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Swansea Canal Towpath – Swansea Marina loop from Garnant

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Swansea Marina loop from Garnant

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Swansea Marina loop from Garnant

03:16

54.4km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.7 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 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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18.7 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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26.9 km

Swansea Marina

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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27.5 km

Wonderful little microbrewery in Swansea marina, easy to incorporate on a ride along Swansea Bay or the perfect place to finish off at.

Check out seasonal opening times and what's new at beerriffbrewing.com/about

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40.2 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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54.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

21.9 km

7.20 km

1.69 km

668 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

4.16 km

1.40 km

419 m

225 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

20°C

15°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Swansea Marina loop from Garnant

Swansea Canal Towpath

River Tawe

Swansea Waterfront Cycling Route

Swansea Marina

Beer Riff Brewing Company

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

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