Mountains & hills · South Wales
Rhossili Down - The Beacon
In or near Oxwich.
Rhossili Down - The Beacon — a hill or mountain in wales south.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Rhossili Down - The Beacon is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Rhossili Down - The Beacon is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Rhossili. This area is known for its expansive views and rugged terrain. As part of the Gower Peninsula, it offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Welsh landscape. The site is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the region's scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5764, -4.2816
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Rhossili
- Postcode
- SA3 1PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608625 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rhossili Down - The Beacon?
- Rhossili Down - The Beacon is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 1PL), in the parish of Rhossili.
- What is Rhossili Down - The Beacon?
- Rhossili Down - The Beacon — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Rhossili Down - The Beacon?
- Drivers can use postcode SA3 1PL.
- How do I get to Rhossili Down - The Beacon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 1PL. It sits within the Gower parliamentary constituency.