Swansea Canal Towpath – Woodland Stream loop from Clydach
Swansea Canal Towpath – Woodland Stream loop from Clydach
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Swansea Canal Towpath – Woodland Stream loop from Clydach
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14.7km
240m
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: February 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.86 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 want to take it easy and sound your bell if you want to stay on!
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2.96 km
Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
You can either walk or cycle on the towpath, which occasionally switches over the river on a series of narrow bridges.
Do take care if you're on a bike as there's often runners, walkers, children and dogs also using the shared path.
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6.30 km
View of the Black Mountain
Highlight • Viewpoint
7.17 km
Cae Castell
Highlight • Other
9.95 km
Woodland Stream
Highlight • Forest
10.00 km
Wooden Bridge on Singletrack
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
14.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.52 km
5.47 km
1.93 km
1.68 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.47 km
4.60 km
2.58 km
1.93 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (230 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h
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