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Oxwich Bay beach – Pennard Pill Stepping Stones loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich Bay beach – Pennard Pill Stepping Stones loop from Oxwich

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Oxwich Bay beach – Pennard Pill Stepping Stones loop from Oxwich

06:26

24.2km

240m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 152 m for 330 m

Restricted: • Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 23.8 km for 330 m

Restricted: • Monday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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1.57 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 popular spot for swimming and watersports including diving, sailing, water skiing and windsurfing. There is a public footpath along the cliffs from Oxwich Bay, around Oxwich Point, and to Port Eynon Bay. Buses run every couple of hours between Oxwich and Port Eynon.

A wetland site at the rear of the dunes forms Oxwich Burrows National Nature Reserve. The dunes are crossed by a small stream called Nicholaston Pill. The bay ends at the eastern end with the cliffs of High Tor but at low tide, a continuous sandy beach connects with Three Cliffs Bay beyond.

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6.50 km

Remains of Chapel

Archaeological Site

7.39 km

Pennard Pill Stepping Stones

Highlight • Structure

On high tide, these are underwater (you can still walk across but be careful) and low tide they resurface above water. Really fun walk across.

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8.24 km

Beach

11.9 km

Pennard Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Pennard Castle's situation is both dramatic and beautiful. From its lofty perch on top of Pennard Pill it has a sweeping view out towards Three Cliffs Bay. Though it is now in a state of disrepair, the views are superb and it is still well worth a visit.

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12.1 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

You have super nice views down onto Three Cliffs Bay from here. There is also a nice bench so it makes for a good picnic spot, and nearby is Pennard Castle.

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12.5 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view looking down onto Three Cliffs Bay and Three Cliffs itself. This is one of my favourite views of the Gower. I love the climbing on Three Cliffs, so so easy and just a great environment down there on the beach. From here the view is just fantastic and about the best beach view you can get anywhere.

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17.3 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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17.8 km