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From the bottom of the car park where there is a low earth bank, cross over the bridleway, down the slope and turn left following the cliff edge. The slade (small dell or valley) in front of you leads down to the beach of Fox Hole which is named after the cave situated just across the valley below the cliff edge. The care home next to the car park, Heatherslade, was once the home of poet Vernon Watkins, a close friend of Dylan Thomas.

After around 200 metres, you will encounter another slade to Fox Hole. As you come around its head, take the small path along that again follows the cliff edge. Continue along the cliffs to a prominent headland, High Tor. There is a magnificent view to the west of the sweep of Oxwich Bay with the upland area of Cefn Bryn to the right. The impressive steep cliff just before the sand starts is Great Tor.

If you are feeling adventurous, it is possible to descend the steep slade to the west of High Tor to a path that runs east along the top of the lower cliff and scramble down to the largest bone cave in Gower, Minchin Hole. This is just visible by looking down to the left from High Tor where there is a large gash in the steep cliff slope. Access to Minchin Hole and Bacon Hole is restricted at various times of the year due to the presence of breeding birds or hibernating bats. Check with the National Trust before attempting to visit either of them, tel: 01792 390636.