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Caves Β· South Wales

Paviland Cave

Also known as: Ogof Penifei, Goat's Cave

In or near Oxwich.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Paviland Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

Yellow lichen - geograph.org.uk - 6788451

Alan Hughes β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Paviland Cave is a named cave entrance in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Ogof Penifei, Goat's Cave. Coordinates: 51.5501Β°, -4.2555Β°.

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Place summary

Paviland Cave, also known as Ogof Penifei or Goat's Cave, is located in Rhossili, South Wales. This cave is notable for its archaeological significance, housing one of the earliest known human burials in Britain.

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Coordinates
51.5501, -4.2555
District
Swansea
Parish
Rhossili
Postcode
SA3 1PQ
Parliamentary constituency
Gower

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Yellow lichen - geograph.org.uk - 6788451πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South Wales

Paviland Main Cliff

Paviland Main Cliff β€” a climbing crag in wales south.

Yellow lichen - geograph.org.uk - 6788451πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· South Wales

Yellow Top, Paviland

Yellow Top, Paviland β€” a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Yellow lichen - geograph.org.uk - 6788451πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South Wales

Paviland Far West

Paviland Far West β€” a climbing crag in wales south.

Yellow lichen - geograph.org.uk - 6788451πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South Wales

Paviland Far Far West

Paviland Far Far West β€” a climbing crag in wales south.

Looking out from the entrance of Paviland Cave - geograph.org.uk - 5497574πŸ“· 5

Climbing & bouldering crags Β· South Wales

Juniper Wall

Juniper Wall β€” a climbing crag in wales south.

Stile at Foxhole Slade - geograph.org.uk - 6066838πŸ“· 5

Caves Β· South Wales

Fox Hole Slade Cave

Fox Hole Slade Cave β€” cave in wales south.

Where to eat & stay near Paviland Cave

Places to stay

Farm track - geograph.org.uk - 5855378πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South Wales

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park β€” a campsite in wales south.

Farm track - geograph.org.uk - 5855378πŸ“· 4

Campsites Β· South Wales

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park

Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park β€” a campsite in wales south.

Field of wheat - geograph.org.uk - 7517923πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South Wales

Buzzards Rest CL Caravan Site

Buzzards Rest CL Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in wales south.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk
Track (public footpath) from Middleton to Rhossili - geograph.org.uk - 5838824πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Rhossili Village Hall & Bunkhouse

Rhossili Village Hall & Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in wales south.

Pitton Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 4557098πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

YHA Rhossili

YHA Rhossili β€” a hostel in wales south.

β†— yha.org.uk
Cut Benchmark on the Youth Hostel at Port Eynon - geograph.org.uk - 6935662πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· South Wales

Port Eynon Youth Hostel

Port Eynon Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in wales south.

Places to eat & drink

Don't be a lobster, bilingual advice at the beach at Oxwich Bay - geograph.org.uk - 7267609πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Beach House

Beach House β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β™Ώβ†— beachhouseoxwich.co.uk
Croeso LoungeπŸ“· 3

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Croeso Lounge

Croeso Lounge β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— thelounges.co.uk
Nishimura LtdπŸ“· 3

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Nishimura Ltd

Nishimura Ltd β€” a restaurant in wales south.

β†— nishiumura.co.uk
Snow Day - geograph.org.uk - 1466029πŸ“· 5

CafΓ©s Β· South Wales

Bryn Breakfast

Bryn Breakfast β€” a cafΓ© in wales south.

Mermaid Cafe Bar and RestaurantπŸ“· 3

Restaurants Β· South Wales

Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant

Mermaid Cafe Bar and Restaurant β€” a restaurant in wales south.

Free↗ mermaidmumbles.co.uk
Fanning the flame - geograph.org.uk - 4523568πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South Wales

The Porterhouse

The Porterhouse β€” a restaurant in wales south.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Paviland Cave?
Paviland Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 1PQ), in the parish of Rhossili.
What is Paviland Cave?
Paviland Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Paviland Cave?
Drivers can use postcode SA3 1PQ.
Is Paviland Cave free to visit?
Yes, Paviland Cave is free to enter.
How do I get to Paviland Cave?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 1PQ. It sits within the Gower parliamentary constituency.