Tawe Bikes

Explore the beautiful Swansea Valley cycleway also know as national cycle route 43. Following the River Tawe and Swansea Canal enjoy a traffic free ride through the steep sided Swansea valley. If you are feeling particularly energetic it is possible to ride from Ystalyfera to Mumbles almost entirely on traffic-free paths.

Book your bike online and collect and return it to our Hub at the Pontardawe Inn, located adjacent to the cycleway.

From the Hub travelling south

Pontardawe to Swansea

Following a mixture of riverside and canal towpaths, new purpose build sections and old railway lines, this route provides a green strip through the 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 showcases its regenerated present such as the liberty stadium. The ride ends in Swansea marina, where you can find many attractions. You can continue alongside Swansea beach on the promenade cycleway all the way to mumbles.

Pontardawe to Ystalyfera

This is a very gentle 3.5-mile ride following the riverbank, you find your way onto the old railway line. This takes you through woodland alongside the river before emerging on the edge of Ystalyfera.

Ystradgynlais to Coelbren

There is a short gap in the off road route after Ystalyfera but then the route continues to Coelbren on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Prices

£9 for 3 hours
£2 each extra hour

£24 for 1 day (24 hours)
£15 each extra day

Cycle helmet and locks are supplied with each hire free of charge.