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The best cycling routes around Swansea

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Cycling around Swansea is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South Wales. So you can find your perfect Swansea bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles loop

33.8km

02:10

340m

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

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2. Gower loop from Gowerton

62.2km

04:04

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. River Tawe to Neath Canal loop from Swansea

70.9km

04:56

590m

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

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4. Ammanford and Swansea loop from Gowerton

75.7km

04:41

550m

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

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5. Gowerton and Crofty loop from Reynoldston – Gower Peninsula

41.1km

02:34

430m

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

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The best cycling routes around Swansea

1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles loop

2. Gower loop from Gowerton

3. River Tawe to Neath Canal loop from Swansea

4. Ammanford and Swansea loop from Gowerton

5. Gowerton and Crofty loop from Reynoldston – Gower Peninsula

6. Three Crosses and Pennard loop from Mumbles – Gower

7. Oldwalls and Lunnon loop from Port Eynon – Gower

8. Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Clyne Valley Cycle Path loop from Sketty Park

9. Swansea Bay Cycle Path – The Junction Café loop from Swansea

10. Beer Riff Brewing Company – Swansea Bay Cycle Path loop from Oystermouth

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