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Swansea Beach – Swansea Bay Cycle Path loop from Cathole Cave

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Bay Cycle Path loop from Cathole Cave

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Bay Cycle Path loop from Cathole Cave

02:20

36.0km

370m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.0 km for 182 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Shepherds Café & Gower Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Shepherds cafe & Gower Heritage Centre

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11.3 km

A cafe in a converted railway station. Great place to start/end a ride with lots of outdoor space and seating so you can keep an eye on your bike! Our breakfast came quickly and the Portugese tarts were good!

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14.2 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

16.1 km

Swansea Beach Promenade Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bike lane along the sea front

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17.7 km

Beer Riff Brewing Company

Highlight • Pub

Wonderful little microbrewery in Swansea marina, easy to incorporate on a ride along Swansea Bay or the perfect place to finish off at.

Check out seasonal opening times and what's new at beerriffbrewing.com/about

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18.1 km

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Highlight • River

Swansea Marina, is the place "where the city meets the sea", located behind the Swansea barrage at the mouth of the River Tawe.

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20.0 km

ABCC Meeting Point

Beach

23.5 km

Swansea Bay Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Along Swansea's seafront, there is a wonderful bike path that traces Swansea Bay. With fantastic views across the bay, the traffic-free path leads 5.8 miles (9.3 km) between the Observatory …

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

14.1 km

4.45 km

1.71 km

1.09 km

285 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

9.21 km

1.33 km

408 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Swansea Beach – Swansea Bay Cycle Path loop from Cathole Cave

Pasties at Shepherd's Cross

Shepherds Café & Gower Heritage Centre

The Junction Café

Swansea Beach

Swansea Beach Promenade Cycle Path

Beer Riff Brewing Company

View of Swansea Marina from Trafalgar Bridge

Swansea Bay Cycle Path

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