River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera
River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera
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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera
01:15
20.4km
120m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.47 km
River Tawe
Highlight • River
3.03 km
Forest Cycle Path
Highlight • Trail
3.58 km
Forest Stream
Highlight • River
9.17 km
Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
You can either walk or cycle on the towpath, which occasionally switches over the river on a series of narrow bridges.
Do take care if you're on a bike as there's often runners, walkers, children and dogs also using the shared path.
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10.3 km
Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
Situated along the Swansea Canal towpath (National Cycle Route 43), just before Coed Gwilym park, you might want to take it easy and sound your bell if you want to stay on!
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14.7 km
Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe
Highlight • Bridge
15.9 km
Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance
Highlight • Monument
16.8 km
River Cascade on the Tawe
Highlight • Waterfall
20.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.5 km
4.22 km
396 m
194 m
125 m
Surfaces
14.3 km
3.36 km
1.75 km
1.01 km
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