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Mynydd Pysgodlyn – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Gowerton

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Mynydd Pysgodlyn – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Gowerton

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Mynydd Pysgodlyn – Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café loop from Gowerton

02:38

36.2km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.14 km

Wildflowers Along Afon Lliw

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stands of Japanese knot weed burning ocher in the November sunshine, rusting their leaves over the grey cycle path.

Tip by

2

13.0 km

Mynydd Pysgodlyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not as bad as it looks if you come from Garnswllt

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3

13.5 km

View from the Highest Road Section of Mynydd Pysgodlyn

Highlight • Mountain Pass

18.9 km

Brynllefrith Plantation

Forest

5

19.9 km

Upper Lliw Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Easy walking along the Eastern and Southern edges of the reservoir, courtesy of the Gower Way (a 35-mile path linking Penller Castell to Rhossili if you fancy stretching your legs a little further).

Fantastic views.

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6

23.3 km

Lower Lliw Reservoir and Café

Highlight • Lake

Great destination and lovely cycling up to the upper reservoir. Some one has taste in the cafe. Orla Keily table cloths.

Tip by

7

27.1 km

Forest Track in Penllergaer Woodland

Highlight • Trail

B

36.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.54 km

6.55 km

5.17 km

3.22 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.2 km

6.15 km

2.52 km

1.39 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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17°C

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