Neath Canal and Craig Gwladys Country Park

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Overview

Starting from Neath Abbey, we’ll follow the Tennant Canal to an old river bridge.

We then follow the Neath Canal to Aberdulais Basin. There will be an ascent to Cilfrew and the top of Craig Gwladys Country Park.

We will return via woods to Cadoxton where we join the Tennant Canal path.

Terrain: Steep climbs in places and some steps.

Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to the David Protheroe (Wetherspoons) in Neath.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.swansearamblers.org.uk

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).

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 73712 97328
Nearest postcode:: SA10 7DW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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