Wales · United Kingdom
- Distance
- 201 km / 125 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,415 m
- Typical duration
- 54 hr
- Coastal
- Mountain
- Long-distance path
We track 5 routes that match this search near Swansea. They average 135 km and 2,972 m (9,751 ft) of ascent.
That is 10 percent of the 49 routes we map near Swansea. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 135 km against 22.3 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,972 m (9,751 ft) on average versus 491 m (1,611 ft) across the wider area.
Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.
Wales · United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Coast Path (Carmartenshire and Gower)Wales | 201 km | 4,415 m | 54 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Wales | 182 km | 4,010 m | 49 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Beacons WayEngland | 155 km | 3,410 m | 41 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Taff TrailWales | 101 km | 2,227 m | 27 hr | Expert | April to October |
| South Wales TraverseWales | 36.3 km | 799 m | 9 hr 24 min | Expert | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Wales Coast Path (Carmartenshire and Gower), Wales Coast Path (South Wales), Beacons Way. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.