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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea Valley Tyre and Exhaust

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea Valley Tyre and Exhaust

Hard

31

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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Swansea Valley Tyre and Exhaust

01:48

17.3km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

49 m

River Tawe

Highlight • River

2

609 m

Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

3

9.43 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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4

10.5 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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5

13.9 km

Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe

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6

15.0 km

Old Stone Wall with Arched Entrance

Highlight • Monument

7

16.0 km

River Cascade on the Tawe

Highlight • Waterfall

8

16.1 km

Forest Stream

Highlight • River

B

17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

3.91 km

760 m

138 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

5.46 km

2.42 km

470 m

138 m

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