Rail Ramble - Neath to Port Talbot

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Overview

From Neath Station, follow disused Neath Canal, then Wales Coast Path past Briton Ferry Dock to Aberavon beach and promenade, finally beside River Afan, finishing at Port Talbot Station.

Meet 9.20 Cardiff Central railway station to catch 9.38 train to Neath arrive 10.17

Start walk 10.30am Neath railway station.

Finish walk Port Talbot railway station. Catching train back to Cardiff.

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Meeting time:: 9:20 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 50m / 164ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: D

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 18166 75819
Nearest postcode:: CF10 1EP
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Meeting time:: 9:20 am

Cardiff Central railway station

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 75077 97435
Nearest postcode:: SA11 9DF
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Neath railway station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SS 76734 89567
Nearest postcode:: SA13 1DH
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Port Talbot railway station

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