The Top 20 Attractions around Glynneath
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Glynneath. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Glynneath is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Sgwd Yr Eira (Fall of Snow)
Highlight • Waterfall
Sgwd Yr Eira is the star attraction of the Brecon Beacons' much-loved 'Waterfall Country' walk. Meaning 'fall of snow' in Welsh, it tumbles over the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall …
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Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn Waterfall
Highlight • Viewpoint
The first waterfall most hikers encounter when exploring 'Waterfall Country' in the Brecon Beacons is Sgwd Uchaf Clun-Gwyn, meaning ‘upper fall of the white meadow’. Comprising two sets of falls, …
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Sgwd y Pannwr
Highlight • Waterfall
Sgwd y Pannwr - 'fall of the fuller' or 'fall of the woollen washer' in Welsh - is the lowermost of the three much-loved falls on the Mellte. Like something …
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Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
This is just a beautiful walking area. If you do the 'full' 20km waterfall walk you can take in most of the waterfalls in this area that are on the …
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Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
Afan Forest is very well known for its mountain biking and well, there is a lot of it! There are trails for all abilities, but the main focus here is …
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Henrhyd Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Henrhyd Falls is the highest waterfall in South Wales and is a breathtaking sight to behold. The stunning waterfall plunges 90 feet (27 m) into a wooded gorge. It is …
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Afan Argoed Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
About two miles up from here is Afan Argoed Visitors Centre, great cafe, mountain bike hire and bike shop. Vegan and vegetarian options. Busy.
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Bwlch Mountain Climb from Treorchy
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Think this is my favourite way up the Bwlch. There's pretty much always a view. Road surface is good. Drivers give space. Sheep tend to stay out of the road. …
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Craig-y-Nos Country Park and Castle
Highlight • Lake
Nestled on the banks of the River Tawe, this 40-acre (16 ha) Victorian country park is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park authority and contains the Grade II-listed Craig-y-Nos …
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Porth Yr Ogof Cave
Highlight • Cave
Porth Yr Ogof (gateway to the cave, in Welsh) boasts the largest entrance of any cave in Wales at over 55 feet (17 m) wide and almost 16 feet (5 …
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Wellington MF509 Crash Site and Memorial
Highlight • Historical Site
As a veteran, visiting these crash sites that are evident all over our country gets to be quite emotional. This one is no different. This is a very impressive setting …
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