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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – View of Tor Bay loop from Port Eynon

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – View of Tor Bay loop from Port Eynon

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – View of Tor Bay loop from Port Eynon

06:14

22.6km

370m

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

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After 17.9 km for 159 m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.21 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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7.06 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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7.28 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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10.9 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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11.3 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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11.3 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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11.9 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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14.7 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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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

5.81 km

2.49 km

2.31 km

704 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.69 km

2.28 km

1.67 km

1.19 km

389 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

23°C

17°C

37 %

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – View of Tor Bay loop from Port Eynon

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Lime Kiln at Gower National Landscape

View of Tor Bay

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