Walks and hikes around Neath Port Talbot offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with industrial heritage. This region in South Wales presents a striking contrast between its urban …

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Margam Country Park to Brombil Reservoir loop via Heol Y Moch

20.2km

05:51

520m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Scwd Ddwli Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

6.53km

01:48

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

4.19km

01:09

70m

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4. Afan River Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

6.92km

01:51

80m

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5. Stone Monument at the Summit – Stags of Margam loop from Margam

8.08km

02:18

190m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Foel Fynyddau Summit (370 m) – Cold Running Water Pool loop from Cwmavon

13.5km

03:54

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Mynydd Drumau Trig Point – Carreg Bica Standing Stone loop from Neath Abbey

9.53km

02:42

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Glynneath

7.51km

02:01

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Afan River Bridge loop from Cwmavon

10.7km

02:54

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Stone Monument at the Summit – Margam Castle loop from Margam

12.8km

03:32

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Neath Port Talbot

1. Margam Country Park to Brombil Reservoir loop via Heol Y Moch

2. Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall – Scwd Ddwli Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

3. Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Pontneddfechan

4. Afan River Bridge loop from Pont-rhyd-y-fen

5. Stone Monument at the Summit – Stags of Margam loop from Margam

6. Foel Fynyddau Summit (370 m) – Cold Running Water Pool loop from Cwmavon

7. Mynydd Drumau Trig Point – Carreg Bica Standing Stone loop from Neath Abbey

8. Sgwd y Bedol Waterfall – Sgwd Gwladus Waterfall loop from Glynneath

9. Afan River Bridge loop from Cwmavon

10. Stone Monument at the Summit – Margam Castle loop from Margam

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