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A guidebook to 30 day walks in the Gower National Landscape. Exploring the rich variety of landscapes across this beautiful area of South Wales, the walks are suitable for all abilities, from gentle strolls to more strenuous and demanding walks.
The walks range in length from 4 to 23km (3-14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-5 hours. Many of the walks take in sections of the Wales Coast Path.
1:50,000 OS maps
included for each walk
Detailed information on
refreshments and transport
options for each walk
Easy access
from Swansea
Local points of interest
are featured including Rhossili and Three Cliffs Bay
Information included on
geology, history and archaeology
About the author
Andy has been a professional photographer for over 20 years and specialises in wildlife and landscape photography. He moved to West Wales in 1999 to be immersed in the environment which inspires him and wrote and photographed Coastline Wales in 2008.
He regularly takes his stills and video cameras underwater and is currently working on a number of new books and video projects. He specialises in the production of high definition timelapse video and pursues an active interest in wildlife fine art photography. A recent acquisition is a high quality microscope allowing another world to be explored.
A former university lecturer, he now combines his love of photography and his passion for passing on skills to others in a series of photographic and video workshops in West Wales. He is also an external tutor for Aberystwyth University in outdoor and wildlife photography.
Andy, together with colleague Dave Whittaker, produced a new edition of Walking on the Brecon Beacons in 2009 and wrote the first edition of Walking on Gower in 2012. He works for Aqua-Firma Worldwide as a marine nature conservation and photographic consultant and guide.
Summary
The 30 circular routes in this guide to walking on the Gower peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Wales, cover the rugged coastline, beaches and inland valleys and ridges. The walks visit a variety of landscapes and range from 2½ to 14 miles long. Packed with historical and geological information.
