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Neath Port Talbot

Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Abergarwed

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Neath Port Talbot

Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Abergarwed

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Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Abergarwed

01:12

14.9km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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3.12 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 …

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2

3.30 km

Canal Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Flat, rough track sandwiched between canal and river

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3

4.01 km

Aberdulais Basin

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

5.01 km

Path Along the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

walking boots, but trainers are OK.

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5

6.06 km

Church of St Illtyd

Highlight • Other

13th Century church, visible from canal cycle path.

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6

10.2 km

Dinklow Narrowboat and Rusted Barge Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the state of a once-beutifull stretch of river- today. After 2 days of torrential rain.

I will post another pic, when it's much calmer, to show its beauty.

Gear: trainers, or hiking shoes, absolutlet fine.

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7

13.1 km

Neath Adventures Canoe Hire and Café

Highlight • Cafe

great little stop for a coffee with friendly staff

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8

14.8 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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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

2.52 km

2.23 km

1.03 km

304 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

3.37 km

2.23 km

484 m

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