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Overview

A walk to Cilfrew via Craig Gwladys Woods and back along the Tennant Canal to Neath Abbey.

A bit of a climb initially then we will have a break with lunch at Cilfrew. There will be some steps along the route.

Stiles: There are no stiles

Toilets: At Green Dragon

Terrain: A mixture of roads, woodland paths and canal path.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the Green Dragon, Cadoxton

Thursday, 4 September 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

Directions:

  • M4 to J43.
  • At roundabout take road onto A465 Neath/Merthyr.
  • Pass McDonalds and Trade Centre Wales and come off at next junction.
  • 1st left at roundabout marked Pontardawe / Skewen / Neath Abbey.
  • At next roundabout take 3rd exit marked Neath College and Cadoxton.
  • Go past college on left and carry on under footbridge and railway bridge.
  • Go straight through mini roundabout on to 2nd roundabout and turn left on to Pen Y Wern Road.
  • After 150 metres, turn right onto Daphne Road and park on road.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 75062 98397
Nearest postcode:
SA10 8DH
what3words:
jumpy.facing.rooms
Start time:
11:00 am

Neath: Daphne Road – on road parking | Lat/Long: 51.6706, -3.8080

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