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Forest Stream – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

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Forest Stream – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

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Forest Stream – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

02:47

50.1km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.89 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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11.4 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

Highlight • Bridge

13.4 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

14.1 km

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

21.7 km

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

Highlight • Cycleway

This section of NCN Route 43 takes you through woodland, alongside the river and along the the edge of Ystalyfera Natural Reserve.

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25.1 km

NCN 43 Swansea Valley Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

NCN43 follows old railways lines, riverbanks and canals from Swansea to Clydach. This section follows an old railway line, it's flat and gravelled, easy riding but pretty and no cars.

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36.5 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • River

42.1 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

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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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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

6.47 km

4.17 km

1.82 km

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

7.23 km

4.17 km

302 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

13°C

96 %

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Forest Stream – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Llansamlet

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

River Cascade on the Tawe

Forest Cycle Path

NCN Route 43: Ystalyfera Nature Reserve Section

NCN 43 Swansea Valley Railway Path

Forest Stream

Swansea Canal Towpath

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