Gower
Cefn Bryn from Penmaen
The long way onto the Gower ridge from the southern coast, across common and farmland, with both sides of the peninsula in view from the top.
- Distance
- 4.3 mi / 7 km
- Time
- 2 hr 25
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Climb from Penmaen onto Cefn Bryn and follow the ridge before dropping back by field paths. Open common with ponies.
Worth knowing
- Longer and quieter than the direct approach from Reynoldston.
- The ridge is open common with no fences; navigation is easy in clear weather.
- Arthur’s Stone is on the crest and worth including.
What you’ll see
Arthur’s Stone, open common and ponies, and both Gower coasts at once.
Background
Cefn Bryn is old red sandstone standing above the limestone of the rest of Gower, which is why it forms a ridge.