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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Craig-cefn-parc

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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Craig-cefn-parc

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Swansea Canal Towpath – River Tawe loop from Craig-cefn-parc

02:49

45.2km

400m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.73 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.

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2

19.2 km

Ynys Dawela Nature Park

Highlight • Natural

Open all year around the Ynys Dawela nature park is a beautful haven, located near the Brynnaman end of the Amman Valley Cycle Trail: a very easy (basically a very shallow inclined path which runs alongside tbe river Amman...

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3

20.6 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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4

33.3 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

5

37.0 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

Highlight • Bridge

B

45.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

8.86 km

6.16 km

3.64 km

1.53 km

677 m

109 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

6.13 km

2.34 km

1.14 km

742 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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