The walk from Oxwich Beach over Oxwich Point is a scenic 4–4.5 mile circular route taking about 2–3 hours. Starting at the beach and passing St Illtyd’s church, the path climbs gently through woodland and joins the Wales Coast Path, offering wide views across Oxwich Bay and the Bristol Channel. Highlights include sandy shores, limestone cliffs, rocky coves and coastal woodland rich in wildlife. The route is moderate (3 Boots rating) though some sections are steep or muddy. The return passes through woodland before descending back to the beach, making it a classic short Gower coastal walk.
This is an iconic walk around one of Gower’s most beautiful and dramatic headlands; through beautiful woodland and across open cliffs using a section of the Gower Coast Path.
There is a steep section at the start, with a number of steps but, it’s soon over, and this walk is too good to hurry.
Packed lunch is required.
Toilets at start and finish.
The walk is not suitable for children.
The walk is not suitable for dogs.
Parking will be at Oxwich Bay Hotel rear car park.
Walk leader, Mike Scott is a countryside manager (Gower National Landscape Officer / Countryside Team Leader) for City and County of Swansea Council. He works on managing and protecting the Gower National Landscape, supporting biodiversity, farming and land management schemes, and contributing to conservation and landscape planning projects. He is involved in council meetings and advisory work related to countryside management and environmental initiatives across the Gower area.
