🏄 Hiking the Gower Peninsula and Wales' Best Beaches

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Travel in a small group (max 14 people) by a private minibus and discover the most beautiful trails in Britain!

A small number of private rooms at the hotel is available for £40 extra – let us know if you would like an upgrade.

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This weekend we're off to the Gower Peninsula in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿! Once seen, it is obvious why it was chosen as Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Famous for its beautiful coastline, impressive limestone cliffs and stunningly beautiful sandy beaches, it's a favourite destination for walkers, birdwatchers, sunbathers and surfers.

Departing from London early on Saturday morning, we'll head to the most iconic part of the peninsula, which includes the three miles of golden sands of Rhossili Bay Beach, regularly voted one of the world's best beaches! We'll scramble over rocks out to the spectacular promontory of Worm's Head, which is shaped like a giant sea serpent and marks the most westerly tip of the Gower (aka Gower's ‘Land's End’). This narrow, tidal island can only be accessed at 2.5 hours either side of low tide (yes, we've checked the tide tables). After the hike, we'll drive to our hotel in Llanelli, where we'll have dinner and rest.

On Sunday, we'll continue our beautiful walk along the Wales Coast Path. The highlights include the Three Cliffs Bay, a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of golden sand and wooded cliffs at Oxwich Bay, the ruins of the 12th-century Pennard Castle, and Port Eynon, with its popular sandy beach. After the hike, we'll have a delicious Sunday lunch at a local pub. Then head to the gorgeous Caswell Bay Beach, which holds a prestigious Blue Flag award. A great opportunity for a refreshing dip into the sea before departing to London!

ITINERARY

Saturday:

06:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
07:00 Sharp departure
12:30-17:30 Hike to Rhossili Beach and the tidal island of Worm's Head (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 13km, ascent: 370m). Low tide at 15:11.
18:30 Check-in at Premier Inn Llanelli Central East Hotel, dinner and free time

Sunday:

07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Departure
08:45­-13:15 Hike from Port Eynon to the Three Cliffs Bay (difficulty: Easy, distance: 14km, ascent: 300m)
13:30-15:00 Sunday lunch at a local pub
15:30-16:30 Free time for swimming at Caswell Bay Beach. Low tide at 15:51 – it's the best time to head to the beach!
21:00 London, Hammersmith

DIFFICULTY & EQUIPMENT

Please note that this trip requires a good level of fitness. Suitable hiking boots are essential.

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.

LUGGAGE

You can bring two small bags with you: one cabin size personal item bag (up to 10kg) and one smaller hiking backpack to fit under the seat. During the hike, you can leave your luggage in the minibus.

BOOKING

Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Gower):

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.

THE PRICE OF £258 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• One night's accommodation at a hotel in shared twin rooms (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender)
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle (min 1L)
• Nuts and energy snacks to last you during the trip
• Swimwear
• Comfortable clothes to change after the hike
• Walking poles (optional)

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