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£80,000 upgrade completed on Gower coast path between Rotherslade and Limeslade

Swansea Council has completed the final two sections of the coast path between Rotherslade and Limeslade, installing a 310‑metre concrete path that is 1.5 metres wide.

The full route stretches for 1.7km and has been subject to repeated works in recent years due to coastal erosion. In March, a new 450‑metre section was added, following a 270‑metre stretch completed in 2022.

The latest upgrade forms part of an £80,000 investment funded through the council’s highways maintenance programme.

Path strengthened against erosion

Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said thousands of people use the Gower coast path each year and the council has acted to protect it.

“The section between Limeslade and Rotherslade has unfortunately been a victim of coastal erosion in recent years, and we have done all we can to create new sections and divert it away from the affected area. This has also given us the opportunity to create a more accessible walking route that everyone can access.”

Accessible for all

Cllr Stevens added:

“We have now completed the final two short sections that have not been upgraded. While they were not impacted by coastal erosion, they now provide improved access for families with pushchairs and also wheelchair users. We’ve chosen to invest some of our highways and transport budget to enable the upgrade to take place.”

Part of wider All Wales Coast Path

Swansea’s section of the All Wales Coast Path was officially opened in 2012, linking 61km of coastline around the peninsula. Walkers can trek from Swansea’s SA1 waterfront through Caswell Bay, Port Eynon, Rhossili and Llanmadoc, right through to Loughor.

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Upgraded Gower coast path showing a wide concrete section between Rotherslade and Limeslade, designed for easier access.

Final stretch of Gower coast path to be upgraded by end of 2025

Swansea Council has confirmed that two remaining sections — totalling just over 300 metres — will be resurfaced and widened by the end of next year, following earlier improvements funded through the Welsh Government’s Wales Coast Path grant scheme.

The upgrade will mean temporary closures along parts of the route, with diversion signs in place to guide walkers.

In recent years, the path has been rerouted to avoid areas affected by coastal erosion. A 450-metre section was completed in March, adding to a 270-metre diversion built in 2022.

Now, the Council is investing £80,000 from its highways and transport budget to finish the job.

“A well-loved asset for the city”

Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said the path was one of Swansea’s most popular walking routes.

“Thousands of people walk it each year. The section between Limeslade and Rotherslade has unfortunately been a victim of coastal erosion in recent years, and we’ve done all we can to create new sections and divert it away from the affected area.”

He said the final upgrades would improve accessibility for families with pushchairs and wheelchair users.

“There are now two short sections that have not been upgraded. While they’re not currently impacted by erosion, they would benefit from a similar upgrade to the others. We’ve chosen to invest in this work to make sure the route is safe, accessible and enjoyable for everyone.”

The Gower coast path forms part of the wider Wales Coast Path, which stretches 870 miles around the country’s shoreline.

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Taken Jun 2011

This image shows a serene sandy beach with a few people walking along the shore and boats floating on the calm blue water. In the background, rolling green hills stretch under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds.

This shows a serene sandy beach stretching towards a calm body of water, with gentle waves meeting the shore. A few small boats float peacefully on the water, their white hulls contrasting against the deep blue. In the distance, rolling green hills rise under a vibrant sky dotted with fluffy white clouds, casting soft shadows over the landscape. The beach appears quiet and tranquil, with only a couple of people walking along the shoreline, adding a sense of scale to the vastness of the scene. The clear blue sky meets the horizon seamlessly, creating a harmonious blend of natural colors—beige sand, blue water, and green hills. A subtle breeze seems to ripple through the scene, hinted at by the faint movement of the distant boats. The overall atmosphere feels calm and inviting, perfect for a peaceful retreat.

Autumn start for final upgrade to Gower coast path

A brand new 450 metre section of path was created in March this year, and is in addition to a previous section, stretching for a further 270 metres, which was completed in 2022.

Both new sections were created as a diversion away from the original path which was affected by coastal erosion. The upgrades were funded via the Welsh Government’s Wales Coast Path grant scheme.

The ongoing upgrade to the path now leaves two remaining sections to be completed between Rotherslade and Limeslade, providing visitors with a fully accessible route, wide enough for wheelchair users and parents with pushchairs.

Swansea Council is investing £80,000 to complete the upgrade, as part of its overall plans to maintain roads and walking routes across the city.

Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said:

“The Gower coast path is an extremely popular and a well-loved asset for the city. Thousands of people walk it each year.

