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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystalyfera

01:15

20.4km

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.47 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

2

3.03 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

3

3.58 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • River

4

9.17 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.

You …

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5

10.3 km

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Here's a very low bridge along the canal, especially when on a bike.

Situated along the Swansea Canal towpath (National Cycle Route 43), just before Coed Gwilym park, you might …

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6

14.7 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

Highlight • Bridge

7

15.9 km

Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance

Highlight • Monument

8

16.8 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

B

20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

4.22 km

396 m

194 m

125 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

3.36 km

1.75 km

1.01 km

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