Swansea Beach – Sail Bridge loop from Sketty

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Swansea Beach – Sail Bridge loop from Sketty

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Swansea Beach – Sail Bridge loop from Sketty

01:37

27.4km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.35 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.54 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy unobstructed views across Swansea Beach on this long flat section of paved path that follows the coastline. On a clear day you should be able to see all the …

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4.87 km

Trafalgar Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Iconic bridge located at Swansea marina is a 300 foot pedestrian and cycle swing bridge that crosses the River Tawe over the barrage lock. Lovely to watch all the boats come and go.

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5.00 km

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

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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5.41 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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13.4 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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21.8 km

Sail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

22.5 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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23.9 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Lovely stretch of beach right from the marina and stretches all the way to Mumbles Pier. Have a great promenade that covers the full route with plenty to see along …

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27.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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