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Blackpill Bird Sculpture – West Cross Beach loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

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Blackpill Bird Sculpture – West Cross Beach loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

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Blackpill Bird Sculpture – West Cross Beach loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

01:44

6.74km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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783 m

Blackpill Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

1.69 km

West Cross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach along the bay between Swansea city centre and Mumbles. At low tide, the bay becomes an endless expanse of mudflats and sand creating an eye-pleasing vista as you jog on by.

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2.07 km

West Cross Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect beer garden for taking in views of Swansea Bay and a nice rest stop with great food and service

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2.42 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

Does great ice cream along the cycle route with seating outside by the bike

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2.66 km

The Mumbles

Highlight • Settlement

The Mumbles is a great place to stop off on your tour. It's one of Dylan Thomas’ (many) stomping grounds and is home to the infamous "Mumbles Mile" of drinking …

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3.39 km

Joe's Ice Cream Parlour, Mumbles

Highlight • Restaurant

Simply world famous best ice cream in the world! I frequently enjoy a chocolate sundae, marshmallow sundae, the best is the chocolate north pole in my opinion.

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

1.26 km

752 m

404 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

1.93 km

134 m

119 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Blackpill Bird Sculpture – West Cross Beach loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

Blackpill Bird Sculpture

West Cross Beach

West Cross Inn

Ripples Café

The Mumbles

Joe's Ice Cream Parlour, Mumbles

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