The Top 20 Attractions in Neath Port Talbot
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Neath Port Talbot. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Neath Port Talbot 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 6, 2025
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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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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Melincourt Falls
Highlight • Gorge
Melincourt Waterfall is a stunning waterfall in the Vale of Neath. Plunging 79 feet (24 m) into a thick wooded gorge, the falls are breathtaking. The whole area is a …
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Brombil Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Brombil reservoir is absolutely a hidden gem in the valleys of Margam.
The sheltered, tranquil aquamarine waters offers the kind of scene that you might associate with the glacial lakes …
The sheltered, tranquil aquamarine waters offers the kind of scene that you might associate with the glacial lakes …
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Waterfall Country Gate (Elidir Trail)
Highlight • Forest
The start of the second rivers worth of waterfalls, not as impressive as the other side, but still worth a walk to see and this side is quieter from visitors if you want some peace and tranquility.
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Sardis Hill
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Heading east to west on the B4287 from Pontrhydyfen to Neath, Sardis Hill kicks up from the junction with Ton Mawr Road and within a hundred metres hits around 14%. …
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Swansea Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
The towpath that runs along the Swansea Canal is a gorgeous leafy stretch that makes for great access to the city from the north avoiding the roads and traffic.
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Darkside (White's Level) Trail
Highlight • Trail
The final part of the White's Level loop from Glynvcorrwg, Darkside twists through the trees before a brilliant rocky descent that hugs the hillside to give you a long run down to the valley bottom.
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