Swansea Valley: Clydach to Ystalyfera
This is a very gentle ride along canal towpath and old railway, following the valley floor from between two of the major Swansea Valley towns.
Starting from Coed Gwilwm Park, the route picks up the canal towpath and takes you into the heart of Pontardawe. Moving away from the Canal and following the river bank, you find your way onto the old railway line. This takes you through woodland alongside the river before emerging on the edge of Ystalyfera.
The ride can be halved in length if you stop in Pontardawe, while it can also be extended by riding in the opposite direction. If you are feeling particularly energetic it is possible to ride from Clydach to Mumbles almost entirely on traffic free paths.
See the Clydach to Swansea, Port Talbot to Kidwelly and Port Talbot to Neath routes fro other sections that you could mix and match to create your own rides.
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South West Wales
- Distance:
6.5 miles
- Classification:
Easy
- Traffic:
Trafic Free
- Surface:
Mixed
- NCN Route:
43
- Start:
Clydach
- Finish:
Ystalyfera
- Access:
Llansamlet or Swansea Rail stations.
- Weather:
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Thu
max: 15°C min: 12°C
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Fri
max: 15°C min: 9°C
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Sat
max: 13°C min: 8°C
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Sun
max: 12°C min: 7°C
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