Three Cliffs & Pwlldu Head loop from Southgate — Gŵyr / Gower

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Three Cliffs & Pwlldu Head loop from Southgate — Gŵyr / Gower

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Three Cliffs & Pwlldu Head loop from Southgate — Gŵyr / Gower

02:56

10.6km

180m

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Embark on a moderate 6.6-mile (10.6 km) hike around the Three Cliffs & Pwlldu Head loop from Southgate, featuring varied terrain and coastal vistas. This route, taking approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes with an elevation gain of 592 feet (180 metres), guides you across cliff tops, stony tracks, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.48 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you have a magnificent view of the cliffs and the beach. With binoculars you can watch birds, bathers, sun worshippers and climbers.

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2.02 km

View of Three Cliffs Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view looking down onto Three Cliffs Bay and Three Cliffs itself. This is one of my favourite views of the Gower. I love the climbing …

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2.73 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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7.02 km

Pwll Du Bay

Highlight • Beach

Once a haven for smugglers and later a centre for limestone quarrying. There is a history of a wreck here when the navy would try to recruit from the Gower the boat crashed! It is called Caesars Wreck.

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