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Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

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Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

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5.0

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Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

01:51

17.7km

120m

Running

Embark on a jogging adventure from Swansea Bay to Mumbles, a difficult 11.0-mile (17.7 km) route that typically takes 1 hour and 51 minutes to complete, featuring 385 feet (117 metres) of elevation gain. You'll experience diverse terrain, from winding gravel and dirt paths within Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve to…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.25 km

Swansea Beach

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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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5.45 km

West Cross Beach

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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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8.63 km

Mumbles Pier

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Mumbles Pier is one of Swansea’s most iconic and recognisable landmarks. The Mumbles Pier is one of only six surviving iron piers in Wales. The 835ft structure is free to walk along and enjoy.

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9.23 km

View of Swansea Bay from Mumbles Hill

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Mumbles Hill is an important nature reserve that sits on the south eastern tip of the Gower Peninsula. It consists of winding gravel and dirt paths that provide beautiful scenery over Swansea Bay.

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17.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.8 km

1.08 km

898 m

519 m

314 m

Surfaces

9.10 km

6.80 km

1.20 km

519 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

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West Cross Beach

Mumbles Pier

View of Swansea Bay from Mumbles Hill

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