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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

Join Lucy on a lovely circular walk along the Neath Canal before climbing through woods to a viewpoint.

We will then go around a small reservoir and pass through the beautiful Gnoll Park with its lakes and a ruined mansion.

We then return to the station via Victoria Gardens.

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Stiles: None.

Toilets: At Victoria Gardens.

Terrain: There will be a few steep ascents, so this walk will be a bit harder in places than our usual Saturday walks.

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Social after walk:

Afterwards, we will go for refreshments to The Bryncoch Inn.

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Saturday, 11 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: 

  • From Swansea, join A465 for Neath.
  • Descend slip road for Neath, taking 3rd exit off roundabout.
  • On the flyover, take 1st exit left onto the slip road
  • Descend to Milland Road T-junction.
  • Turn right on Milland Road.
  • Turn left into car park

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Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 75049 97429
Nearest postcode:
SA11 1SE
what3words:
fallen.retire.clues
Start time:
11:00 am

Neath: Milland Road Car Park (Pay & Display) | Lat/Long: 51.6617, -3.80793

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