Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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Melincourt Falls Nature Reserve Car Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Melincourt Waterfall a spectacular 80ft (24m) high fall.👌Our first time here and To Be Fair It was certainly a cold one! 🥶
First time on this Stunning perfect for all, …

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1.72 km

Resolven Canal Basin

Highlight • Historical Site

Short walk

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5.04 km

Ynys-yr-Allor Lock (Neath Canal)

Highlight • Historical Site

Ynys-yr-Allor, lock No 12 on the Neath Canal, the name means 'Meadow of the Altar', so it's possible that this was once a religious site.

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5.05 km

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Highlight • Structure

5.58 km

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

read the sign on the cottage as it has a great story.

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

5.12 km

1.50 km

165 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

1.43 km

1.16 km

808 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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