach
- voted one of the best coastlines in the world by National Geographic
- See the Wreck of the Helvetia, the remains of a Viking ship on the shores of Rhossili
- The iconic Worm's Head
- a distinctive rock promontory separated by a causeway near Rhossili
- The beautiful scenery of the Mumbles, from the pier to Mumbles head and Bracelet Bay
Walking the Gower Coast Path
The Gower is widely celebrated for its natural beauty, but the landscape is also rich in heritage. Rhossili Bay on the west coast of the peninsula is the most famous of the local sites, with its dramatic promontory at Worm's Head and tidal beach sweeping across the landscape. It makes an excellent starting point for exploring the area further, perhaps by climbing the steep stairs to the picturesque Old Rectory to follow the Wales Coast Path, or by wandering over to the peaceful Mewslade Bay - only accessible at low tide.
Award-Winning Coastline
There's no better place to appreciate the tidal landscape than Three Cliffs Bay, with its continually changing maze of pools, dunes and marshes dominated by three majestic limestone cliffs jutting out into the sea. From there it's a stone's throw to the many secluded bays that the south coast is dotted with. These will appeal to those seeking remoteness and shelter - and they did so historically too, with nearby caves attracting 18th century bootleggers. With us you can follow the trail of their illicit 'business activities' and visit the aptly-named Brandy Cove.
The historically inclined can follow a trail linking the many castles scattered across the peninsula, taking in fortified manor houses and imposing ruins, while the sprawling marshy landscape of Llanrhidian Sands abounds in wildlife and will dazzle even seasoned birdwatchers. With us you'll be able to explore all this and more at your own pace, and be able to truly enjoy and understand an area so rich in natural and cultural heritage.
For more information or advice on walking the Gower Coast Path, please call our walk team today - they'll be delighted to help you with your holiday plans.
Celtic Trails Walking Holidays is Wales' oldest walking company and has over 26 years’ experience providing tailored, high-quality itineraries for walkers who appreciate good service, comfort and organisation.
Path Walkthrough
The Gower Coast Path meets a variety of beaches and coves, between which are stretches of marsh, forest track and field. Hillsides covered with gorse overhang the shoreline, and from here the route often drops and weaves up and over the dunes. There can be long stretches of dune walking (the path between Port Eynon, Rhossili and the Mumbles), but walkers should find that the variety of terrain breaks up any feelings of monotony on this path.
Whereas the route has few steep sections, the going underfoot can become uneven, with tumbled stone paths a common occurrence. Indeed, a lot of the path is quite wild in between the region's beaches, with long stretches out in open landscape. Around the beach-side areas, you can expect crowds at the height of the summer season, but also somewhere to recuperate with a cup of coffee and cake along the way.
Choose Your Walk
Our Gower Coast Path Itineraries
Penclawdd - Mumbles
43 miles (69.2 km)From £965 Per Person
From £835 Per Person
Key Information
- Good standard accommodation at a mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses, local inns and B&Bs with en-suite or private facilities wherever possible
- Breakfast
- Luggage transfers
- Personal transfer between accommodation and path that form a part of our standard package
- Route planning
- Walk pack including Trail Guide and mapping, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch and dinner information, restaurant recommendations and holiday planning details
Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
Gower Coast Path Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 52 reviews
"Celtic Trails are Wonderful - easy and fun."
"Celtic Trails was an amazing company to work with. We had the best time while all the details were worked out for us so we could enjoy the hikes and the fantastic scenery."
"Well planned and organized. Assistance available if needed but being independent is also a nice feature of booking with Celtic Trails."
"Booking a holiday with Celtic Trails was a nice experience and they have a good level of service and information."
"We have tried other walking holiday companies, but now we have found Celtic Trails, we will not consider using any other."
"I would recommend Celtic Trails"
"Celtic Trails were very efficient and thorough."
"The B&Bs were well chosen and in great locations. I chose this walk because of good reviews and would love to do another."
"This trip has had a positive impact on our mental health and a perfect opportunity to de-stress."
Hand-Picked Accommodation: Comfort Along the Way
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Points of Interest
The Wales Coast Path
The Gower coast path forms part of the 870 miles of Wales open for discovery along the coast. Looking to extend your walk? Browse our dedicated page for further information on Walking the Wales Coast Path.
Following the Gower, Carmarthen Bay offers a similar route across beaches albeit with more diversions inland, through forest tracks and pretty villages and towns. From here, follow the path onward to the South Wales Coast Path for clifftop paths, seaside resorts and the nation's capital.
Three Cliffs Bay
Walking along the cliffs, the ground falls away to reveal the dramatic Three Cliffs Bay, with rugged promontories of rock jutting out along the sand. As the cliffs drop into the valley you'll cross Pennard Burrow sand dunes before crossing the stepping stones bridge over to the bay. At high tide, walkers will have to make the inland diversion through the forest. Check the tide timesfor Three Cliffs Bay.
Three Cliffs Bay is on the Southgate to Mumbles section of the GCP1 itinerary and the Rhossili to Oxwich section of the GCP2 itinerary.
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Customise your trip?
Looking for different mileages or a different number of nights? Please contact us to discuss how our itineraries can be adjusted to meet your specific needs.
- Telephone
- +44 (0)1291 689 774
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