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The Mumbles – The Old Railway Path loop from Newton

The Mumbles – The Old Railway Path loop from Newton

Easy

5.0

(2)

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The Mumbles – The Old Railway Path loop from Newton

00:39

12.4km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 6.96 km for 121 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

The Mumbles

Highlight • Settlement

The Mumbles is a great place to stop off on your tour. It's one of Dylan Thomas’ (many) stomping grounds and is home to the infamous "Mumbles Mile" of drinking …

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2.22 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

Does great ice cream along the cycle route with seating outside by the bike

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4.23 km

The Old Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

The old London Midland Scottish railway from Swansea Victoria to Shrewsbury passed through the valley. Its trackbed now forms the park's main footpath and cycleway.

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6.09 km

West Cross Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect beer garden for taking in views of Swansea Bay and a nice rest stop with great food and service

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7.82 km

Mumbles Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

8.70 km

The Big Apple Descent (View of Swansea Bay)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock-cut away both sides feels like you are being teleported to another scene and in many ways reminds me of the famous climb of Sa Calobra in Mallorca. The …

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8.85 km

Big Apple Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Monument

A distinctive 1930s ice cream kiosk which was painstakingly repaired after a car crashed into it 10 years ago and has now been granted listed building status. It is legendary …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

5.49 km

860 m

184 m

165 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

4.24 km

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

17°C

39 %

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The Mumbles – The Old Railway Path loop from Newton

The Mumbles

Ripples Café

The Old Railway Path

West Cross Inn

Mumbles Promenade

The Big Apple Descent (View of Swansea Bay)

Big Apple Ice Cream Kiosk

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