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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

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4.6

(15)

108

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

03:14

52.3km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 235 m

After 1.85 km for 157 m

After 6.88 km for 115 m

After 52.1 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

Changes from a fast-flowing shallow river in Pontardawe to a much deeper tidal river by the time you get to Swansea. Plenty of bird wildlife if pick a secluded spot and sit on the banks

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6.94 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

11.7 km

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Here's a very low bridge along the canal, especially when on a bike.

Situated along the Swansea Canal towpath (National Cycle Route 43), just before Coed Gwilym park, you might …

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26.7 km

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of NCN Route 43 takes you through woodland, alongside the river and along the the edge of Ystalyfera Natural Reserve.

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33.7 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

40.4 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The towpath that runs along the Swansea Canal is a gorgeous leafy stretch that makes for great access to the city from the north avoiding the roads and traffic.

You …

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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

8.64 km

4.70 km

1.37 km

435 m

402 m

194 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

7.84 km

3.36 km

1.01 km

892 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

River Tawe

River Tawe

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

River Tawe

Swansea Canal Towpath

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