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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

03:30

13.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.80 km

Resolven Canal Basin

Highlight • Historical Site

Short walk

Tip by

8.17 km

Joe's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

A great spot to stop for a cuppa and a slice of cake (or even something more substantial)... the orange cake was superb.

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11.1 km

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Highlight • Structure

Ynys-yr-Allor, lock No 12 on the Neath Canal, the name means 'Meadow of the Altar', so it's possible that this was once a religious site.

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11.6 km

Neath Canal Path and Lock

Highlight (Segment) • River

read the sign on the cottage as it has a great story.

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

5.01 km

1.24 km

212 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.51 km

896 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

38 %

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Resolven Canal Basin – Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates loop from Glynneath

Resolven Canal Basin

Joe's Cafe

Ynys Yr Allor Lock Gates

Neath Canal Path and Lock

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