Port Talbot to Neath
Linking two of South Wales industrial towns, this route provides an excellent afternoon ride, and thanks to the main line rail stations located at each end, it can be tackled in either direction It can also be easily extended towards Swansea or up the Neath valley towards Glyn-Neath, almost entirely on traffic free paths.
From the centre of Port Talbot the route picks up the riverside path out towards the coast and then follows the Aberavon. Moving inland the route heads towards the old Britton Ferry Bridge, half of which you cross before dropping down to the old Neath canal. The towpath takes you right into the centre of Neath along a beautiful wildlife habitat created by the disused but partially restored canal.
Natural attractions:
- South Wales Coast
Visitor attractions:
- Neath Canal
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
South East Wales
- Distance:
9.5 miles
- Classification:
Medium
- Traffic:
Mostly traffic free
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
4 / 49
- Start:
Port Talbot
- Finish:
Neath
- Maps and guides:
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Celtic Trail - East NN4B £6.99
Celtic Trail Guidebook – £6.99
- Weather:
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Sat
max: 12°C min: 2°C
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Sun
max: 8°C min: 3°C
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Mon
max: 9°C min: 0°C
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Tue
max: 6°C min: 1°C
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