Gower Super Challenge Walk
By Dave Roberts
on September 20, 2012 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Europe, The Gower Peninsula, Wales, Wales Coast Path
Gower Super Challenge Walk
Route Essentials
Route Summary
A two day walk on the Gower Peninsula that largely follows the Wales Coast Path.
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
61.32 kmAscent
1227 mTime
2 daysCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Crofty to Bishopston
Difficulty
Strenuous Walk
Hazards
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Gower Super Challenge Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
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Gower Super Challenge Walk
If you want a challenging weekend on the Gower then this might be the walk for you. Following the Wales Coastal Path in the main, this section starts in Crofty and follows the coast through Cheriton and to Whiteford Point before finishing the day of by a testing walk over The Beacon and into Rhossili.
The second section follows the Wales Coastal Path in the main from Rhossili to Bishopston, following the rockier southern coastline that’s as good as any stretch of the Wales Coast Path.
The Route
Click here to view the full description, route guide and map on the National Trust website.
Featured Image – Photo by …Like Clockwork on Foter.com / CC BY-ND
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
A two day walk on the Gower Peninsula that largely follows the Wales Coast Path.
Route Start Location: Crofty to Bishopston
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
61.32 km | 1227 m | 2 days |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Strenuous Walk
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Plenty of choices in the numerous small villages that dot this coastline.
Hazards
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Parking :
Public Transport:
The Gower Explorer runs in season from Abertawe/Swansea, but information is sparse. We suggest using Travel Line Wales.
Weather Forecast:
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