Starting at: Seafarer, Port Eynon

Oxwich Point to Slade Circular

Take in the coastal beauty of Gower on the breathtaking walk from Port Eynon to Oxwich

INFOBURST

 

Start:

Seafarer, Port Eynon

Destination:

Seafarer, Port Eynon

Distance:

8 miles

Walk Length:

3.5 hours

Walk Difficulty:

3 (Difficult)

Parking:

Pay and Display Car Park

C0nsiderations:

Always exercise caution when crossing roads and navigating steep paths.

 

THE WALK

Oxwich

**From The Seafarer**:

Head left and follow the path through the dunes towards Horton. Alternatively, you can walk along the beach to Horton.

 

**Horton Beach Carpark**:

Walk through Horton beach carpark towards Horton Lifeboat Station.

Pass the station, cross the green, and walk past the houses until you reach a small metal gate leading to the coastal path.

**Coastal Path to Oxwich Point**:

Follow the coastal path, enjoying the stretch of coast with cliffs to your left and the sea to your right.

Eventually, you will reach the wooded Oxwich Point. Steps will help you climb around the point before descending to Oxwich Church.

**Oxwich Church**: The Church of St. Illtyd’s is perched on the edge of the cliff, with half the graveyard already lost to the sea.

Oxwich
Oxwich

**Oxwich Village**:

Follow the lane into Oxwich where you can find refreshments and rest. (See folklore story)

 

**From Oxwich to Oxwich Castle**:

Leave Oxwich and head up Gander Street at the crossroads. This road, sometimes referred to as the Roman Road, leads to Oxwich Castle.

**Oxwich Castle**: A fine Tudor manor house and home to historical affrays. (See below)

Keep bearing left uphill to Oxwich Green and follow the lane towards Slade.

**Slade Beach**:

Slade is a lovely beach with a rope to assist you in descending, though it’s not accessible to everyone.

 

**Return Path**:

Turn right to rejoin the path back to Horton and Porteynon.

Oxwich
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