The Gower Coast Path

The Gower Coast Path

A 65-mile walk around the limestone landscape of the Gower Peninsula section of the Wales Coast Path.

5 to 8 nights
70 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous

From £705 per person

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5 to 8 nights
70 miles
Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December

From £705 per person

The Gower Coast Path

Tour the Gower Peninsula with a self-guided walking holiday along the Gower Coast Path. As the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to be designated in Britain, the limestone Gower Peninsula boasts a wonderfully unspoilt coastline filled with grassy saltmarshes, golden sandy beaches and rugged cliffs dotted with headlands and coves.

The scenery is magnificent, the villages along the way are charming and welcoming, and the bustling city of Swansea acts as a fantastic finishing point for this section of the Wales Coast Path.

The terrain along the Gower Coast Path is diverse and changeable, dotted with a number of steep ascents when climbing the cliffs and sandy, marshy landscapes that could become challenging depending on the weather; however the many wonderful sights along the way serve as their own satisfying reward.

Looking to complete the full Wales Coast Path? This itinerary links up perfectly with the Carmarthenshire Coast Path to the west and the South Wales Coast Path to the east.

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© Contours Walking Holidays The Gower Coast Path map
Burry Port to Swansea
70 miles (112 km)
2nd January to 24th December

Holiday highlights

Visiting the National Wetland Centre and enjoying the pretty plant life that attracts various birds all year round.

Taking in the far-reaching views from the headlands of Whiteford Point and Port Eynon Point.

Enjoying the changing landscapes from rugged cliffs to untouched beaches and soft sand dunes.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
GOW1 From Burry Port to Swansea Trafalgar Bridge(L) 5 nights, 4 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £705
GOW2 From Burry Port to Swansea Trafalgar Bridge(L) 6 nights, 5 days walking Demanding £845
GOW3 From Burry Port to Swansea Trafalgar Bridge(L) 7 nights, 6 days walking Moderate / Demanding £985
GOW4 From Burry Port to Swansea Trafalgar Bridge(L) 8 nights, 7 days walking Moderate £1120
"Worm Head" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Worm Head" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Landimore Marsh" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Landimore Marsh" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Old Rectory Rhossilli Bay" by Lesley Kenworthy (2023) "Old Rectory Rhossilli Bay" by Lesley Kenworthy (2023)
"Sharing the Path" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Sharing the Path" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Swansea Barrage" by Sue Daber (2023) "Swansea Barrage" by Sue Daber (2023)
"Stepping Stones at Three Cliffs Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Stepping Stones at Three Cliffs Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)

Customer reviews from the The Gower Coast Path

“Spectacular scenery – great 'tempo' - my daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Wales is a hidden jewel (for Americans)... I would recommend this without reservation. My second booking with Contours - I have booked with competitors. I look for value and support - so, I will strongly consider Contours again. You were the only agency (that I found) that gave me what I wanted for this holiday.”
Mr Arey, USA
“We had a good holiday. We have used contours for many years.”
Mrs Parker, UK
“The accommodation was always good and to a high standard. Everything was well organised and we like having the guide book and OS maps. The information pack was really good.”
Mrs Shannon, UK
“Outstanding Walk.”
Mr Fields, USA
“All the arrangements worked smoothly and hosts were friendly and helpful.”
Mr Wynn, UK
“Enjoyable walking with some magnificent stretches in spite of the very mixed weather!”
Mr Whitehorn, UK
“Great experience with lots of variety in coastal scenery and great accommodations. Liked the guidebook and especially having a large scale map.”
Mr McBee, USA
“Scenery is gorgeous, especially the second day Rhossili Beach and the third and fourth days along the cliffs.”
Mr Lenstra, Netherlands
“Fabulous walk thank you.”
Mrs Gawthorpe, UK
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