River Tawe – Forest Stream loop from Pontardawe

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River Tawe – Forest Stream loop from Pontardawe

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River Tawe – Forest Stream loop from Pontardawe

02:24

9.29km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Gunnersbury Riverside Park Entrance

Highlight • Parking

2.99 km

Swansea Canal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

great place for Damoiselle flies in summer

Tip by

3.84 km

Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

be aware that after very heavy rain this area under bridge can sometimes get flooded. usually ok, but felt it wise to mention.

Tip by

4.46 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

5.02 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

5.57 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • River

5.73 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

6.66 km

Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance

Highlight • Monument

9.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

659 m

210 m

146 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

3.42 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

4°C

27 %

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Comments

May 5, 2025,Easy scenic loop - Swansea valley

Love this walk near my home. All hard surfaces and no uphill sections makes it ideal to wall, run or cycle. Lots of nature and heritage too.

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River Tawe – Forest Stream loop from Pontardawe

Gunnersbury Riverside Park Entrance

Swansea Canal Nature Reserve

Stone Arch Bridge

River Tawe

Forest Cycle Path

Forest Stream

River Cascade on the Tawe

Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance

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