A beautiful but challenging there and back walk along the South Gower coast, passing over clifftops and down through wooded valleys. Enjoy stupendous views, discover rare and fascinating flora, and root around an Iron Age hillfort.
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51.56, -4.07 · rel 19750761
51.56, -4.07 · rel 19750761
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower
3,9 km from Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874 to Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874 through urban area.
Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874
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Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874
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3,9km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× ruins
1× cave
1× Attraction
Vernon Watkins
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High Pennard Hill Fort
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Bacon Hole
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Pwlldu Bay
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower is 3.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower takes approximately 59 min to complete.
No, Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874 to Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874. Plan ahead for return transport.
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower starts at Visitor Car Park, Southgate, Swansea, SA3 2DH;51.56698, -4.08785;SS554874.
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, Gower is maintained and managed by National Trust.