Three Cliffs Bay and Pennard Castle
Down to the Gower's most photographed bay, with a ruined castle in the dunes above it.
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 66 m
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About this walk
Three Cliffs Bay and Pennard Castle is an easy 5.3 km circular walk with 70 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Southgate car park, Pennard (grid reference SS 553 873).
Three Cliffs Bay is the Gower's best-known view: a sandy bay where the Pennard Pill winds out to sea beneath three limestone peaks. From Southgate, the walk follows the clifftops to the bay, crosses the stream on stepping stones, and climbs to the ruins of Pennard Castle in the dunes.
The stepping stones can be covered near high tide. Return over the cliffs.
Route
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1
The bay
Follow the cliffs from Southgate down to Three Cliffs Bay.
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2
Pennard Castle
Cross the stepping stones and climb to the castle, then return over the cliffs.
Summit
On the way
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Pennard CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Three Cliffs Bay and Pennard Castle take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.3 km route, which has 70 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Southgate car park, Pennard (grid reference SS 553 873). National Trust car park at Southgate (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Swansea to Southgate. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Clifftop paths, soft sand and stepping stones.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead. Check the tide times before you go.
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