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Swansea Canal Towpath – Mumbles Pier loop from Ystradgynlais

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Mumbles Pier loop from Ystradgynlais

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Mumbles Pier loop from Ystradgynlais

03:53

71.9km

330m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 35.9 km for 84 m

After 36.5 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.7 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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25.5 km

Swansea Waterfront Cycling Route

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of wide pavement around the water, wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon but I imagine it gets rammed with people sometimes.

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26.1 km

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

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27.0 km

ABCC Meeting Point

Beach

36.3 km

Mumbles Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Structure

Walk all the way along the pier past the old lifeboat station to check out the newer RNLI funded Mumbles Lifeboat Station and visitor centre.

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36.6 km

Mumbles Pier and Lifeboat Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

Refreshment and toilet facilities. Also nice place to have some fun.

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36.6 km

Mumbles Pier

Highlight • Structure

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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37.3 km

Bracelet Bay and the Mumbles Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Bracelet Bay is a small bay on the south of the Gower Peninsula. It is the first bay one comes to after leaving Swansea Bay and rounding Mumbles Head.
Surrounded …

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71.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.2 km

6.24 km

4.72 km

2.28 km

315 m

247 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

20.7 km

4.17 km

912 m

632 m

216 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

18°C

13°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Mumbles Pier loop from Ystradgynlais

Swansea Canal Towpath

Swansea Waterfront Cycling Route

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Mumbles Lifeboat Station

Mumbles Pier and Lifeboat Station

Mumbles Pier

Bracelet Bay and the Mumbles Lighthouse

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