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Swansea Canal Towpath – Tennant Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

Swansea Canal Towpath – Tennant Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

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Swansea Canal Towpath – Tennant Canal Towpath loop from Swansea

03:16

52.1km

620m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 235 m

After 38.2 km for 92 m

After 52.0 km for 235 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.4 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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2

12.5 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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3

27.4 km

View of the Valleys Near Ystradgynlais

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watch out for the cows

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4

32.9 km

Aberdulais Stone Bridge

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5

35.3 km

Church of St Illtyd

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13th Century church, visible from canal cycle path.

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6

41.7 km

NCN 4 Cycle Path Bridge over the River Neath

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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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7

45.2 km

Tennant Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Lovely hidden gravel tow path away from Fabian Way.

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47.3 km

Ashlands Woods

Forest

9

50.3 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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52.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

16.6 km

7.01 km

6.34 km

2.60 km

1.05 km

260 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

13.3 km

9.18 km

4.14 km

1.27 km

409 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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