WALK 8: RESOLVEN-PENTRECLWYDAU ALONG THE NEATH CANAL
 | The upper reaches of the Neath Canal are some of the most interesting
where you can enjoy a pleasant walk alongside the Rheola Estate and
excellent views up and down the beautiful Vale of Neath. Photo: Colin Speakman, TFL |
Map: OS Explorer 166 or Landranger 170.
Distance: 5 miles, 8 kilometres there and back.
Terrain: Easy, level walking on canal towpaths; allow 2½ hours.
Finish: Resolven Lock; Grid Reference: SN828029
Facilities: The Farmers Arms (200 yards on B4242) for drinks and bar meals; also toilets. If closed, there are alternatives in Resolven village.
Start: Resolven Lock; Grid Reference: SN828029
Bus there: Mondays to Saturdays: First Cymru X5 from Swansea and Neath to Resolven John St; frequency every half hour daytime.
Walk: Alight at the John Street, Resolven stop which is adjacent to A465 roundabout. Cross this road and turn right from the link road to the B4242 at Resolven canal lock and tow path. The walk takes you on a level course alongside the Neath Canal until you reach Maesgwyn Lock; return by the same route.
Bus back: Mondays to Saturdays: First Cymru Services X5 to Neath and Swansea (connections X4 Port Talbot). Frequency: every half hour, daytime.
Sundays: First Cymru Service X5 to Neath (connections to Swansea); frequency, every hour, daytime.
Bus times
Tickets:
From Swansea: First Day Swansea Bay; prices as of spring 2011: £4.40 adult, £2.80 child
From Port Talbot and Pontardawe: First Day Neath Port Talbot; prices as of spring 2011: £4.00 adult, £2.80 child
Updated 17.05.11