River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

02:47

50.2km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.89 km

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

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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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11.4 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

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13.4 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

14.1 km

Forest Cycle Path

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21.7 km

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

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This section of NCN Route 43 takes you through woodland, alongside the river and along the the edge of Ystalyfera Natural Reserve.

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25.1 km

NCN 43 Swansea Valley Railway Path

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NCN43 follows old railways lines, riverbanks and canals from Swansea to Clydach. This section follows an old railway line, it's flat and gravelled, easy riding but pretty and no cars.

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35.5 km

River Tawe

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42.2 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

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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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