Oxwich Bay Beach – Pennard Castle loop from Pennard

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Oxwich Bay Beach – Pennard Castle loop from Pennard

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Oxwich Bay Beach – Pennard Castle loop from Pennard

02:41

23.6km

410m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Gower Heritage Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

It is a lovely rural life museum based around a working 12th-century water-mill. It has tearoom craft shops, craft activities, old fashioned games arcade, sandpit area, adventure playground, soft play …

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2.55 km

Parc le Breos Burial Chamber

Highlight • Monument

Discovered in 1869 by workmen digging for road stone, this chambered Neolithic (New Stone Age) tomb is one of the best preserved in this part of Wales. The two protrusions …

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6.03 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay from Cefn Bryn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.20 km

View of Oxwich Bay and Three Cliffs Bay from Cefn Bryn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.99 km

Cefn Bryn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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17.0 km

Oxwich Bay Beach

Highlight • Natural

The landscape features include sand dunes, salt marshes and woodland. Oxwich Bay includes a 2 1⁄2-mile (4 km) long sandy beach, accessible from the village of Oxwich. It is a …

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22.4 km

Pennard Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Pennard Castle's situation is both dramatic and beautiful. From its lofty perch on top of Pennard Pill it has a sweeping view out towards Three Cliffs Bay. Though it is …

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