West Cross Beach – The Mumbles loop from Sketty

West Cross Beach – The Mumbles loop from Sketty

Easy

5.0

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West Cross Beach – The Mumbles loop from Sketty

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.78 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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5.56 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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5.94 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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6.29 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7.65 km

Mumbles Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Looks beautiful now the works have finished to improve the flood defence systems. Can get a little busy at times

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8.91 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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11.1 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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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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