View of Tor Bay – Oxwich Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

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View of Tor Bay – Oxwich Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

Moderate

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View of Tor Bay – Oxwich Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

04:08

14.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

View of Tor Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view of Tor Bay. At low tide Tor Bay, Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay can be walked along and at high tide they are all separated into different bays

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1.80 km

Lime Kiln at Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Monument

The lime kiln is used to produce quicklime through the calcination of limestone (calcium carbonate). This reaction takes place at 900 °C but a temperature around 1000 °C is usually …

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2.21 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Go along the fence line attached to the gate for the best views.

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2.73 km

Woodland Steps, Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A nice section of forest path and later on a stepped section of footpath through a lovely woodland area.

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6.04 km

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

Highlight • Historical Site

Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site …

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6.11 km

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staggeringly steep flight of slippery steps. It hugs the curve of the bay and takes you out to a point from which you can look back on the beach …

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9.48 km

Oxwich Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

The landscape features include sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland. Oxwich Bay includes a 2 1⁄2-mile (4 km) long sandy beach, accessible from the village of Oxwich. It is a …

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13.4 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful viewpoint on the way to Great Tor. You have a great view across Three Cliffs Bay towards the cliffs themselves from here. One of my favourite views of the Gower.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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