The Mumbles – Caswell Bay Beach loop from Pennard

The Mumbles – Caswell Bay Beach loop from Pennard

Easy

4.7

(3)

riders

The Mumbles – Caswell Bay Beach loop from Pennard

01:09

23.3km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.91 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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9.57 km

West Cross Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect beer garden for taking in views of Swansea Bay and a nice rest stop with great food and service

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9.92 km

Ripples Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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10.2 km

The Mumbles

Highlight • Settlement

The Mumbles is a great place to stop off on your tour. It's one of Dylan Thomas’ (many) stomping grounds and is home to the infamous "Mumbles Mile" of drinking …

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11.3 km

Mumbles Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Looks beautiful now the works have finished to improve the flood defence systems. Can get a little busy at times

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12.2 km

The Big Apple Descent (View of Swansea Bay)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The rock-cut away both sides feels like you are being teleported to another scene and in many ways reminds me of the famous climb of Sa Calobra in Mallorca. The …

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12.4 km

Big Apple Ice Cream Kiosk

Highlight • Monument

A distinctive 1930s ice cream kiosk which was painstakingly repaired after a car crashed into it 10 years ago and has now been granted listed building status. It is legendary …

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16.8 km