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Swansea Beach – Swansea Marina loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Marina loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Marina loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

01:42

28.1km

120m

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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.28 km for 211 m

After 7.18 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.54 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy unobstructed views across Swansea Beach on this long flat section of paved path that follows the coastline. On a clear day you should be able to see all the …

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3.39 km

Swansea Beach Promenade Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike lane along the sea front

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4.82 km

Swansea Marina

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

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5.83 km

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

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14.2 km

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

Highlight • Bridge

This is a great section of NCN 4 which crosses over the River Neath parallel to the elevated M4 motorway. It's quite an industrial stretch but the views are great, and the cycle path is segregated from the road.

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23.2 km

Beer Riff Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Wonderful little microbrewery in Swansea marina, easy to incorporate on a ride along Swansea Bay or the perfect place to finish off at.

Check out seasonal opening times and what's new at beerriffbrewing.com/about

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24.6 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

2.80 km

1.84 km

1.43 km

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

8.07 km

1.05 km

717 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

31°C

19°C

0 %

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Marina loop from Swansea University Singleton Park Campus

Swansea Beach

Swansea Beach Promenade Cycle Path

Swansea Marina

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

Beer Riff Brewing Company

Swansea Beach

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