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Cefn Bryn – Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti) loop from Cathole Cave

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Ilston

Cefn Bryn – Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti) loop from Cathole Cave

Hard

2.0

(1)

39

runners

Cefn Bryn – Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti) loop from Cathole Cave

01:52

15.6km

240m

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: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.58 km

View of Gower National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

2

5.17 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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3

6.19 km

Arthur's Stone (Maen Ceti)

Highlight • Historical Site

Arthur's Stone lays close to the road from Cilibion to Reynoldston, that traverses the length of Cefn Bryn. Near to the village of Reynoldston, an unmarked, makeshift and somewhat craggy …

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4

8.21 km

Cefn Bryn Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

The trig point sits on the highest ground of Cefn Bryn, a long sandstone ridge often described as the spine or backbone of the Gower Peninsula.

At around 188 metres …

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5

10.6 km

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

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6

13.6 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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7

13.7 km

Cefn Bryn Summit

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Fantastic views all around from the top of Cefn Bryn.

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8

13.8 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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B

15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

1.73 km

1.70 km

646 m

356 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

3.10 km

2.14 km

955 m

390 m

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Thursday 25 June

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