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Seaside 10k Swansea to West Cross — 10.0 km Running Out-and-back

Seaside 10k Swansea to West Cross is a 10.0 km (6.2 miles) out-and-back in Waterfront, Swansea: flat, with 29 m of climb, on trail ground.

29 mAscent
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Seaside 10k Swansea to West Cross running route
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Explore the Seaside 10k Swansea to West Cross

Location: Waterfront, Swansea

This out-and-back run traces the coastline from Swansea to West Cross, offering a straightforward 10 km along the seafront. The path is entirely off-road, with minimal elevation change, making for a largely flat run with just 30 metres of climbing spread evenly throughout.

Starting near the Swansea Civic Centre, the route heads south, following the Swansea Bay Cycle Path for much of its length. You'll pass the area of Blackpill, where the old railway station once stood, before reaching the turnaround point at the West Cross Inn.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 10.0 km out-and-back in Waterfront, Swansea with around 29 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 29 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

Reviews (1)

MartinAug 2026

Beautiful seaside loop with a portion that is tree lined

Shoe suggestion: Road

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