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The best running trails around Swansea

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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: October 20, 2025

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1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

17.7km

01:51

120m

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

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

45.7km

05:12

760m

750m

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

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

16.4km

01:48

260m

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

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

7.08km

00:47

160m

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

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5. Bracelet Bay and Langland Bay loop from Mumbles

6.73km

00:44

110m

100m

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

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6. Langland Bay to Brandy Cove loop — Gower

12.2km

01:18

150m

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

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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.

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8. Rhossili Down & Beach loop — Gower Peninsula

10.3km

01:11

230m

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

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

5.47km

00:36

80m

70m

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

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10. Whiteford Sands loop from Llanmadoc — Gŵyr / Gower

8.06km

00:57

60m

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

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

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

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

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