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West Cross Beach – Blackpill Bird Sculpture loop from Swansea

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West Cross Beach – Blackpill Bird Sculpture loop from Swansea

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West Cross Beach – Blackpill Bird Sculpture loop from Swansea

01:09

11.2km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.08 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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6.50 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7.23 km

West Cross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach along the bay between Swansea city centre and Mumbles. At low tide, the bay becomes an endless expanse of mudflats and sand creating an eye-pleasing vista as you jog on by.

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8.14 km

A lovely long stretch of beach across from the Clyne cycle path. You can run all the way along the promenade down to Swansea city or along to Mumbles. There are is a cafe further along and public toilets.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

2.04 km

1.59 km

267 m

162 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

5.15 km

125 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

20°C

13°C

20 %

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The Old Railway Path

Ripples Café

West Cross Beach

Blackpill Bird Sculpture

Swansea Bay Beach

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