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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Pontardawe

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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Pontardawe

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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Pontardawe

00:53

11.5km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.57 km for 320 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.68 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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4.79 km

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

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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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9.25 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

3.32 km

2.40 km

516 m

165 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.43 km

1.37 km

1.35 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 17 June

19°C

13°C

26 %

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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Pontardawe

Swansea Canal Towpath

Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

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