Hugh Tregoning
Gower Bashmeister - the Bigg(est) Walk {23 miles - 1975 ft elevation gain}
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Story
We are walking 23 miles from Rhossili to Bracelet Bay on the Gower.
Itinerary
Date – 17/08/19
Start Time – 0700
Finish Time – Approx. 1700
Start Location – Rhossilli National Trust Car Park
End Location – Castellamare Bracelet Bay Car Park
Total distance – approx. 23miles
Total Time - 8-10 hours dependant on speed, stops and
route
The route follows the Wales Coastal Path. There is a mixture
of terrain and surfaces from paved routes and roads to unpaved tracks. There
will be sections on the beach, up/down steps and the odd style. Climbing ropes
(hopefully) will not be required. The route has been broken down into 4
segments or legs:
- Rhosilli to Port Eynon – 7miles approx. 2-3
hours - Port Eynon to Oxwich Bay – 4.5 miles approx. 1-2
hours - Oxwich Bay to Pennard Cliff – 5miles approx..
1-2 hours - Pennard Cliff to Bracelet Bay 6.5 miles approx.
2-3 hours
All Sections require some climbing and descending hills. The
distance will vary dependant on the state of the tide when we reach the Great
Tor (end of Oxwich). The 23 mile route will be spectacular and fulfilling but
also challenging and potentially difficult in terms of overall length and some
of the terrain.
