The Top 7 Peaks around Swansea
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Swansea is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 7
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Swansea for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Swansea for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Llanmadoc Hill Summit & Orientation Table
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Llanmadoc Hill has fine views across towards Rhossili Down and nearby Harding's Down. With a trig point, a cairn, and an orientation table, it has a nice broad summit, which …
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Rhossili Down Summit
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Rhossili Down is a long ridge on the western tip of the Gower Penninsula. It stretches from Worms Head to Burry Holmes Island. It is a marvellous bit of high …
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View of Three Cliffs Bay from Cefn Bryn
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Although you can get much closer to the shore than this, climbing up to the huge ridge of Cefn Bryn is well worth it for the sweeping panoramic views of …
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Cefn Bryn
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This ancient 5-mile (3 km) long sandstone ridge is the highest point on the Gower Peninsula. The ridge is made up of historic common land and Arthur's Stone, a large …
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View from Kilvey Hill across Swansea and Swansea Bay
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The top of Kilvey Hill is marked with a stone sit down area with commanding views down over Swansea and the coast. However, the true summit is back about 70 …
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Penlle'r Castell Earthworks, Mynydd y Betws
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Mynydd y Betws is a mountain or large hill located on the border between Swansea and Carmarthenshire in South Wales, between Ammanford and Clydach. It is an area of upland …
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Llanmadoc Hill Summit & Viewpoint
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The summit of Llanmadoc Hill is only 186m high but it makes for a really good run out from Llanmadoc. The views are pretty special on a sky blue day. The summit is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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