“The section between Limeslade and Rotherslade has unfortunately been a victim of coastal erosion in recent years, and we have done all we can to create new sections and divert it away from the affected area.

“This has also given us the opportunity to create a more accessible walking route that everyone can access.

“There are now two short sections that have not been upgraded and while they are not being impacted by coastal erosion, the overall would benefit from a similar upgrade to the others.

“We’ve chosen to invest some of our highways and transport budget to enable the upgrade to take place.

“Our intention is to wait until the busy summer period has ended and our chosen contractors will be able to move on site and complete the job.”

Swansea’s section of the All Wales Coast Path was officially opened in 2012, where 61km of coast path have been joined together to enable walkers to trek from Swansea’s waterfront in SA1 and walk right through to Loughor, travelling through Caswell Bay, Port Eynon, Rhossili and Llanmadoc.

A further 1.5km of coast path has also previously been upgraded between Caswell Bay and Langland.

[Lead image: Swansea Council]

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This super ridge walk on Rhossili Down gives you fabulous views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to one side and over virtually the whole #Gower Peninsula on the other. See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Gower/Rhossili%20Bay%20and%20Rhossili%20Down/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Rhossili%20Bay%20and%20Rhosilli%20Down.htm
#Wales #Coast #WalesCoastPath

This short circular walk is ideal for a half day exploration of the coast north of the lovely town of Aberaeron to pretty Aberarth, in Ceredigon, #Wales. The return route is a pleasant countryside route, passing a hilltopchurch. See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Ceredigon/Aberaeron%20to%20Aberarth/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Aberaeron%20to%20Aberarth.htm

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Small fibreglass boats crawl onto the land in the spring to lay their eggs in the sand. #Wales #WalesCoastPath

A small upturned boat in the grass and sand at the back of a bay, it's called Meg, it's been painted green at some point but a lot of that is pealing off showing the original yellow.

Sanna Duthie @sannad22run will be attempting to break her own record of 2d 3h and 30mins on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at the end of April.

Covering 186 miles (300km) and running along the South West coat of Wales on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and we will have the honour of documenting her journey to release a full-length doc later in the year.

We met up for a trail run on the coast path to get a few pics, learn more about her attempt and we're excited to be a small part of her adventure later next month!

She is raising awareness and funds for the @pembrokeshirecoasttrust who are a conservation charity based here in the National Park.
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#trailrunning #trailrunner #pembs #pembrokeshire #pembrokeshirecoast #pembrokeshirecoastpath #walescoastpath #wcp #sirbenfro #fkt #record #ultrarunner #ultramarathon #documentary #runningdocumentary #trailrunningdoc #wales #cymru #fastestknowntime #sannaduthie #trailrunning

The turning point on yesterdays 2 hour trail run on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, just a lovely couple of hours with Otter.

Spent 30 minutes filming to add to a video talking about this years releases as well as some non-documentary projects i've been working, in some cases, for over 2 years.

They won't be merch or products that you might think, these are brand new innovative creations made specifically for trail and ultra runners and they ask less of the world and question whether the industry is doing enough #forthetrail

Super excited and nervous at the same time and more updates about these coming out in the next week leading up to the video release were I explain more.
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This lovely coastal walk takes you to Mynydd Cilan, grassy hill on the southern coast of the Llŷn Peninsula. There are fine views from here over the bay of Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth) and across the peninsula to Abersoch. Details at https://tinyurl.com/ypba8t9s
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An excellent #StDavidsDay walk yesterday on the #WalesCoastPath to see St Tudwal's lighthouse. On an island off the Llŷn Peninsula, it was built in 1877 and is still working, now with an LED light. The island was once owned by Clough Williams-Ellis, creator of the nearby Portmeirion Italianate village, and is currently owned by TV adventurer Bear Grylls.

Thursday came with my first chance this week to head over to North Wales. Due to a extra high tide, instead of a walk along Talacre beach I ended up having an explore of the Point of Ayr, mostly following the Wales coastal path. Luckily dodged the intermittent hail storms - it was very wintery this day.
#walking #winterwalks #WalesCoastPath

Talacre beach, with the tide coming in. Talacre lighthouse is surrounded by the sea. Shells have been deposited along the tideline. Offshore wind turbines are in the distance, on the horizon. Blue sky and clouds.

Point of Ayr looking towards the River Dee. Storm clouds are hanging over the Wirral peninsula.

