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Monday, 10 September 2007
Gower Peninsula: Arthur's Stone
Arthur's Stone, also known as Maen Cetti, stands at the summit of Cefn Bryn, the red sandstone hill known as the backbone of the Gower Peninsula. Arthur's Stone hails from Neolithic times.
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Arthur`s Stone is something I`ve never seen, and would like to. I don`t suppose you would know the easiest way to get there to get there by bus? Thanks, Jeremy.
Yes, the easiest way is to get one of the 118's that travels along the north road. There are three a day that travel that way, leaving the Quadrant at 10.10, 12.10 and 14.10. There are also buses leaving Llanrhidian and heading for Port Eynon, which travel along Cefn Bryn, but I assume you'll be travelling from Swansea, so the the 118 would be easier.
After the bus passes Broad Pool, on the north road, going towards Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn rises quite steeply. You'll pass a Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water facility on the left - a small stone building with a Welsh Water sign. Not long after passing the building, you'll reach the summit of the hill. On both the left and right hand sides of the road, you'll see a rough car parking area - there are almost always vehicles parked there. As you step off the bus, face in the direction of the departing bus. To your right hand side, you'll see a clearly delineated grass path heading off the parking area, and Arthur's Stone is visible as a grey-white form, in the distance.
Just ask the driver to let you off at the top of Cefn Bryn, just before the bus starts to descend to Reynoldston. When you reach Arthur's Stone, off to the left, you'll see a mound of stones. That's the Great Cairn, an Iron Age tomb. You'll also have spectacular views from that spot, right over the Burry Estuary, to Carmarthenshire and beyond.
To be honest, I've only ever visited Arthur's Stone by car. But you should have no problem getting the bus driver to drop you off by the parking area, and it's a short walk across then. Just watch out for the pond! And the cows.
To get back to civilisation, you will probably need to walk down into Reynoldston and pick up a bus from there. Bus times can be checked here
This brings back such wonderful memories! I can't help thinking that the Gower Peninsula is the most beautiful place in Wales. I used to go there with my ex husband (he was a student at Swansea).
Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be back for more.
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4 comments:
Arthur`s Stone is something I`ve never seen, and would like to. I don`t suppose you would know the easiest way to get there to get there by bus? Thanks, Jeremy.
Yes, the easiest way is to get one of the 118's that travels along the north road. There are three a day that travel that way, leaving the Quadrant at 10.10, 12.10 and 14.10. There are also buses leaving Llanrhidian and heading for Port Eynon, which travel along Cefn Bryn, but I assume you'll be travelling from Swansea, so the the 118 would be easier.
After the bus passes Broad Pool, on the north road, going towards Reynoldston, Cefn Bryn rises quite steeply. You'll pass a Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water facility on the left - a small stone building with a Welsh Water sign. Not long after passing the building, you'll reach the summit of the hill. On both the left and right hand sides of the road, you'll see a rough car parking area - there are almost always vehicles parked there. As you step off the bus, face in the direction of the departing bus. To your right hand side, you'll see a clearly delineated grass path heading off the parking area, and Arthur's Stone is visible as a grey-white form, in the distance.
Just ask the driver to let you off at the top of Cefn Bryn, just before the bus starts to descend to Reynoldston. When you reach Arthur's Stone, off to the left, you'll see a mound of stones. That's the Great Cairn, an Iron Age tomb. You'll also have spectacular views from that spot, right over the Burry Estuary, to Carmarthenshire and beyond.
To be honest, I've only ever visited Arthur's Stone by car. But you should have no problem getting the bus driver to drop you off by the parking area, and it's a short walk across then. Just watch out for the pond! And the cows.
To get back to civilisation, you will probably need to walk down into Reynoldston and pick up a bus from there. Bus times can be checked here
This brings back such wonderful memories! I can't help thinking that the Gower Peninsula is the most beautiful place in Wales. I used to go there with my ex husband (he was a student at Swansea).
Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be back for more.
You're welcome, Linda - and thanks for stopping by. You can find loads more Gower pics on my main blog, Siani's Pot-Pourri
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