Penlle'r Castell Heritage Trail

The remote ruins of Penlle’r Castell on Mynydd y Gwair is the highest point in Swansea and offers some of its most spectacular views. This area is steeped in history. It used to be known as ‘The Strivelands’ due to the confrontations between the Welsh Princes of Dinefwr and the Norman Lordships of Gower.

Walk Summary

Distance: 7.5 miles (12 km).
Time:  Allow 3.5 – 4 hours.
Walk classification: Moderate – Strenuous.
Be prepared: Take plenty of drinking water, and maybe some food to eat along the way.

Useful Information

Swansea Council Countryside Access Team
01792 635746 or 01792 635230
countrysideaccess@swansea.gov.uk

Further links

Swansea Bay without a car
Traveline Cymru

An older couple in winter clothes in a rural landscape, woman is holding a child, the man is pointing to something

Walking to Penlle'r Castell - Swansea's Highest Point

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