River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais
River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais
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River Tawe – Swansea Canal Towpath loop from Ystradgynlais
02:29
40.9km
230m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 31, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 22.5 km for 115 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
6.02 km
River Tawe
Highlight • River
6.58 km
Forest Cycle Path
Highlight • Trail
7.13 km
Forest Stream
Highlight • River
9.42 km
Pedestrian bridge over the River Tawe
Highlight • Bridge
12.8 km
Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
You …
Tip by
13.9 km
Low Bridge on Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
Situated along the Swansea Canal towpath (National Cycle Route 43), just before Coed Gwilym park, you might …
Tip by
22.5 km
River Tawe
Highlight • River
33.9 km
River Cascade on the Tawe
Highlight • Waterfall
40.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
26.1 km
7.89 km
4.64 km
1.73 km
453 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
27.9 km
7.99 km
3.70 km
1.27 km
< 100 m
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