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Ilston

Cefn Bryn – Cefn Bryn Summit loop from Cefn Bryn

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Ilston

Cefn Bryn – Cefn Bryn Summit loop from Cefn Bryn

Easy

2

riders

Cefn Bryn – Cefn Bryn Summit loop from Cefn Bryn

00:56

12.5km

150m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.94 km

Oxwich Towers (Gothic Folly at Penrice Castle Gates)

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Oxwich Towers is a lodge at the main gates of Penrice Castle that was constructed in the 1790s as an extravagant Gothic folly designed to resemble a ruined castle.

It …

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2

7.31 km

Cefn Bryn

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This ancient 5-mile (3 km) long sandstone ridge is the highest point on the Gower Peninsula. The ridge is made up of historic common land and Arthur's Stone, a large …

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3

7.85 km

Incredible views in every direction. Lots of routes via bridal ways. Can get boggy in some areas when heavy rain / winter months.

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4

9.17 km

Not techy and nice views of the sea! Popular with walkers so don't let rip too much :)

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5

10.1 km

Steady climb on moorlands with views of Oxwich on one side, and Three Cliffs Bay ahead! Greeted by Welsh Ponies at the top.

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6

10.2 km

Cefn Bryn Summit

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Fantastic views all around from the top of Cefn Bryn.

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7

10.3 km

Although you can get much closer to the shore than this, climbing up to the huge ridge of Cefn Bryn is well worth it for the sweeping panoramic views of …

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8

10.8 km

View from Cefn Bryn to Three Cliffs

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

4.14 km

2.54 km

201 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

4.74 km

982 m

127 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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