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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Clydach

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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Clydach

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5.0

(3)

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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Clydach

04:46

18.3km

120m

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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The towpath that runs along the Swansea Canal is a gorgeous leafy stretch that makes for great access to the city from the north avoiding the roads and traffic.

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2

5.97 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

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3

7.10 km

Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance

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4

8.03 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

5

8.20 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • River

6

8.75 km

Forest Cycle Path

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7

9.31 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

8

10.8 km

Swansea Canal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

great place for Damoiselle flies in summer

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.59 km

6.52 km

1.60 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.98 km

5.98 km

2.45 km

599 m

302 m

< 100 m

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