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St David's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Rook, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Rook, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Feather-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Bird's-claw Beard-moss +132 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Common Feather-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Bird's-claw Beard-moss +132 more · last seen 2022

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Black Oil-beetle, Back-Swimmer, 7-spot Ladybird +26 more · last seen 2021; Insects — Black Oil-beetle, Back-Swimmer, 7-spot Ladybird +26 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: The Gower Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths 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
Circular Walk around the Vile, Rhosili, GowerWalking route1.6 km

The Vile is an example of medieval strip farming, restored to wild flowers, traditional crops & pollinators. // Mae'r Vile yn enghraifft o ffermio stribedi canoloesol, wedi'u hadfer i flodau gwyllt, cnydau traddodiadol a pheillwyr.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-01:00Round 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
Rhosili Headland Walk, GowerWalking route5.6 km

Views across Rhosili Bay and out to Worm’s Head. Return through the Vile, the remnants of an ancient landscape & can see the Helvetia wreck when the tide is low. Listen out for yellowhammers & cough. Potential livestock. Uneven terrain & gentle gradients

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. David's church, Llanddewi with Knelston parish

St. David's church, Llanddewi with Knelston parish

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