Gower Coast Walking Weekend

Meeting Time: from5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.

Meeting Location:
Tŷ Borfa (Borfa House) Gower Activity Centre
Port Eynon
Swansea
SA3 1NN

Please note there is another YHA in the village please DO NOT follow the signs for YHA as this will take you to the wrong venue.

Parking: There is free parking available at the hostel.

Public Transport: Borfa House is located 17 miles from Swansea Train Station, with services to/from London, Manchester, Bristol and Cardiff.

Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

Please note: On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share.

We’ll stay at the excellent Borfa House Activity Centre for this trip. This hostel is in a converted Victorian house, right next to a sandy beach in Port Eynon.

Bedding is provided but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.

Accommodation Address:
Tŷ Borfa (Borfa House) Gower Activity Centre
Port Eynon
Swansea
SA3 1NN

Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Twin Room
Single Room

At this hostel there are primarily Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a dorm room - usually with bunk beds - with other participants (room sizes vary and bathrooms are shared). Twin Rooms with bunk beds, sleep up to two participants booking together (bathrooms are shared with other rooms). There are also Single Rooms which have a single bed, sleeping one participant (bathrooms are shared with other rooms).

Included:

• 2 nights’ accommodation at YHA Gower - we have taken over exclusive use of the hostel, so it will just be Large Outdoors participants staying.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

• Guided walks on two days (Day 2 and Day 3). If preferred, you can pay an additional fee to swap the guided walk on Day 3 for a surfing lesson (subject to availability).

• Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on both evenings.

• A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

• A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for Day 2’s walk. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.

• Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

• Bedding - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

Please see our Residential Walking Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.

• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is rated Active - the walks will cover some undulating coastal terrain. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

• Can I attend on my own?
Can I attend on my own? Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

• What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door - participants normally car share.

• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

At just over 70 square miles, the Gower peninsula in South Wales was the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, protected for its wildlife and it's dramatic scenery. The coastline fluctuates between cliffs, wide sandy beaches, and sand dunes. Beyond the shore there are woodlands and moorland hills which frequently drop straight down to the beach.

At the western end, on either side of Rhossili Bay, are two headlands that become islands at high tide. The southern headland is the famous 'Worm's Head', a sea-serpent like line of rock and earth that forms the most westerly point of Gower. The whole of the coast is accessible via public rights of way, and there are also many inland paths, making the area easy to explore for walkers.

“Loved the scenery, the company, and the food!” Philip, September 2021

“Great walks, great views, and great people.” Verified guest, September 2021

“The walks were outstanding, with spectacular scenery and very good walk leaders. The food was great as usual. Large Outdoors is a wonderful group.” Elizabeth, September 2021

“I really enjoyed meeting new people in a friendly atmosphere, enjoying home-cooked food and drinks in the evening. The location is stunning with beautiful walks along the coast.” Jane, October 2021

“The walking, the hosting, and the relaxed atmosphere - for me, it was all excellent!” Verified guest, April 2022