Cefn Bryn, Ancient ridge at Gower Peninsula, Wales
The 5-mile-long Old Red Sandstone ridge rises 188 meters above sea level, offering views across the Gower Peninsula and surrounding waters.
Archaeological excavations near Arthur's Stone revealed over sixty burial cairns dating from the Bronze Age when the area served ceremonial purposes.
The ridge earned the name 'backbone of Gower' from residents due to its distinct protrusion through the surrounding limestone landscape.
Multiple footpaths provide access to the ridge, with informal parking areas at the summit and additional spaces in neighboring villages.
Broad Pool, a protected freshwater reserve at the eastern approach, supports rare aquatic plants, amphibians, dragonflies, and wetland birds.
Location: Swansea
Elevation above the sea: 188 m
GPS coordinates: 51.58003,-4.14023
Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:35
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