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Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

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Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

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Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

02:26

9.45km

50m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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795 m

Church of St Illtyd

Highlight • Other

13th Century church, visible from canal cycle path.

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3.97 km

Canal Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Flat, rough track sandwiched between canal and river

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4.87 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 miles until you get to Resolven and you can then rejoin the canal tow path.

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6.71 km

Path Along the River Neath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

walking boots, but trainers are OK.

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9.45 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.18 km

633 m

321 m

281 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

3.42 km

1.11 km

524 m

362 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

90 %

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Canal Gravel Path – Path Along the River Neath loop from Neath

Neath Castle

Church of St Illtyd

Aberdulais Basin

Canal Gravel Path

Neath Canal Towpath to Resolven

Path Along the River Neath

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