The Sandy Beaches, Cliffs and Castles of Gower Peninsula coast WEEKEND

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LIFTS available from the trip guide - details below
Our ONLY date in 2025, but we have now added our 2026 date which is online and bookable:
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We have one 2 person room upgrade available, this is a £60 supplement per person, to book it please email us: info@outdooraholics.co.uk

For this Bank Holiday we have something really special - our 3 day Gower trip plus we will visit the Brecon Beacons and do a Waterfall trail hike where you get the experience of walking behind one.

Dive into the rugged beauty and remoteness of the Gower peninsula with miles of diverse coastline to explore. Designated the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty back in 1956, Gower’s protected landscape has thankfully changed little ever since.

We’ve lined up a couple of superb and dramatic coastal hikes along some of the best beaches in Britain. Add to those a National Nature reserve, truly spectacular cliffs, Europe’s 3rd best beach and a ruined castle and we’re surely in for a memorable weekend.

In fact, Rhossili beach is consistently voted one of the TOP TEN BEACHES IN THE WORLD, let us show you why: LINK

Come along and experience Gower peninsulas' unbeatable charm and beauty

HIGHLIGHTS

• Extended 3 night Bank Holiday trip
• Stay on the tip of the spectacular Gower peninsula
• Hike through the Gower Coast National Nature Reserve with its tidal island of Worms Head and Rhossili Down - the highest point on the Gower peninsula (196m)
• See the ruins of the majestic Pennard Castle built in the 12th century
• Explore a remote and rugged stretch of coast around Rhossili
• Hike to breathtaking Rhossili beach - one of the top beaches in Europe
• Hike out to the tidal Worms Head Island (tide permitting)
• Hike the waterfalls trail, see the 3 best waterfalls in Wales and get to walk behind one

WEEKEND DESCRIPTION

There’s no way to fully appreciate Gower’s natural beauty, history and geology unless you take on one of the numerous footpaths which run across this stunning piece of rugged countryside. That’s why we’re exploring the Gower Peninsula in traditional Outdooraholics style - through spectacular hikes and viewed from the hiking trails.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday will be exhilarating hikes through landscapes ranging from dramatic and rugged cliffs to long and dreamy sandy beaches. We’ll explore the sanctuary for rich wildlife, habitats and the historical sights of Gower, while being surrounded by awe-inspiring coastal, hill, woodland and clifftops scenery.

ITINERARY

Friday

Head over to our exclusively booked hostel cottage on the tip of the Gower peninsula, with only sand dunes separating us from the beach.

Saturday

Hike: Oxwich Bay to Pennard Castle
Distance: 8 miles (12km)
Grading: Intermediate, two main tiring hills
Ascent: 370m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours

We explore a picturesque section of the coast. Accompanied by the deep blue waters of the Atlantic, we’re off to an 8 mile hike through the rich sand dunes Nature Reserve of Oxwich and Nicholaston Burrows. Our hike will take us past cliffs and heavenly beaches to eventually reach the hidden valley with the ruins of Pennard Castle. Perched high over the stunning Three Cliffs Bay and Penmaen Burrows, this 12th century castle is considered one of the most picturesque ruins on the Gower Peninsula making it a perfect stop for lunch.

Sunday

Hike: Rhossili circular (2 length options)
Distance: 2 versions upto 14km length
Grading: Intermediate, some hills, a good level of fitness required
Ascent: 460m (for 14km version)
Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

Today will be a memorable hike in one of the most spectacular areas in Wales rewarding us with stunning and varied coastal landscapes. The stretch of coast around Rhossili is rugged, wild and remote - mostly owned by the National Trust. This craggy coastline is a mixture of dramatic and towering cliffs interspersed with picture postcard sandy beaches.

We'll hike through the Gower Coast National Nature Reserve which consists of the tidal island of Worms Head and the Rhossili Down - the highest point on the Gower peninsula (196m). We’ll also pass and hike on Rhossili Beach - regularly on best beach in the world lists.

Rhossili Beach has been voted by Tripadvisor to be one of the top 10 beaches in the world: LINK

Monday

Hike: Brecon Beacons 3 Waterfalls
Distance: 4 miles (6km)
Grading: Intermediate, a few hills, steep in places
Ascent: 330m
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours

Today we shall head into the Brecon Beacons for a waterfall walk through a deep and rich wooded valley, where we'll get to go behind a waterfall. This hike will be in the Brecon Beacons National Park which is where the trip will finish

COST & PAYMENT

£262. Click “Attend” to pay by PayPal. If you would prefer to pay by bank transfer just email us when payment is sent: info@outdooraholics.co.uk
Our details are:
Bank: Cooperative
Account name: Outdooraholics Ltd
Sort code: 089250
Account number: 68321747
Ref: Gower May [your name]

Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ

TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME

The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts
The trip guide can also provide lifts, please see the link above for details and to book in for a lift

The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.

FOOD

Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You will need money for drinks for the trip and for dinner on Sunday night.

Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.

For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.

After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!

Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 3 nights in hostel accommodation (4 - 6 bedded single gender rooms)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection

THE PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Dinner on Sunday night
• Drinks and personal expenses

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS

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