NEW/MODIFIED ROUTES - The Islands, Sandy Beaches and Castles of Gower coast

Name: NEW/MODIFIED ROUTES - The Islands, Sandy Beaches and Castles of Gower coast
Start: 2024-08-23T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-08-26T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Borfa House Education Centre

Schedule

Fri Aug 23 2024 at 07:00 pm to Mon Aug 26 2024 at 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Borfa House Education Centre | Swansea, WA

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Please, note that tickets must be purchased in advance via the link below. Only buying a ticket on the below website will get you a space on the trip!
https://www.meetup.com/outdooraholics/events/298085388/
For 11 years Outdooraholics have run our ever popular trip to the Gower 3 to 4 times a year. Many members have done the trip 3 times so we now have modified and new routes, so you can discover more of the Gower.
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 three truly world class hikes that you can enjoy without having to leave the UK, breath taking 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.
Come along and experience Gower peninsula’s unbeatable charm and beauty!
Trip Highlights:
• Extended 3 night Bank Holiday SPECIAL 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 from Port Eynon to Rhossili
• Hike to breathtaking Rhossili beach - one of the top beaches in Europe
• Hiking from the hostel door on Sunday
• Hike out to the tidal Worms Head Island (tide permitting)
• Hike out to Burry Holms Island (tide permitting)
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.