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Easy Hiking Trails near Swansea

There are 29 hikes near Swansea in our database that fit. They average 3.0 km and 66 m (217 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.1 km.

That is 59 percent of the 49 routes we map near Swansea. They are shorter than the local average, 3.0 km against 22.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 66 m (217 ft) against 491 m (1,611 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Coed Morgannwg Way

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
37 min
Easy

Heddon Valley coast walk

England · United Kingdom

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
102 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
  • Coastal
Easy

Dinefwr Park Wildlife Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Butterfly Walk

England · United Kingdom

Distance
5.1 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
113 m
Typical duration
1 hr 14 min
Easy

Dylan's Birthday Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
23 min
Easy

Penybedd Trail

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
31 min
Easy

Sgwd yr Eira Trail

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
Easy

Exploring Cwm Ivy, Gower

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
  • Wildlife watching
Easy

Vale of Neath Walk

Wales · United Kingdom

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, East WalesWales2.7 km59 m39 minEasyApril to October
Rhosili Headland Walk, GowerWales4.3 km95 m1 hr 2 minEasyApril to October
North Gower Butterfly Walk, GowerWales0.9 km20 m13 minEasyApril to October
Bishopston Valley Walk, GowerWales3.6 km80 m53 minEasyApril to October
Coed Morgannwg WayWales2.6 km57 m37 minEasyApril to October
Dolaucothi Woodland Trail, DolaucothiWales4.2 km92 m1 hrEasyApril to October
Heddon Valley coast walkEngland4.6 km102 m1 hr 7 minEasyApril to October
Southgate, Hunts Bay and Pwll Du walk, GowerWales3.9 km86 m56 minEasyApril to October
Black Mountain Quarries WalkWales2.2 km48 m32 minEasyApril to October
Dinefwr Park Wildlife WalkWales4.8 km105 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Henrhyd Falls and Nant Llech walk, East Wales, Rhosili Headland Walk, Gower, North Gower Butterfly Walk, Gower. 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.

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