Rhossili Bay Day Trip

Overview

On the tip of the Gower Peninsula, Britain’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Rhossili Bay is three miles of golden sand below grassy headlands. Walk the clifftop to the view of Worm’s Head, a tidal island shaped like a sea serpent, and down to the beach to see the timbers of the Helvetia shipwreck.

Highlights

• The view over three miles of beach from Rhossili Down
• Worm’s Head, the tidal island at the end of the headland
• The Helvetia shipwreck timbers on the sand
• Clifftop walks on the Gower Peninsula
• Reclining seats, air-con and an on-board toilet [confirm]

Itinerary

Times are approximate and depend on traffic.

1. 06:30
   Depart BirminghamBoard the coach in Birmingham city centre confirm stop
2. 08:30
   Comfort stopAbout 30 minutes at motorway services
3. 11:45
   Rhossili village & clifftopNational Trust visitor centre and viewpoint
4. 13:30
   Rhossili Bay beachThe path down to the beach and the shipwreck
5. 15:15
   Depart Rhossili BayComfort stop on the way home
6. 20:30
   Arrive back in BirminghamAbout 14 hours door to door

What’s included

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Know before you go

• It’s a full day: about 4 h 45 min each way on the coach, with comfort stops.
• Worm’s Head can only be reached for a short time around low tide. Never cross unless you’ve checked the tide times.
• The path down to the beach is steep. Allow time to climb back up.
• Facilities are limited: a café and toilets in the village.
• Bring a layer: British weather changes quickly, especially by the sea.

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