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Sarn Helen – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

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Sarn Helen – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

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Sarn Helen – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

05:16

20.4km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.66 km

Aberdulais Basin

Highlight • Natural Monument

2

6.56 km

Neath Canal Towpath to Resolven

Highlight • Cycleway

Gentle ride all the way up to Resolven along the canal tow path but you do need to leave the canal at Abergarwed and take the road for around 0.5 …

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3

11.9 km

Sarn Helen

Highlight • Trail

This is a steep and very rocky hill climb which cannot be ridden on any type of bike.

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4

13.2 km

Hill at Road Intersection

Highlight • Summit

regular footwear. some hiking poles might be of use, for the hill ! 😁

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5

13.5 km

Stone Bridge Over River Near Waterfall

Highlight • River

6

13.5 km

National Trust Café

Highlight • Cafe

beautiful food.. lovely staff

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7

14.0 km

Dinklow Narrowboat and Rusted Barge Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the state of a once-beutifull stretch of river- today. After 2 days of torrential rain.

I will post another pic, when it's much calmer, to show its beauty.

Gear: trainers, or hiking shoes, absolutlet fine.

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8

15.4 km

Path Along the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

walking boots, but trainers are OK.

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B

20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.39 km

2.57 km

1.34 km

148 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

4.64 km

4.58 km

4.56 km

706 m

174 m

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