Swansea Beach – Mumbles Pier loop from Llansamlet

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Swansea Beach – Mumbles Pier loop from Llansamlet

Hard

runners

Swansea Beach – Mumbles Pier loop from Llansamlet

04:26

42.4km

250m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Gower National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.84 km

Swansea Vale Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

12.9 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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13.8 km

ABCC Meeting Point

Beach

15.4 km

Swansea Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy unobstructed views across Swansea Beach on this long flat section of paved path that follows the coastline. On a clear day you should be able to see all the …

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18.4 km

A lovely long stretch of beach across from the Clyne cycle path. You can run all the way along the promenade down to Swansea city or along to Mumbles. There are is a cafe further along and public toilets.

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19.5 km

West Cross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach along the bay between Swansea city centre and Mumbles. At low tide, the bay becomes an endless expanse of mudflats and sand creating an eye-pleasing vista as you jog on by.

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22.7 km

Mumbles Pier

Highlight • Structure

Mumbles Pier is one of Swansea’s most iconic and recognisable landmarks. The Mumbles Pier is one of only six surviving iron piers in Wales. The 835ft structure is free to walk along and enjoy.

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23.3 km

View of Swansea Bay from Mumbles Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mumbles Hill is an important nature reserve that sits on the south eastern tip of the Gower Peninsula. It consists of winding gravel and dirt paths that provide beautiful scenery over Swansea Bay.

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30.1 km

Tree Carvings in Singleton Park

Highlight • Structure

Enjoy a jog through Singleton Park, the largest urban park in the city of Swansea. The park consists of acres of beautiful green open space featuring some very funky tree carvings and a botanical gardens.

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42.4 km

End point

Train Station

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