Port Tennant

Port Tennant and the Tennant Canal

Port Tennant is understood through its canal and shipping history in connection with Swansea. The Tennant Canal was designed and built by Kirkhouse for George Tennant, opened around 1824, and thereafter became known as Port Tennant. In the 1820s, Port Tennant was a tidal shipping place at the end of the canal below Swansea. The Tennant Canal ended at Port Tennant on the east side of the River Tawe in Swansea. Canal construction, its riverside location and shipping are thus the central, interconnected themes.

Historic Routes and the Wales Coast Path

Another historic route is the Port Tennant Canal, which ran between Lamberts Cottages and Prince of Wales Dock. The route of the Wales Coast Path is different: it runs from Port Tennant towards Aberdulais via Jersey Marine. This distinguishes two different aspects: the historic canal route and a named walking route. If you include the coastal path in your tour planning, it is advisable to check the current route.

Crymlyn Bog: Lowland Bog and Bog Walk

The Crymlyn Bog National Nature Reserve is in the wider regional area around Port Tennant near Swansea. Crymlyn Bog is Wales’ largest lowland bog; extensive stands of reeds and sedges are home to numerous wetland plants, birds and insects. The reserve has an easy Bog Walk. It is 1.2 km long, and takes about 45 minutes to walk. This regional attraction thus combines a special natural area with a walk whose length and approximate duration you can factor into your schedule. For travellers interested in wetlands, the landscape and its flora and fauna are complemented by a specific walking option.

Kilvey Hill as a Distinctive Landscape

Kilvey Hill is on the east side of Swansea and is a large, prominent area covering 3 km², as well as a community woodland. The woodland is managed by Kilvey Community Woodland Volunteers, Forest Enterprise and the City and County of Swansea. Unlike the lowland bog of Crymlyn Bog, Kilvey Hill is distinguished by the size of the area and its role as a community woodland. These features set the two landscapes apart: here, a wetland with reeds and sedges; there, a managed community woodland.

Comparing Walking Options

The walking routes also differ in how they are described. For the Wales Coast Path, the direction towards Aberdulais and the route via Jersey Marine are specified; for the Bog Walk, a length of 1.2 km and an approximate walking time of 45 minutes are provided. If you want to estimate how long a walk will take, the Bog Walk offers a specific timeframe. If you are more interested in a coastal path with a defined direction, the Wales Coast Path provides a route to follow. You can therefore weigh up a route with a specified direction against a short walk with a stated duration when planning your trip.

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