Port Talbot to Kidwelly
This is possibly the longest stretch of almost continuous traffic free path on the NCN. Of the 42 miles, only 5 miles are on quiet roads, with the remainder on purpose built traffic free paths.
This section of the Celtic trail is one of complete contrasts. Between Port Talbot and Swansea the route snakes through some of Wales’ remaining industrial and urban landscape, between Swansea and Gowerton you experience enclosed woodland and a city by the sea, and finally the Millennium Coastal Pathand Pembrey Country Park shows off the wilder side of the welsh coastlines, with plenty of sand dunes and open spaces.
From Port Talbot, you travel along Aberavon promenade, over the old Britton Ferry bridge. You pass the gradually redeveloping area near Jersey Marine on the way into Swansea, before picking up the Swansea Sea Front and Clyne Valley cycle Paths.
At around half distance you pass through Gowerton, before linking across to the Millennium Coastal Path which takes you past Llanelli and Burry Port. The route finishes with a ride through Pembrey Country Park.
Natural attractions:
- South Wales Coast
Visitor attractions:
- Swansea Observatory
- Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre
- Millennium Coastal Park Visitor Centre
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South West Wales
- Distance:
42 miles
- Classification:
Challenge
- Traffic:
Mostly traffic free
- Surface:
Mixed
- NCN Route:
4
- Start:
Port Talbot
- Finish:
Kidwelly
- Access:
A number of rail stations are on or near the entire route.
- Maps and guides:
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Celtic Trail - East NN4B £6.99 
Celtic Trail - West NN4C £6.99
Celtic Trail Guidebook – £6.99 Celtic Trail Leaflet – Free PDF
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