Burry Holms - Bryngaer Burry Holms

Burry Holms (Bryngaer Burry Holms) is a small tidal island at the north west end of the Gower Peninsular at the northern end of Rhossili Bay. There is archaeological evidence that it was inhabited by Mesolithic hunters at a time when it was some distance from the sea. Subsequently people of the Iron Age built a hill fort and ditch here and in later Medieval times a monastery was located on the site.

If possible and the weather is suitable the high walk from Rhosilli across Rhosilli Downs can give spectacular views down to Burry Holm to the north and south to Worms Head. If going to Rhosilli from Mean Ceri then return to the A4118 and follow the signs west to Rhosilli along the B4247. Alternatively go west from Mean Ceti past Reynoldston and on to Burry Green and then Llangennith. Follow the road to the car park close to Llangennith Burrows opposite Burry Holmes on the coast. This is a tidal island and care needs to be taken.