Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Resolven

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Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Resolven

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Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Resolven

02:20

9.18km

30m

Hiking

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.53 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.

Tip by

4.06 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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8.61 km

Joe's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot to stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake (or even something more substantial)... the orange cake was superb.

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8.98 km

Resolven Canal Basin

Highlight • Historical Site

Short walk

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9.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

186 m

155 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

186 m

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

12°C

80 %

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Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates – Neath Canal Path and Lock loop from Resolven

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Joe's Cafe

Resolven Canal Basin

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