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Swansea Marina – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Neath

Swansea Marina – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Neath

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Swansea Marina – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Neath

02:01

42.5km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.09 km for 55 m

After 42.4 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.37 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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8.43 km

Bus Stop Shelter

Highlight • Structure

13.9 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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14.7 km

Swansea Marina

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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28.3 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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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

9.44 km

6.13 km

2.22 km

1.46 km

452 m

257 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

6.63 km

1.60 km

677 m

397 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

17°C

60 %

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Swansea Marina – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Neath

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

Bus Stop Shelter

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Swansea Marina

Swansea Canal Towpath

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