Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Swansea

Swansea

The best running trails around Swansea

4.5

(75)

17,637

runners

614

runs

Running around Swansea is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Swansea—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 11, 2025

5.0

(4)

1,089

runners

1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

17.7km

01:51

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

128

runners

2. Blue pool bay & Rhossili beach loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

45.7km

05:12

760m

750m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

runners

3. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

7.08km

00:47

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

runners

4. Pwlldu Head, Caswell Bay & Three Cliffs Bay loop from Southgate — Gower Peninsula

16.4km

01:48

260m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(2)

runners

5. Bracelet Bay and Langland Bay loop from Mumbles

6.73km

00:44

110m

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

runners

6. Langland Bay to Brandy Cove loop — Gower

12.2km

01:18

150m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

runners

7. Penllergare Valley Woods loop

4.51km

00:31

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.0

(2)

runners

8. Rhossili Down & Beach loop — Gower Peninsula

10.3km

01:11

230m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

runners

9. Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

5.47km

00:36

80m

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

3.0

(1)

runners

10. Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

8.06km

00:57

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures around Swansea

National Cycle Network Route 4 — Greenwich to Fishguard

Cycling Collection by

Alice Baddeley

Around the edge in 80 days — cycling the coastline of Britain

Cycling Collection by

Alice Baddeley

The glorious South Wales coastline by bike — Celtic Trail

Cycling Collection by

Katherine Moore

Spectacular rides in Wales and south-west England – e-bike trials by Halfords

Cycling Collection by

Halfords UK

Bikepacking the length of Wales from Worms Head to Great Orme

Mountain Biking Collection by

Doubletrackfanatic

My favourite Welsh off-road rides — Gravel heaven in Wales

Cycling Collection by

Katherine Moore

Coastal mountain biking in the South of England and Wales

Mountain Biking Collection by

komoot

Most popular routes around Swansea

Hiking around Swansea

Easy hikes around Swansea

Cycling around Swansea

Road Cycling Routes around Swansea

MTB Trails around Swansea

Gravel biking around Swansea

Most popular attractions around Swansea

Places to see

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Mountain Peaks

Castles

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Check out more Running Trails & Routes throughout Swansea below and find the perfect route in your destination.

Clyne Valley Woods Oxwich Wood Gower Aonb (Gŵyr Ahne)Gower Coast National Nature Reserve Whiteford National Nature Reserve Bishopston Valley Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Explore more

Browse the best Running Trails & Routes in other regions.

Monmouthshire Pembrokeshire Mumbles Cardiff Talybont-On-Usk Carmarthenshire Newport Sketty Vale of Glamorgan Llangennith, Llanmadoc And Cheriton Townhill Ceredigion Castle Rhondda Cynon Taf Neath Port Talbot Landore St. Thomas Glyn Tarell Bridgend Cray Caerphilly Uplands Rhossili Penrice Torfaen Cathays Ystradfellte Llanfrynach Llywel Tenby Llanishen Pennard Llandaff North Llanigon The Vale Of Grwyney Whitchurch Craswall Rhiwbina Llangattock Llanyrafon Crickhowell Pontnewydd Margam Heath Caerphilly Sandfields West Sandfields East Penllergaer Bedwas Trethomas & Machen Aberavon Van Merthyr Tydfil Llangyfelach Gwernyfed Ynysddu Brecon Baglan Bay Tonna Blaenavon Glynneath Cwmbran Central Llansamlet Felin-Fach Rudry Llanfihangel Cwmdu With Bwlch And Cathedine Radyr and Morganstown Trallong Port Talbot Baglan Maescar Ilston Maesycwmmer Marloes And St. Brides Baglan Moors Honddu Isaf Port Eynon Gowerton Longtown Gwynfi And Croeserw Talgarth Crosskeys Cyncoed Penmaen Mawr Penyrheol Trecenydd & Energlyn Tai-Bach Llanddew Turnastone Bryn Briton Ferry Upper Killay Tawe-Uchaf Penylan Clyne And Melincourt Yscir Abersychan Pentwyn Bishopston Old St Mellons Lisvane Ponthir Gelligaer Margam Moors Llanbradach Upper Cwmbran Blaenau Gwent Llangors Roath New Inn Onllwyn Coedffranc Killay Neath Morriston Risca East Pengam Penderry Bon-Y-Maen Bronllys Llanrhidian Lower Cwmbrwla Pen Tranch Llanrhidian Higher Newbridge Pontllanfraith Risca West Crynant Cwmavon Pentyrch Cymer And Glyncorrwg Blaenhonddan Clydach Cilybebyll Abercarn Llancillo Reynoldston Resolven Cefn Fforest Llangynidr Michaelchurch Escley Bacton Bargoed Llanveynoe St. Margarets Pontprennau Llwchwr Walterstone Dulas Pelenna Fairwater Wormbridge Kenderchurch Grovesend And Waungron Abbey Dore Nelson Llantarnam Kentchurch Tongwynlais Croesyceiliog Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Aber Valley Crumlin Peterchurch Pontlliw And Tircoed Ewyas Harold Rowlstone Llanwrtyd Wells Henllys Cwmllynfell Argoed Panteg Trevethin Pontarddulais Blaengwrach Blackwood Birchgrove Cockett Ystradgynlais Newton Seven Sisters Pontymoile Dunvant Vowchurch Pontardawe Gorseinon Ystalyfera Mynyddbach Dyffryn Clydach

The best running trails around Swansea

1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

2. Blue pool bay & Rhossili beach loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

3. Oxwich Natural Nature Reserve loop from Oxwich — Gŵyr / Gower

4. Pwlldu Head, Caswell Bay & Three Cliffs Bay loop from Southgate — Gower Peninsula

5. Bracelet Bay and Langland Bay loop from Mumbles

6. Langland Bay to Brandy Cove loop — Gower

7. Penllergare Valley Woods loop

8. Rhossili Down & Beach loop — Gower Peninsula

9. Worm's Head loop from Rhossili — Gŵyr / Gower

10. Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

Other adventures around Swansea

Most popular routes around Swansea

Most popular attractions around Swansea

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️