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Blackpill Bird Sculpture – The Mumbles loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

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United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Sketty

Blackpill Bird Sculpture – The Mumbles loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

Easy

5.0

(3)

70

riders

Blackpill Bird Sculpture – The Mumbles loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

00:43

15.6km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.80 km for 3 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.37 km

Swansea Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely long stretch of beach across from the Clyne cycle path. You can run all the way along the promenade down to Swansea city or along to Mumbles. There are is a cafe further along and public toilets.

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2

4.67 km

Blackpill Bird Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

3

5.96 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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4

6.31 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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5

7.67 km

Mumbles Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

6

8.93 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 …

Tip by

7

11.2 km

The Old Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

The old London Midland Scottish railway from Swansea Victoria to Shrewsbury passed through the valley. Its trackbed now forms the park's main footpath and cycleway.

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B

15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.78 km

1.29 km

306 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.01 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

24°C

16°C

42 %

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