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Margam Castle – Aberavon Beach loop from Neath

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Margam Castle – Aberavon Beach loop from Neath

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Margam Castle – Aberavon Beach loop from Neath

03:02

50.1km

220m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.09 km for 55 m

After 40.3 km for 52 m

After 50.0 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.93 km

Very Steep Climb

Highlight • Climb

2

26.5 km

Dragon Slayer Podium – Vitus Dragon Ride

Highlight • Other

All possible seasons in a few hours. The Welsh cheered us on.

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3

28.1 km

Gower Brewery Beer at Margam Country Park

Highlight • Pub

Enjoy a sample of Gower Brewery artisan beers in mMargam Park

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4

28.2 km

Margam Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Margam Country Park is an outstanding location for a run. Beautiful lakes, woodland and high viewpoints over the surrounding landscape are on offer.

There's even a dog wash complete with dryers if you're running with your faithful companion.

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5

37.4 km

Aberavon Beach Promenade and Port View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

38.0 km

Aberavon Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Here lies a huge unexpected sandy beach between the industrial edges of Swansea and Port Talbot. Known as Aberavon Sands, it's one of the longest beaches in Wales. You can …

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7

40.3 km

Aberavon Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

A lovely ride along Route 46, especially now that the canal towpath has had a longer stretch newly asphalted. Very smooth and a fast route.

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8

44.1 km

Brunel Tower and Briton Ferry Docks

Highlight • Monument

B

50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

10.8 km

8.90 km

6.23 km

414 m

305 m

276 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

21.9 km

729 m

365 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

6°C

35 %

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