Bone Caves of Gower and the story of the Red Lady of Paviland

(NB – This walk does not go into Paviland Cave) Our walk begins in Port Eynon then we will be walking past the salthouse and Skysea beach to ascend a steep quarry before reaching spectacular views over Overton Mere. We will walk above the mysterious sea cave Culver Hole before descending to Overton Mere. From here we will take the coastal route to Long Hole enjoying the limestone plants and will discover the fascinating history of Gower’s bone cave excavations. From Long Hole there is a steady climb to Yellow top the Iron Age promontory Fort above Paviland cave. The extraordinary story of Paviland and Goat Hole will punctuate the point at which we will head back for the return journey through the lovely village of Overton to Port Eynon.

Supported by Gower Unearthed

Date: Saturday 6 September
Walk: 2
Leader: Helen Nicholas
Time: 10:30
Start Point: Port Eynon by walkway down to beach, SA3 1NN.
End Point: Port Eynon by walkway down to beach, SA3 1NN.
Grid Reference: SS 468 851
What3words: tapers.feeds.clattered
Distance: 7 miles
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: 3 Boots
Parking: Port Eynon by walkway down to beach, SA3 1NN.
Bus Stop: Bus Service 118 stops in Port Eynon near to start point .
Price: £7
Child: £7

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(NB – This walk does not go into Paviland Cave) Our walk begins in Port Eynon then we will be walking past the salthouse and Skysea beach to ascend a steep quarry before reaching spectacular views over Overton Mere. We will walk above the mysterious sea cave Culver Hole before descending to Overton Mere. From here we will take the coastal route to Long Hole enjoying the limestone plants and will discover the fascinating history of Gower’s bone cave excavations. From Long Hole there is a steady climb to Yellow top the Iron Age promontory Fort above Paviland cave. The extraordinary story of Paviland and Goat Hole will punctuate the point at which we will head back for the return journey through the lovely village of Overton to Port Eynon.