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Swansea Canal Towpath – National Waterfront Museum loop from Swansea

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Swansea Canal Towpath – National Waterfront Museum loop from Swansea

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4.0

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Swansea Canal Towpath – National Waterfront Museum loop from Swansea

05:13

82.3km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 235 m

After 9.73 km for 115 m

After 82.2 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.97 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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9.79 km

Brynaman Bike Path

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful traffic-free path along the River Amman with great views to the Black and Betws Mountains and wonderful scenery. The route also includes woodland, farmland, river pools and weirs.

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36.1 km

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Highlight • Historical Site

This disused railway bridge ran East out of the old iron works, across the river Amman to join the main line.

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42.0 km

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Black Mountain Category 3 Climb from Brynaman is a 5.5km climb with a total ascent of 312m, topping out at 495m. The average gradient is 5.8% with the steepest …

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67.1 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

The towpath that runs along the Swansea Canal is a gorgeous leafy stretch that makes for great access to the city from the north avoiding the roads and traffic.

You …

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68.2 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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80.6 km

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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82.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

21.8 km

10.2 km

3.13 km

1.82 km

493 m

260 m

Surfaces

63.5 km

14.7 km

1.75 km

1.28 km

765 m

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

15°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Swansea Canal Towpath – National Waterfront Museum loop from Swansea

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

River Tawe

Brynaman Bike Path

Disused Railway Bridge Over the River Amman

Black Mountain Climb from Brynaman

Swansea Canal Towpath

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

National Waterfront Museum

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