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Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

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Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

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4.7

(27)

149

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Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

01:30

5.55km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Worm's Head loop from Rhossili, a hike that takes you along dramatic coastal paths with panoramic views of Rhossili Bay. This 3.4-mile (5.5 km) route, typically completed in 1 hour and 30 minutes, offers varied terrain. You will encounter rocky sections and some scrambling, especially as you…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Gower AONB

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Parking

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610 m

View of Worm's Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views out to Worms Head from here. At low tide you can even walk out to the headland but be sure to check with the nearby coastguard …

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1.24 km

Worms Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can ride almost all the way down to Worms Head, and if the tide's low you can walk all the way across the causeway to the most westerly point …

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5.11 km

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

Highlight • Religious Site

A mostly 14th century country church in the small village of Rhossili. The footpath goes through the churchyard and avoids the road.

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5.37 km

View over Rhossili Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rhossili Bay is the focal point of the Gower Peninsula. It is just such an iconic destination. In the immediate vicinity, you have views of the amazing rocky peninsula of …

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5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

1.76 km

537 m

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

787 m

671 m

534 m

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

9°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

View of Worm's Head

Worms Head

St Mary's Church, Rhossili

View over Rhossili Bay

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