Guide - Rhossili
Rhossili Bay Beach is a true wonder of the world. Often voted the best beach in the UK, it’s the most scenic part of the Gower Peninsula. The area is owned by the National Trust and the three mile long sandy beach is always in pristine condition. In the height of summer, Rhossili Bay beach never seems fully packed thanks to its sheer scale.
Stay safe, this is one of our most beautiful beaches, but nature can be wild too - watch out for strong tides and currents at all times.
This guide will give you all the details you need to reach Rhossili via public transport from Cwtsh Hostel. We also recommend a circular hike to complete while you are there.
Travel via public transport
118 - Swansea Bus Station - Terminus (Rhossili Bus Stop - end of the line)
Time 58 minutes
Distance 18.5 miles
Cost £7.50 return (all-day / rover ticket)
Circular Walk
Distance 7.4 miles
Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Difficulty Hard
Elevation gain 337 meters
Photo Credit - Llyr Roberts @llyrroberts
Photo Credit - Llyr Roberts @llyrroberts
Please use Google Maps or Traveline Cymru tools to double check bus times for your chosen dates.
Step 3: Once you get off the bus at Rhossili, grab a refreshment and take in the views at The Worms Head Hotel, then start the trail in a clockwise direction - head towards the trail above the beach.
Step 4: Bonus points if you plan a meal at the Worms Head at the beginning or at the end of your hike.
Fun Facts:
There is a wreck of XIXth century merchant ship ‘Helvetia’ on the beach.
There are crossing times to get to Worm’s Head - the causeway may be flooded when the tide is high!
You might want to take an extra apple or carrot for the horse and sheep which like to roam on the public footpaths.
Here’s the full route mapped on Strava (link + map)!
Rhossili Bay Circular | 11.8 km Trail Running Route on Strava
You can also download the GPX file here!
Happy Exploring. Mwynhewch y daith.
Araf deg mae mynd yn bell! Go slowly and go far!
Llyr
