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Rhiwlas Green

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦115+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Egret and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 388m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Egret, Robin, Carrion Crow +112 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Little Egret, Robin, Carrion Crow +112 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Stenophylax permistus, Dune Chafer +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Stenophylax permistus, Dune Chafer +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Agrimony Rust, Yellow Brain · last seen 2025; Fungi — Agrimony Rust, Yellow Brain · last seen 2025

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Exploring Cwm Ivy, GowerWalking route2.4 km

Trail takes you along a new wildlife-rich salt marsh, past two bird hides and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting - kingfishers, otters and wading birds. Dogs on leads due to livestock on trail.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:30Point-to-point
Rhosili Down, Hillend and beach walk, GowerWalking route8 km

Walk to the highest point on Gower, take in the views and meander through ancient landscapes before descending onto a three-mile-long sandy beach. Challenging walk with steep paths, uneven terrain and steep steps to the finish.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Rhossili Ranger Run, GowerWalking route10 km

This varied 10km trail run follows the Wales Coast Path alongside Rhosili Down and back over the golden, three-mile stretch of the beach, with the second half looping out towards the dramatic headland at Worms Head. Sand & steep steps present.

Named routeLength 10 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Gower WayWalking route56 km
Named routeLength 56 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sheep on the road in Llanmadoc

Sheep on the road in Llanmadoc

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