Wales fills the gaps with £5m bike route spend

13 May 2014

The Welsh Government has announced over £5m of spending on new cycle paths – including several crucial gaps in popular routes. The paths include the North Wales coast route, where…

Days Out

Weekend rides

Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Swansea:

Cwm Clydach · 16mi round-trip
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Aberdulais Tin Works and Waterfall · 11mi one-way
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Margam Stones Museum · 14mi one-way
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National Cycle Network

Cycle routes in Swansea

The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Swansea:

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To Newport / Casnewydd, Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach, Abercynon, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Swansea / Abertawe, Gorseinon, Llanelli, Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin) and Fishguard.

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To ["Swansea / Abertawe"]

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To Chepstow, Newport / Casnewydd, Machen, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Swansea / Abertawe, Gorseinon, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly / Cydweli, Carmarthen (Caerfyrddin), Tenby, Pembroke, Haverfordwest, St David'S, Fishguard and Goodwick.

Knowledge

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What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.

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