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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Cathole Cave

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Cathole Cave

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve – St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich loop from Cathole Cave

02:16

19.8km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

10.2 km

Oxwich Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

(OSBM S2389–TP5272) - What are trigs? Trig points are fixed surveying stations that were built by Ordnance Survey to map the contours of the land. "They are generally found on …

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12.2 km

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Oxwich National Nature Reserve is right off beautiful Oxwich Bay (funny enough!). It's a great place with a mix of sand dunes, lakes, woodlands, cliffs and some marshes. Oxwich Bay …

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13.1 km

Steep Forest Steps in Gower National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staggeringly steep flight of slippery steps. It hugs the curve of the bay and takes you out to a point from which you can look back on the beach …

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4

13.3 km

St. Illtyd's Church, Oxwich

Highlight • Historical Site

Almost hidden from view, beneath the looming shadows of the woods neighbouring Oxwich Bay, nestles the church of St. Illtyd. Reputedly, a Christian building has been present on this site …

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.70 km

6.27 km

2.67 km

1.06 km

155 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

3.09 km

854 m

379 m

205 m

171 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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