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Neath Canal Path and Lock – Canal Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

Mountain biking trails

Neath Canal Path and Lock – Canal Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

Moderate

7

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Neath Canal Path and Lock – Canal Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

03:05

43.9km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.5 km for 92 m

After 26.5 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

865 m

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

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

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4.90 km

Coedwig Creunant / Crynant Forest

Forest

3

11.7 km

Neath Canal Towpath to Resolven

Highlight • Cycleway

Gentle ride all the way up to Resolven along the canal tow path but you do need to leave the canal at Abergarwed and take the road for around 0.5 …

Tip by

22.0 km

Red Jacket Pill

Bay

5

29.3 km

Church of St Illtyd

Highlight • Other

13th Century church, visible from canal cycle path.

Tip by

6

34.5 km

Canal Lock Gates

Highlight • River

7

35.3 km

Neath Canal Aqueduct Over the River Neath at Ynysarwed

Highlight • River

Great views over the river up on the old canal viaduct.

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8

35.8 km

Imaginative Artwork on Neath Canal

Highlight • Other

Some interesting and creative artwork that someone has put together along the Neath Canal from their back garden. Don’t know how long it will be there so go out and see it while you can.

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9

37.0 km

Canal-Side Path

Highlight • Trail

10

42.1 km

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Highlight • Structure

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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B

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

6.54 km

5.34 km

4.76 km

4.27 km

982 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

9.94 km

5.33 km

4.58 km

1.92 km

145 m

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

4°C

88 %

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