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Swansea Valley: Clydach to Swansea Observatory

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Following a mixture of riverside paths, new purpose build sections and old railway lines, this route provides a green strip through the industrial heart of the Swansea Valley. From the route it is possible to see some of the valley’s industrial past, while at the same time the route showcase its regenerated present.

Take in the Liberty Stadium as you pass it on the same riverbank that just a mile or two before took you past old brick warehouses left over from the early 20th century. Pass under the huge railway viaducts dating back to the 1800s, and pass over new road and pedestrian bridges built within the past decade.

The ride culminates with a meander around the re-developed marina area before emerging on the Swansea promenade outside the space observatory.

Extend the ride to Mumbles, or to Pontardawe or Ystalyfera in the opposite direction. Check out the Clydach to Ystalyfera, Port Talbot to Kidwelly and Port Talbot to Neath routes for other ways to extend the route.

Natural attractions:

  • Swansea Bay

Visitor attractions:

  • Swansea Observatory
  • Dynamic Rock Climbing Centre
  • Liberty Stadium

Route submitted by: Sustrans

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Key route details

Region/Area:

South West Wales

Distance:

8.5 miles

Classification:

Medium

Traffic:

Traffic Free

Surface:

Mixed

Start:

Clydach

Finish:

Swansea Observatory

Access:

Llansamlet or Swansea Rail stations

Weather:
Clear

Sun

max: 12°C min: 10°C

Chance of Rain

Mon

max: 13°C min: 9°C

Chance of Rain

Tue

max: 12°C min: 5°C

Clear

Wed

max: 9°C min: 7°C

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