Boardwalk over Swansea's River Tawe proposed as part of major new route into city

People are being invited to share their views on a new pedestrian and cycling route along the River Tawe in Swansea. Swansea Council has developed proposals for a new "Active Travel walking and cycling route" which would better connect the city centre with the Hafod Copperworks area of the city.

The latest design for the route shows a three to four-metre wide "shared use path for walkers and cyclists", along with a raised boardwalk section above the River Tawe. "A consultation on the draft design proposals is now underway and the public have the chance to feed into the design phase by providing comments on the plans," a spokesperson for the council added.

Last year, Swansea Council received more than £1million from the Welsh Government's active travel fund to enable a wide range of walking and cycling routes to be designed. Some of this funding has been used to design the new route along the River Tawe. For the latest Swansea news, sign up to our newsletter here

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Swansea Council cabinet member for environment and infrastructure, Andrew Stevens, added: "The River Tawe corridor is a vital part of Swansea's wider regeneration plans. We have already seen the excellent redevelopment of the Hafod Copperworks site into the Penderyn Distillery and plans are in place for further redevelopment in the coming years.

"The plans for a new walking and cycling route will give great access to the riverside and as well as providing pedestrian access between the city centre, the Copperworks and the stadium. We are at an early stage in terms of the design and want the public to take part in this process."

He added: "Our aim is to create a widespread network of walking and cycling routes that link up communities and provide alternative options for residents to travel around Swansea. At the same time, we are developing routes that take advantage of our natural assets such as the River Tawe." Get the best user experience with WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android

The public consultation for the 'Tawe Riverside Corridor' walking and cycling proposals is open until May 6, 2024. You can share your views on the proposal online here.