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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Marina loop from Tycoch

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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Marina loop from Tycoch

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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Marina loop from Tycoch

03:09

50.7km

310m

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: November 6, 2025

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 8.29 km for 262 m

After 12.3 km for 115 m

After 29.6 km for 292 m

After 30.4 km for 209 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.76 km

Swansea Civic Centre Bike-Sharing Station

Highlight • Structure

4.80 km

National Waterfront Museum

Highlight • Monument

The National Waterfront Museum is a treasure trove of history. The exhibitions take you through Wales' industrial history and innovation from the Industrial Revolution up until today.

The museum is …

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12.4 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

17.1 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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36.1 km

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

Highlight • Bridge

This is a great section of NCN 4 which crosses over the River Neath parallel to the elevated M4 motorway. It's quite an industrial stretch but the views are great, and the cycle path is segregated from the road.

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44.4 km

The Daily Grind Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Unexpected stop, but really great coffee and very helpful barista. Only open during the week, unfortunately not at weekend.

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45.1 km

Swansea Marina

Highlight • Structure

Superb flat ride

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45.5 km

Beer Riff Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

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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46.3 km

ABCC Meeting Point

Beach

50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

11.8 km

6.19 km

2.53 km

1.90 km

258 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

9.37 km

1.27 km

1.25 km

584 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 24 December

6°C

2°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Marina loop from Tycoch

Swansea Civic Centre Bike-Sharing Station

National Waterfront Museum

River Tawe

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

The Daily Grind Coffee Shop

Swansea Marina

Beer Riff Brewing Company

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