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Swansea Group

We are Swansea Ramblers. Come with us and discover the pleasures of walking in the Swansea area and beyond. We look forward to seeing you on one of our walks.

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Overview

A flat walk along two canals with a half-way stop at a recently opened café.

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We will be walking along first the Tennant Canal to Neath then the Neath Canal to Aberdulais where there is that fabulous old aqueduct.

At Aberdulais, we will stop at ‘Booths by the Bridge’ Café and bar.

https://www.boothsbythebridge.co.uk/

We then begin the return journey along the Tennant Canal to the start.

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Please note: You must bring a torch with you as we will be passing under the flyovers where it is dark and the towpath very narrow. 

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Stiles: None.

Toilets: At Booths by the Bridge.

Terrain: 

  • Flat, well-surfaced towpaths. 
  • Torch MUST be carried for the dark sections.

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Social after walk

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to a local venue.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Directions: 

  • Head east on Fabian Way (A483) 
  • Join M4 towards Carmarthen in the A465 (Neath) lane, to leave at the next junction.
  • At the M4 roundabout, take the 3rd exit to join the A465.
  • Exit left at sign for Neath Abbey Industrial Estate.
  • At T-Junction, turn right.
  • You can park at the end of this road OR 
  • Turn right to park nearer the Abbey (if there is space).

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Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 73718 97314
Nearest postcode:
SA10 7DW
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Start time:
11:00 am

Neath Abbey | Lat/long: 51.6609, -3.8274

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking