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 designated nature reserve and is home to a great deal of animal and plant life. A short and reasonably well-maintained path leads from the car park directly to the waterfall. Take care as there are unguarded drops and slippery rocks on the hike to the falls.

Zoe Evans

August 17, 2023

Hiking

Melincourt Falls (Sgwd Rhyd Yr Hesg in Welsh) seemed to be one of the unsung waterfalls in an area of South Wales known as Waterfall Country.

I suspect the reason …

Joe Hipgrave

October 16, 2025

Hiking

Path to falls currently closed due to a landslide. Can see the falls from a distance from the top path

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1. Melincourt Falls loop from Resolven

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2. Melincourt Falls loop from Resolven

6.32km

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140m

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3. Melincourt Falls – Resolven Canal Basin loop from Resolven

6.51km

01:53

160m

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

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Clyne And Melincourt, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Melincourt Falls

1. Melincourt Falls loop from Resolven

2. Melincourt Falls loop from Resolven

3. Melincourt Falls – Resolven Canal Basin loop from Resolven

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