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Ultra-Trail Gower Peninsula®

Trail Running Route

Hard
32.83 mi
4,233 ft
Lace up your trail shoes and embark on the UKs most beautiful Ultra-Marathon route, immersed in a landscape with rugged coastal cliffs, golden sandy beaches of Oxwich Bay, and the lush rolling moorland of Cefn Bryn.

Starting early on Friday morning, with the festival crowds applauding your start line, the route winds its way over to South Gower where you’ll take in the crystal clear waters of Three Cliffs Bay. You’ll then travel West along the Wales Coast Path, traversing the entire rugged coastline, panoramic sea views to your left, before eventually reaching the iconic Rhossili Bay, and being treated to the sight of Europe's third best beach! You’ll then climb up over the hills of Rhossili Downs, an area steeped in rich history and heritage, before winding your way through the quaint villages of Llangennith and Llanmaddoc.

As the day gradually unfolds and the miles tick away, runners can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience that not only tests their endurance but also allows them to connect with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Gower Peninsula - a truly unforgettable setting for an ultra-marathon.

This is a fully supported route and includes three aid stations, stocked full of fuel & hydration to keep you going.
Created By
Love Trails Festival

Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Up to the main path!0.16 mi131 ft14.8%
North side path to ridge past the little pond0.09 mi49 ft9.5%
4WD climb0.72 mi62 ft1.6%
Short return to car park1.91 mi-243 ft-1.9%
Up Cefn bryn0.53 mi66 ft1.9%
Cefn Bryn west to east0.82 mi-157 ft-2.1%
Cefyn Bryn Downhill Steep Bit to Road0.24 mi-164 ft-12.8%
Nemesis0.21 mi108 ft9.6%
Climb to 6th0.22 mi72 ft4.7%
Bridge to 6th0.17 mi92 ft9.2%
South to the castle (xc)0.26 mi13 ft1.0%
Pennard Castle Downhill0.30 mi-79 ft-5.0%
Stepping Stones through the trees0.28 mi46 ft3.1%
Sand path sprint0.12 mi138 ft21.0%
Dune sprint0.17 mi108 ft10.8%
Round the Tor top west (xc)0.39 mi79 ft2.1%
Tor Ridge west (xc)0.59 mi-115 ft-0.2%
Tor path west0.29 mi-26 ft-0.3%
Gower CTS Plunge0.20 mi-141 ft-13.0%
Nicholaston Burrows to bridge (sand)0.47 mi-59 ft-2.3%
Oxwich Marsh bridge to Oxwich car park along beach1.02 mi20 ft0.2%
Beach back1.21 mi20 ft0.3%
Oxwich Castle Cottages Climb0.29 mi226 ft14.5%
Oxwich point gate to gate1.67 mi223 ft0.3%
Orienteer's Cardiac Steps0.09 mi121 ft23.2%
Meadow blast0.83 mi-30 ft-0.5%
Oxwich Castle Cottages Climb0.26 mi144 ft10.3%
Follow the Diversion 0.36 mi-82 ft-0.8%
Port Eynon Point Climb0.24 mi72 ft5.6%
Overton Ln Climb0.35 mi167 ft9.0%
Long 'ole hill0.23 mi82 ft6.6%
worm to Rhosili trig 1.47 mi479 ft6.1%
Coastguard Cottages Climb0.69 mi148 ft4.0%
Rhossili downs up an over1.70 mi-463 ft-1.4%
Rhossili Down Ascent0.41 mi331 ft15.0%
Crazy decent0.32 mi-354 ft-19.9%
Steepness0.18 mi138 ft13.8%
Burry Lane Climb0.44 mi49 ft2.1%