Best walks near Swansea by train
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in Wales and plan your next day of green.
Maesteg Station to Briton Ferry Station (Glamorgan)
15m direct from Swansea.
Tough: steep ascents. 18km. 4h.
Delightful walk; wide views. Disused railway path with woodland and with substantial climbs; surfaced.
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Bridgend Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
30m direct from Swansea.
Tough: 27km. Moderate ascents. 7h30.
Long walk. Coastal path.
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Cardiff Central Station to Cardiff Bay Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Swansea.
Easy: 10km, moderate ascents. 2h30.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Cardiff Central Station to Radyr Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Swansea.
Easy: 9km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Canal towpath with woodland, parkland, and with gentle gradients; surfaced.
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Cadoxton Station to Cardiff Central Station (Glamorgan)
45m direct from Swansea.
19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.
Impressive stretch; impressive.
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Sarn Station to Pencoed Station (Glamorgan)
45m from Swansea, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h30.
Good views. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Llanharan Station to Trehafod Station (Glamorgan)
45m from Swansea, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h30.
Impressive; panoramic views. Mountain paths and with strenuous climbs and descents; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Pontyclun Station to Pontypridd Station (Glamorgan)
45m from Swansea, with one change.
12km. 3h.
Great views. Disused railway path with woodland and open moorland.
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Barry Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
45m from Swansea, with one change.
19km. Moderate ascents. 5h.
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Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station to Barry Island Station (Glamorgan)
1h from Swansea, with one change.
Tough: steep ascents. 10km. 2h.
Impressive walk; spectacular. Coastal path with woodland.
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Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station to Llantwit Major Station (Glamorgan)
45m from Swansea, with one change.
15km.
Cliff tops, flat rock-shelf beaches, striated limestone cliffs, wetland, inland diversion past power station, dramatic coastal scenery, and historic town centre. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Barry to Llantwit Major – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Barry Station to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Station (Glamorgan)
1h from Swansea, with one change.
Coastal headlands, pebble beach, low cliffs, parkland, railway viaduct, and cliff tops above former quarries. Check tide timings.
A shorter variant of Barry to Llantwit Major – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.