Three Cliffs & Worms Head

A day trip that covers the Gower Peninsula and the South Wales coast. Exact meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms are confirmed on the booking page before you pay.

Overview

This full day trip runs out of Cardiff and covers the Gower peninsula in the company of a driver guide, either Kate or Andy, both fully qualified Green Badged Tourist Guides. The group is capped at 7 travellers. The Gower holds the distinction of being the first Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK, and the route strings together its best known coastal spots.

The day starts in Mumbles, a small seaside holiday town where there is time to walk the recently refurbished promenade and browse the independent shops. From there the tour heads to Three Cliffs Bay, reached on a mainly flat walk of 3km in total across stepping stones, with views of Pennard Castle above the sand. Gower Heritage Centre follows, a working 12th century watermill and museum whose entry is included in the ticket. The final coastal stop is Rhossili, home of Worms Head and a bay with 3 miles of golden sand that is often featured as the best beach in the UK. A swim is optional for anyone keen. The day closes with a stop at Llanrhidian before returning to Cardiff.

It suits travellers who are comfortable walking over broken, rocky ground or sand for the full 3km. Lunch, snacks and drinks are not included, so budget for those separately.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at National Museum CardiffMeet on the steps at the front entrance of the museum, arriving 10 minutes early for a prompt departure. Look for an electric minivan with the Wales Outdoors logo on the back.
2. MumblesAround 1 hour in this seaside holiday town to stretch your legs on the promenade and look in the independent shops. Admission is free.
3. Three Cliffs BayAround 1 hour, reached on a mainly flat 3km walk across stepping stones, with views of Three Cliffs and Pennard Castle. Admission is free.
4. Gower Heritage CentreAround 1 hour at this working 12th century watermill and museum. Entry is included in the tour.
5. Rhossili Bay and Worms HeadAround 1 hour at the famous Worms Head and the bay's 3 miles of golden sand. Swimming is optional. Admission is free.
6. LlanrhidianAround 1 hour at this stop on the way back. Admission is free.
7. Return to CardiffThe tour ends back at the National Museum Cardiff meeting point. Total duration is 9 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from footwear to food.

• Footwear and walking. The listing warns that the Three Cliffs walk covers broken, rocky ground or sand for 2 miles, or 3km. It is mainly flat, but sturdy shoes matter. Anyone with recent hip, knee, ankle, leg or foot issues is advised against booking.
• Food and drink. Lunch, snacks, coffee and tea are all excluded. Nothing edible is covered by the ticket, so plan for your own food and drink during the day.
• Group feel. The maximum group size is 7 travellers in an electric minivan. Reviewers described the guide as friendly and knowledgeable, and one mentioned the vehicle being clean and nicely air-conditioned.
• Weather and swimming. The experience requires good weather, and a swim at Rhossili is optional. The listing leaves it to each traveller whether to get in the water.
• Getting there. The meeting point is the National Museum Cardiff in Cathays Park, near public transportation. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait by the front steps.
• Photos. The route takes in Three Cliffs Bay, Pennard Castle, Rhossili Bay and Worms Head, and the listing notes the Three Cliffs beach is generally very empty of people. One reviewer called the views fantastic, so there is plenty to point a camera at.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, limited mobility, or anyone who would find walking consistently for 1 hour difficult. It can be cancelled for weather, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered, and it also requires a minimum number of travellers, with the same options if that minimum is not met. All food and drink costs extra. One reviewer mentioned a little balancing yoga during the day, which may not appeal to everyone, though they called the trip fun overall.

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