Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Clydach

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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Clydach

Moderate

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Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Clydach

02:37

10.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.50 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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7.54 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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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.62 km

1.77 km

756 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.43 km

2.12 km

783 m

178 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

July 8, 2024,Swansea Canal Trial loop from Trebanos

Stunning walk along the canal, the way the tree come over with the sun coming through make it such a nice place to walk. With a tesco and small town at the end to pick a snack for the walk back, just brakes it up nicely. The paths are all maintained which make it easy to walk on