Cross Hands, via Kiwelly & Drefach from Station carpark, Gowerton

Cross Hands, via Kiwelly & Drefach
From Gowerton, head west to Loughor, then on to North Dock, Llanelli on road; join cycle path and follow to Burry Port, then join road heading north.
On to Kidwelly via Pinged, then loop around Kidwelly before heading east on B4308, swinging north around Glyn Abbey Golf Club and onto Heol Nazareth in to Pontyates.
Clim for approx 1 mile, max 10%, and short descent to Pontberem. Then a climb for approx 3.8 miles, average 3 – 4% with a max gradient of 7%, to Drefach and on to Cross Hands.
Lunch at The Big Bite
After lunch, join the Swiss Valley trail heading west and south and follow this all the way south to North Dock, and road back to Gowerton.
Surface Type: Mix of paved and gravel cycle paths, quiet country lanes, and busier roads.

Hazards: Can be busy between Loughour and North dock.
Highlights: Swiss Valley Path descent.

Distance: 52 miles
Ascent: 2007 feet

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