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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

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5.0

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Swansea Bay Cycle Path – Swansea Bay Beach loop from Cathole Cave

02:14

34.9km

360m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.36 km

Pasties at Shepherd's Cross

Highlight • Other

2

1.36 km

Shepherds Café & Gower Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely dip to refresh the feet after a long cycle. Great Cider made at the Heritage centre with apples pressed from their very own orchard on site

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3

11.3 km

The Junction Café

Highlight • Rest Area

A cafe in a converted railway station. Great place to start/end a ride with lots of outdoor space and seating so you can keep an eye on your bike! Our breakfast came quickly and the Portugese tarts were good!

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4

16.9 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

17.0 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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6

17.4 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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18.9 km

ABCC Meeting Point

Beach

8

22.5 km

Swansea Bay Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Along Swansea's seafront, there is a wonderful bike path that traces Swansea Bay. With fantastic views across the bay, the traffic-free path leads 5.8 miles (9.3 km) between the Observatory …

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9

23.4 km

Swansea Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely long stretch of beach across from the Clyne cycle path. You can run all the way along the promenade down to Swansea city or along to Mumbles. There are is a cafe further along and public toilets.

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B

34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

14.3 km

3.89 km

1.34 km

729 m

285 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

9.05 km

1.35 km

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Tuesday 13 October

18°C

12°C

17 %

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