Sculpture of a coal miner with pony and cart on a railway track. The area has a history of coal mining, and the deep pit colliery here in Ayr was the last to be closed, in 1996.

This easy walk on #Anglesey is through Newborough Forest and out to the spectacular tidal LLanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn), with its unusual lighthouse. Great views of the mountains of Snowdonia and fantastic beaches. Details at tinyurl.com/bd9z2vbt
#Wales #WalesCoastPath

After a drizzly start for a walk along the coast path from Penbryn, most of it lost from view in low cloud, the sky cleared as I reached Llangrannog. I treated myself to lunch (with some Welsh cider) then continued onto the Lochtyn Peninsula, heading back inland before more weather rolled in.

#WalesCoastPath #LlwybrArfordirCymru #walking

A photo of the bronze statue of Saint Carannog standing, with his staff, on cliffs overlooking Llangrannog beach. The Lochtyn peninsula ahead along the coast - a high bracken covered hill that slopes down to a thin, finger-like promontory. Rugged cliffs and sandy coves in the mid distance. The sky is thick with grey cloud but there is a hint of blue over the peninsula.

Photo of a sandy beach at low ish tide. A few tiny figures of people and dogs on the sand and surfers in the waves. A rock stack to the right - Carreg Bica, said to be the tooth of a giant. The sky is cloudy with patches of blue opening.

A photo of the peninsula from further along the coast path, a sandy beach below dark rocky cliffs.
There is a patch of turquoise blue sky that appears sandwiched between grey cloud. The sea is a grey blue with white waves breaking against the base of the cliffs and coves.

Photo of a small rocky island at the tip of the peninsula. Can’t quite get it all in frame, at least not without getting uncomfortably close to the cliff edge. The top of the island is turfed with short grass. The sheer cliffs show an interesting geology of folds. White streaks through the dark grey, towards the tip on the left, I’m guessing are intrusions of a different rock. A dark sea cave in the centre. The sky is cloudy with blue patches.

It was a fantastic walk around St Annes Head from Dale in the gorgeous summer sunshine. Views across Milford Haven harbour, Angle and Skokholm. Highly recommended! #Aberdaugleddau #Pembrokeshire #Fungi #Parasol #Wales #Dale #MilfordHaven #Angle #Skokholm #Cymru #WalesCoastpath

View of a parasol mushroom from the coastpath close to Dale fort

Views over Milford Haven docks with blue sky and calm sea

View from West Blockhouse point. The building has been refurbished and available for let.

This walk from Llangranog in Ceredigon, #Wales is a pleasant cliff & countryside walk. The cliff section provides stunning views of Cardigan Bay and there is a chance of seeing bottlenose dolphins. Route visits Pen y Badell hill. Details at tinyurl.com/3mavbyk2
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This charming short circular walk on the north cost of the #LlŷnPeninsula, is along an attractive section, following the #WalesCoastPath and is a good excuse to visit the unusual Ty Côch Inn at the pretty hamlet of Porth Dinllaen! Details at tinyurl.com/5n6u3usy

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New walk added to website. Dinas Island and Dinas Head in #Pembrokeshire. A great circular walk with stunning coastal views. Details at tinyurl.com/3wbtm2ru

#WalesCoastPath #Wales #Walking

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Day 43 for the walk overall.
Day 4 of this holidays walk.
Aberporth to Cardigan
A few stats
WCP data (Aberporth to Cardigan)
This Walk Mileage: 12.00 miles (19.31km)
Total Walk this Holiday 56.00 miles (90.12km)

My info using phone and watch data.
Mileage from the WCP Start to Current Location-
Distance: 469.95 Miles (756.31km)
This walk total height climbed: 2,010ft (612.65m)
Total so far: 49,949ft (15,224m)
Our walk time on the route, 5 hours 20 mins walking. Total since we started the path 185 Hours 20 mins.
Total time out including stops photo opportunity, transit, enjoying tea and cake etc, 10 hours 25 mins. Total this week 38 hours 26 mins. Total walk time since we started out from WCP Start 394 hours 30 mins. 14.40 miles Distance, including extra walks to beaches and to the ends of any points we visited (includes evening dog walks and transit walking) & going wrong :)
Total since we started the path 604.65 miles
Today according to phone/watch 34,700 steps, 129 floors climbed.
Total since we started 1,482,755 steps, 3,332 floors climbed.

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