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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay loop from Swansea

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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay loop from Swansea

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4.8

(16)

364

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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay loop from Swansea

01:06

17.7km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 235 m

After 2.22 km for 196 m

After 17.5 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.32 km

Swansea Beach Promenade Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike lane along the sea front

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5.08 km

Swansea Bay Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Along Swansea's seafront, there is a wonderful bike path that traces Swansea Bay. With fantastic views across the bay, the traffic-free path leads 5.8 miles (9.3 km) between the Observatory …

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6.30 km

A cafe in a converted railway station. Great place to start/end a ride with lots of outdoor space and seating so you can keep an eye on your bike! Our breakfast came quickly and the Portugese tarts were good!

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6.70 km

Swansea Bay

Highlight • Beach

Huge beach at low tide. Nice for beachcombing.

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8.88 km

Mumbles Head and Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

The Mumbles is a very popular headland at the Western edge of Swansea Bay and marking the start of the Gower Peninsula.

Views of the lighthouse, a walk along the …

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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

530 m

463 m

260 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.69 km

8.23 km

432 m

369 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

19°C

9°C

28 %

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