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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais

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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais

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National Waterfront Museum – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais

04:12

68.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.9 km for 115 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.71 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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2

28.9 km

River Tawe

Highlight • River

3

36.8 km

National Waterfront Museum

Highlight • Monument

The National Waterfront Museum is a treasure trove of history. The exhibitions take you through Wales' industrial history and innovation from the Industrial Revolution up until today.

The museum is …

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4

53.1 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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5

55.5 km

Swansea Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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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B

68.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

22.4 km

6.91 km

5.88 km

1.21 km

225 m

117 m

Surfaces

57.3 km

9.66 km

931 m

627 m

225 m

199 m

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